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December 22, 2020

Coulson Aviation launches SafeFuel, an onboard fuel quality control system
Coulson Aviation has developed SafeFuel, a patented system that verifies fuel quality in real time during refuelling, reducing the risk of contamination on aircraft operating in remote environments.
Fluor selected for front-end engineering of LanzaJet’s sustainable fuel hub in England
Fluor Corporation will lead the front-end engineering of a UK sustainable aviation fuel plant led by LanzaJet and British Airways, with planned output of over 90,000 tonnes per year.

France: MPs Reject Tax Increase on E85 and B100 Fuels

The French National Assembly rejected proposed tax increases on E85 and B100 biofuels in the 2026 budget after strong opposition from the agricultural and transport sectors.
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The examination of Global Bioenergies’ takeover bids postponed to November 24
The Commercial Court of Evry has delayed the review of takeover bids for Global Bioenergies, raising the possibility of judicial liquidation if no buyer emerges by November 12 at noon.
Rheinmetall and Sunfire join forces to develop a European synthetic fuel network
Rheinmetall forms a strategic partnership with Sunfire, Ineratec, and other companies to establish decentralized synthetic fuel production across Europe, thereby strengthening the continent’s energy independence.

Schneider Electric bets on e-methanol to strengthen industrial partnerships in Canada

Schneider Electric Canada aims to bring its Danish e-methanol plant model to the Canadian market, leveraging advanced automation to support new partnerships with heavy industry sectors.
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France: Tenergie installs a 270 kWc solar plant on a quarry site in Bouches-du-Rhône
Tenergie renovated the roof of an industrial hangar at a limestone quarry in Bouches-du-Rhône and installed a 270 kWc solar plant under a 25-year lease agreement with no upfront cost for the company.
Houston American Energy begins construction of alternative fuels complex in Texas
Houston American Energy launches the first phase of its industrial project in Cedar Port, focused on converting waste into renewable fuels through an innovation centre and research hub.

Buffalo Biodiesel secures $300mn to accelerate expansion across eastern United States

Buffalo Biodiesel secures $300mn from Verite Capital to expand its used grease collection and processing operations to 25 US states and build two renewable gas plants.
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Kenya Airways deploys a 50% SAF flight to secure a regional hub
The carrier uses mass balance and Book & Claim allocation to test demand, structure certified revenues, and prepare domestic capacity targeted for 2026 amid already intensifying regional competition.
LanzaTech amends LanzaJet agreements to strengthen strategic control
LanzaTech has signed revised agreements with LanzaJet’s shareholders, increasing its equity stake and extending its technology licensing rights through 2031.

Eni phases its biorefineries to 1.65 Mt/y and secures financing

Enilive aligns conversions in Italy, hubs in Asia and U.S. diversification, with rising HVO margins, integrated pretreatment and HVO/SAF offtakes tied to European requirements, supporting volumes, site utilization and operational guidance.
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Sumit Majumdar joins Verite Capital Partners as Energy Director and Limited Partner
Buffalo Biodiesel CEO Sumit Majumdar expands his reach in private equity by joining Verite Capital Partners, a firm focused on backing growth companies and underserved markets.
Egypt seeks to attract Japanese manufacturers to Suez Canal zone
During his visit to Tokyo, the SCZONE chairman presented industrial and logistics projects aimed at establishing the Suez Canal as a regional hub for alternative fuels and supply chains.

France: MPs block tax hike on biofuels in committee

MPs rejected in the Finance Committee the removal of tax benefits on B100 and Superethanol-E85 proposed in the 2026 budget bill, deferring the measure to the plenary debate.
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Liquid Wind and Umeå Energi launch 100,000-tonne eFuel plant in Sweden
The two partners finalise agreements to industrialise an eMethanol production site in Umeå, with commissioning scheduled for 2028 and a target of capturing 150,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually.
Sigma Lithium joins Morgan Stanley’s national security index
Brazilian producer Sigma Lithium has been included in a thematic index by Morgan Stanley grouping US-listed companies considered essential to national security and strategic supply chains.

