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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.

Brazil, India, Italy and Japan set regulatory target for sustainable fuels

Ahead of COP30, four major economies commit to regulating the increase in sustainable fuel production and consumption by 2035.
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French government plans to end tax benefits on B100 and E85 biofuels
The 2026 draft budget proposes eliminating tax incentives for B100 and E85 fuels, prompting opposition from agricultural unions concerned about the economic impact on the biofuel sector.
European airlines pressure Brussels over shortage of sustainable fuels
Airlines for Europe warns of insufficient sustainable fuel production in Europe and requests a delay in regulatory obligations if the European Commission does not act swiftly.

Moeve joins Shell’s Avelia platform to scale sustainable aviation fuel supply

Spanish producer Moeve becomes the first external SAF supplier to join Shell’s blockchain-based platform designed to expand low-emission jet fuel adoption.
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LIFT completes full year of environmental studies for Yellowknife lithium project
LIFT Power has completed the first phase of baseline studies for the Yellowknife lithium project, a key step toward permitting and long-term mine planning.
Used oil imports multiply twentyfold under pressure from biofuels
Global demand for biofuels is driving a sharp increase in used oil imports to Europe and the United States, straining global feedstock supply chains, according to the International Energy Agency.

Singapore distillate stocks rise above 10 million barrels

Singapore’s gasoil and kerosene inventories reached a three-month high after a sharp weekly drop in net exports, supported by a marked increase in imports from Northeast Asia.
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Alkagesta opens biofuels trading desk in Geneva to strengthen its investments
Trader Alkagesta opens a new biofuels trading desk in Geneva, targeting European market growth and consolidating its investments in alternative fuels.
Indonesia approves 10% mandatory bioethanol blend in gasoline
The Indonesian government plans to mandate a 10% bioethanol blend in gasoline to reduce fuel imports and support the local ethanol industry.
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Borr Drilling ends two contracts in Mexico due to sanctions
Cypress Creek secures $190mn financing for hybrid solar project in Colorado
JERA Nex BP exits Beacon Wind project amid US market uncertainty
EDF appoints Intesa and Lazard to review future of Italian subsidiary Edison
VoltaGrid and Halliburton join forces to deliver distributed power to data centres
Seventeen UK companies receive £63mn to accelerate sustainable fuel production
Seventeen UK companies secure £63mn ($81.5mn) to develop sustainable aviation fuels, supporting nearly 1,400 jobs and boosting the national sector.
Syzygy Plasmonics and Velocys launch pioneering 500,000-gallon SAF project in Uruguay
Syzygy Plasmonics selects Velocys Fischer-Tropsch technology to equip the first commercial NovaSAF 1 plant, turning dairy waste biogas into sustainable aviation fuel.

Weichai Power launches 100% biodiesel research vessel in Singapore harbour

The launch of President 100, a harbour vessel powered exclusively by biodiesel, marks a new stage for the experimentation of alternative fuels in Singapore’s maritime sector.
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Chimbusco Pan Nation delivers first batch of B30 marine gasoil in Hong Kong
Chimbusco Pan Nation completes its first B30-MGO delivery in Hong Kong for the shipping company Orient Overseas Container Line, confirming its strategy of diversifying into alternative fuels and meeting new international marine fuel regulations.
Singapore sets SAF aviation levy until 2028 despite fuel price volatility
Singapore announces fixed airline ticket levy dedicated to Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) procurement, maintaining unchanged amounts from 2026 to 2028, regardless of significant fluctuations in global fuel prices.

Curve Energy Corp. signs strategic agreement with Saudi Aramco Technologies

Curve Energy Corp. has formalized a non-disclosure agreement with Saudi Aramco Technologies, allowing confidential exchanges of information as part of potential technological collaborations in the global market for low-sulfur marine fuels.
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France signs strategic contract to produce sustainable aviation fuels
The French government formalizes its industrial strategy to develop a competitive national sector for sustainable aviation fuels, aiming to meet domestic demand and strengthen France's export position by 2030.
France accelerates industrial strategy in sustainable aviation fuels
Three French ministers and major industrial groups sign an agreement to accelerate national production of sustainable aviation fuels, aiming to position France as a European leader in this emerging sector.

SAFc Connect aims to boost SAF market as EU regulation hinders short-term growth

While corporate demand for sustainable aviation fuel increases, European regulatory rigidity limits short-term investment prospects. SAFc Connect seeks to streamline transactions.
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Synhelion powers a Harley with solar gasoline for the first time
Synhelion completed the world’s first on-road test of solar fuel, powering a Harley-Davidson without modification, a key industrial step for the production of synthetic fuels compatible with existing combustion engines.
Platts expands low-carbon marine methanol assessments to Shanghai and Rotterdam
Platts has released its first low-carbon marine methanol price assessments in Shanghai and Rotterdam, enhancing price visibility for maritime transport and the alternative methanol value chain.

Verso Energy receives support for its sustainable aviation fuel project in Normandy

Verso Energy has secured funding under the France 2030 programme for its "DEZiR" project, aimed at producing sustainable aviation fuel from biogenic CO₂, with an annual production capacity of 81,000 tonnes.
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European Union delays climate commitments amid political tensions
The European Union postpones the launch of negotiations on its 2040 climate target amid internal deadlocks and mounting geopolitical pressure.
European airlines challenge 2030 targets for sustainable fuels
Several air transport groups believe the renewable fuel levels set by the European Union for 2030 are unattainable given current production capacities.

Ecoplanta: Repsol’s Project Reaches Key Milestone for Methanol Production from Waste

Repsol has approved the final investment decision for the Ecoplanta project in Spain. This innovative project, utilizing Enerkem's technology, aims to convert non-recyclable municipal waste into methanol, marking a step towards industrial decarbonization.
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France Publishes Offshore Wind Deployment Map by 2035 and 2050
The French government unveils its strategy to increase offshore wind capacity, targeting 18 GW by 2035 and 45 GW by 2050, through an ambitious call for tenders covering all maritime fronts.
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.
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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.
Brookfield invests $1.1 billion in Infinium eFuels for sustainable aviation
Brookfield is investing up to USD 1.1 billion in Infinium, aimed at increasing the availability of sustainable fuels for aviation and heavy industry, marking a significant step forward for alternative energies.
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