International Edition

Day: April 21, 2023

Russia “maps Nordic underwater energy assets”

Russian spy ships have been spotted mapping energy and telecommunications infrastructure in northern waters. Nordic broadcasters have tracked messages from these ships to Russian naval bases, suggesting an information-gathering operation potentially for acts of sabotage.

April focuses on biodiesel for trucks, not cars

Avril has announced plans to double production of its 100% biodiesel fuel Oleo100 for truck fleets in 2023, at the expense of standard biodiesel blended with gasoline. This strategy is designed to increase profit margins, but it could have implications for biodiesel imports.

Registration opens for EU Sustainable Energy Week 2023

The European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) 2023 is open for registration. This major annual event dedicated to renewable energy and energy efficiency in Europe will take place from June 20 to 22 under the theme “Accelerating the clean energy transition – towards lower bills and better skills”.

Edison Energia: 2 million contracts reached, goal to double

Edison Energia, a company of the Edison Group, consolidates its position in the national electricity and natural gas market by reaching 2 million contracts, covering the residential, SME and industrial sectors. Through its strategic development plan for 2030, the company aims to double this number.

Used EVs for mass adoption

The transition to electric vehicles will be gradual, with the arrival of used EVs. Charging infrastructure, home systems, and automaker transformations are key to increasing electric vehicle adoption.

Chevron and Exxon seek cleaner gasoline

Oil giants Chevron and ExxonMobil recently unveiled the results of their tests of renewable gasoline blends, which could potentially reduce emissions from conventional cars to levels comparable to electric vehicles.

OEG Offshore continues its growth with the acquisition of Pelagian

OEG Offshore has announced the acquisition of Pelagian Ltd, a UK company specializing in the provision of consultancy, engineering and installation management services to the subsea cable and offshore renewable energy industry. This acquisition strengthens OEG’s position in the cable sector