Global copper demand projected to grow 24% by 2035

The rise of data centres, electrification, Asian industrialisation and military spending are reshaping global copper market dynamics, while insufficient mining investment could increase price volatility.
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Exolum invests £4.5mn in UK’s first independent SAF blending site
Energy logistics firm Exolum launches the UK’s first independent sustainable aviation fuel blending site, supporting a nationwide network expected to supply up to 65,000 flights per year.
The biofuels sector rejects a tax increase deemed brutal
French biofuel stakeholders denounce a tax hike on B100 and E85 announced in the 2026 draft budget, which they say threatens their income and the industrial balance of local areas.
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CPV secures $1.1bn funding for 1,350 MW gas-fired power plant in Texas
Washington invests $100mn to modernise coal plants as exports drop 11%
Shell transfers $8.4bn in debt to its U.S. subsidiary
Gibson Energy sets throughput record across terminals in Q3 2025
Nankai Electric Railway signs PPA for 2MW floating solar power plant
Economics of Shale Projects: Rising Costs of Oil Production
The continued increase in development costs of upstream oil projects is testing the economic viability of new oil production. A recent study by Rystad Energy reveals an increase in breakeven costs, while still remaining below current oil prices.
Avjet Holding fined 200,000 dollars for oil spill in Quebec
Avjet Holding Inc. was fined 200,000 dollars by the Quebec Court for violating the Canadian Environmental Protection Act following a spill of 4,900 liters of petroleum product in January 2023.

TotalEnergies Invests USD 10.5 Billion in Suriname’s First Offshore Oil Project

TotalEnergies, in partnership with APA Corporation, has confirmed a USD 10.5 billion investment to develop Block 58 off the coast of Suriname. The project aims to exploit the oil resources from the Sapakara and Krabdagu fields, with reserves estimated at over 750 million barrels. The fields, located 150 kilometers offshore, will be developed using a Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) unit capable of processing up to 220,000 barrels per day.
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OPEC cuts demand forecasts in the face of rising rival production
OPEC is revising its oil demand forecasts for 2024 and 2025 downwards, due to weak economic growth and increased supply from its competitors.
Chaberton Energy starts 2.9 MW solar project in Howard County

Uganda: 21 activists arrested during a march against the EACOP project

In Uganda, 21 activists were arrested in Kampala for protesting against the EACOP oil project, backed by international players, highlighting the economic and geopolitical tensions surrounding this initiative.
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Georgia launches its first refinery to secure its energy supply
Georgia begins construction of its first oil refinery at Kulevi, with the aim of reducing its dependence on Russian imports and strengthening its energy autonomy.
Masdar and TotalEnergies launch green hydrogen SAF project
Masdar and TotalEnergies are collaborating to transform green hydrogen into methanol and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Abu Dhabi, aiming to decarbonize the aviation and shipping sectors.
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Zambia turns to South Africa and Zimbabwe for electricity

Zambia will import 200 MW of electricity from South Africa and Zimbabwe to compensate for severe power cuts caused by prolonged drought.
EDF inaugurates CEME 1, Chile’s largest solar power plant
EDF and Generadora Metropolitana launch CEME 1, a 480 MW solar power plant in the Atacama desert, to supply 500,000 homes.
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Pipeline rupture: South Sudan faces major economic crisis
South Sudan is facing a severe economic crisis following the rupture of a pipeline crucial to its oil exports. This situation accentuates inflation and plunges the population into growing insecurity.
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European Energy secures 500MW of grid connections in Romania

European Energy obtains approval for 500 MW of wind and solar projects in Romania, taking a key step towards their realization.
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United Kingdom: British General Election 2024
The 2024 UK general election pits the Labour Party and Conservative Party against each other with distinct energy visions focused on renewables and decarbonization strategies.
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France: Marine Energies create 8,300 jobs and increase sales by 2023
By 2023, marine renewable energies, dominated by offshore wind power, had generated over 8,300 jobs and doubled their sales, with strong growth in exports.
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Ecuador: 11% increase in petrol prices triggers strong reactions

Ecuador is facing an almost 11% increase in the price of gasoline, a decision likely to provoke further protests in a country where fuel subsidies are a highly sensitive issue.
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Russia Exceeds OPEC+ Oil Production Quotas in May
In May, Russia exceeded OPEC+ production quotas, but is committed to meeting its obligations by September 2025.
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French start-up Hopium goes into receivership and falls on the stock market
French start-up Hopium, which promised the first hydrogen-powered sedan, has announced that it has been placed in receivership, leading to a 40% fall in its share price, but claims to have found the funding to continue its activities and develop its fuel cell technology.

City of Richmond approves Raven SR bioenergy project

Raven SR takes a crucial step towards renewable hydrogen production by obtaining a permit for its bioenergy project in Richmond, California. This approval marks a significant step forward in the conversion of organic waste into clean fuels and contributes to the reduction of CO2 emissions.
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Nigeria: President Buhari inaugurates a mega-refinery before its commissioning
Nigerian president inaugurates Dangote's mega-refinery, offering the prospect of solving shortages and creating revenue. However, analysts doubt the actual start-up date of the refinery, which could be delayed until the end of 2024.
Fidelis New Energy builds its first large-scale facility for the management of captured CO2 in Denmark
Denmark takes a major step forward in the management of captured CO2 with the construction of its first large-scale facility in Aalborg. The Port of Aalborg and Fidelis New Energy unveil ambitious plans to process up to four million tons of CO2 per year, contributing to the country's emission reduction.