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The United Kingdom formalises a mining strategy to reduce its dependence on China
London deploys a regulatory framework to secure critical mineral supplies by 2035, limiting dependence on single-country sourcing while developing a domestic lithium and tungsten industry.
BHP renews takeover bid for Anglo American after Teck merger agreement
Mining group BHP has re-entered talks to acquire Anglo American, months after the latter announced a copper-focused merger with Canadian firm Teck Resources.

Verso Energy awards FEED contract for DEZiR project to Rely for site in Normandy

Verso Energy assigns the front-end engineering design of the e-SAF DEZiR site to Rely, marking a major industrial step in sustainable aviation fuel production in France, with global deployment ambitions.
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Sinopec accelerates on SAF and carbon credits to secure European markets by 2025
The Chinese giant targets 120 kt of SAF trading in 2025 and expands into European carbon markets, banking on ReFuelEU and CORSIA mandates to capture growing regulated demand.
The “Belém 4x” pledge targets global sustainable fuels surge by 2035
Nineteen countries, led by Brazil, Italy, Japan and India, aim to quadruple sustainable fuel production by 2035, marking a major industrial and regulatory challenge for global energy and transport supply chains.

Clean Energy reports $23.8mn net loss despite increase in renewable gas sales

Clean Energy reported a net loss for the third quarter of 2025, impacted by Amazon-related charges and a decline in adjusted EBITDA, despite continued growth in renewable natural gas volumes.
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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.
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Condor boosts output to 11,844 barrels/day through strategic investment in Uzbekistan
Zhangzhou’s second reactor delivers first kilowatt-hours to the grid
Nostromo and Olivine integrate thermal storage system into California’s energy market
Paratus receives $38mn payment in Mexico through government fund
Sojitz develops 44 MW solar plant in Wakayama without public support
MCatalysis secures funding to industrialise microwave catalysis technology from Oxford
Texas-based start-up MCatalysis secures seed funding from HL Energy Ventures to exploit, under exclusive licence, a microwave catalysis technology developed at the University of Oxford.
Altalto secures public funding for its UK waste-to-aviation fuel project
Altalto (Immingham) Limited receives backing from the UK government to integrate NEXTCHEM technologies into its sustainable aviation fuel project derived from municipal waste.

RWE activates 83 megawatts of wind and solar capacity in France

German group RWE has commissioned five new power plants in France, adding 83 MW to its portfolio, following repeated successes in tenders organised by the Energy Regulatory Commission.
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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.
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.

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.
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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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