Carbon Management
U.S. oil, biofuel group recommends 5.25 Bgal in biomass diesel mandates
A U.S. and biofuel coalition recommended that the Environmental Protection Agency propose federal mandates for biomass diesel blending for 2026 at 5.25 billion gallons (Bgal), which would be a significant increase from previous mandates.
Ukraine will add bioethanol to petrol from May, seeks first imports from EU
Ukraine will introduce the mandatory addition of 5% bioethanol to motor fuel from May 1 to meet EU sustainability regulations, and some European refineries have already started producing fuel for Ukraine.
UN shipping agency strikes deal on fuel emissions, CO2 fees
Countries at the U.N. shipping agency struck a deal on Friday on a global fuel emissions standard for the maritime sector that will impose an emissions fee on ships that breach it and reward vessels burning cleaner fuels.
thyssenkrupp Uhde to deliver sustainability and digital services for Brunei Fertilizer Industries
This agreement signifies a key milestone in the ongoing collaboration between the two companies, aimed at advancing digitalization and implementing clean technologies in the fertilizer industry.
CF Industries, JERA, Mitsui & Co. form JV for production and offtake of low-carbon ammonia
CF Industries Holdings Inc., a leading global producer of ammonia, has formed a joint venture (JV) with JERA Co. Inc. (JERA), Japan’s largest energy company, and Mitsui & Co., Ltd. (Mitsui), a leading global investment and trading company, for the construction, production and offtake of low-carbon ammonia.
Neste begins SAF production at its renewables refinery in Rotterdam, the Netherlands
Neste has started producing SAF at its renewable products refinery in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. The refinery has been modified to enable Neste to produce up to 500,000 tpy of SAF.
U.S. exits carbon talks on shipping, urges others to follow
The U.S. has withdrawn from talks in London looking at advancing decarbonization in the shipping sector and Washington will consider "reciprocal measures" to offset any fees charged to U.S. ships.
bp halts plans to make clean jet fuel at Spain plant
bp has decided to halt plans to produce clean jet fuel at its Castellon oil refinery in Spain. The decision to pause the biofuel investment was driven by weaker-than-anticipated growth in the market.
Partners Group to invest in Gestcompost, the largest organic waste manager in Spain
Partners Group, one of the largest firms in the global private markets industry, acting on behalf of its clients, has agreed to acquire a significant minority stake in Gestcompost, the largest organic waste treatment manager in Spain.
Technip Energies awarded contract for Blue Point Number One ATR, the world's largest low-carbon ammonia production facility
Technip Energies has been awarded a major(1) contract by Blue Point Number One, a joint venture between CF Industries, JERA and MITSUI & CO, for the Blue Point Number One ATR Project in Donaldsonville, Louisiana (U.S.). This project aims to deliver the world's largest low-carbon ammonia plant with a capacity of approximately 1.4 metric MMtpy.
- U.S. oil, biofuel group recommends 5.25 Bgal in biomass diesel mandates 4/11
- Ukraine will add bioethanol to petrol from May, seeks first imports from EU 4/11
- UN shipping agency strikes deal on fuel emissions, CO2 fees 4/11
- S&P analysis: Global refined product demand growth likely to weaken, absolute decline cannot be ruled out 4/11
- U.S. targets China oil storage terminal in new Iran-related sanctions 4/11
- Russia's Novatek plans condensate processing complex in Murmansk 4/11
