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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.

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.
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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.

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.
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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.
California authorises E15 fuel sales to reduce pump prices
California lifts its ban on E15 fuel, opening its vast market to the ethanol-gasoline blend in a bid to lower prices and expand consumer options.

DRC caps cobalt exports at 96,600 tonnes until 2027

Kinshasa replaces export ban with a quota system covering just half of its output, triggering a price surge and global supply tensions.
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India risks regulatory setback on ethanol as Brazil consolidates SAF lead
India holds a surplus of ethanol that could support SAF production, but unclear sugarcane feedstock rules limit commercial development.
Six oil companies fined €937mn for bioethanol price fixing in Italy
Italy’s competition authority has fined six oil companies nearly €1bn for colluding on bioethanol pricing between 2020 and 2023, including a €336mn penalty for Eni.

LanzaJet and KMG launch engineering phase of Kazakhstan’s first SAF project

LanzaJet and state-owned KazMunayGas have reached a decisive milestone towards building Kazakhstan’s first sustainable aviation fuel plant, with the immediate start of the engineering phase.
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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.

Shell halts its biofuels plant in Rotterdam amid strategic trade-off

Shell ends construction of its biofuels plant in the Netherlands, citing low competitiveness, while reinforcing its oil activities, raising questions over its previous energy commitments.
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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.
The aviation fuel market projected to reach USD 751 billion by 2032
With an annual growth rate estimated at 10.11%, the global aviation fuel market could reach USD 751 billion by 2032, driven by increasing air traffic and new industrial partnerships.

CNAF Acquires Stake in Private Sustainable Aviation Fuel Refinery

China’s aviation fuel distributor CNAF announced a new investment in a private sustainable fuel refinery, reinforcing its integration strategy within an emerging sector considered critical to the country’s aviation industry.
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Petrobras Targets Raízen to Reenter Ethanol Sector Under Legal Constraints by End of 2025
According to O Globo, Petrobras is exploring an entry into Raízen, either through equity investment or asset acquisition, to return to the ethanol market. A decision is expected by the end of 2025, under legal constraints tied to fuel distribution.
Grapevine Energy restructures $60mn debt and shifts to private control
Grapevine Energy completes its financial reorganisation, eliminates part of its debt and secures over $60mn in new funding, while appointing a new leadership team to oversee its biofuels operations.
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Air Liquide invests $50mn to expand its hydrogen network in Texas
Mining mergers in Africa: groups strengthen their position on critical metals
Waga Energy accelerates in Brazil to capture biomethane growth
Bercy veto blocks ABB’s attempt to acquire Legrand
Oversupply pushes natural carbon credit price to 2025 low
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.

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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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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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

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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.
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.
France: Verso Energy invests €1 billion to produce green kerosene
Verso Energy announces a €1 billion investment in Épinal for a new green fuels production unit, creating 250 jobs and aiming to reduce CO2 emissions.
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Liquid Wind and Uniper join forces to accelerate eFuels

Liquid Wind and Uniper sign strategic partnership to develop eMethanol production facilities.
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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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