Environment
European Parliament supports RED III, bolstering EU's renewable energy goals
The European Parliament has overwhelmingly approved RED III, an updated Renewable Energy Directive, with 470 votes in favor and 120 against.
OCI Global doubles capacity as shipping industry seeks green methanol
OCI Global the world's biggest producer of green methanol, plans to double the production capacity at its Texas facility to 400,000 metric tons per year.
Indian minister walks back plans for higher taxes on diesel vehicles
India is not planning to levy any new tax on diesel vehicles two days after he warned automakers to reduce diesel production or face higher taxation.
Shipping group Maersk sets up green methanol company
Maersk has teamed up with its majority owner to form a new company to produce "green methanol" as it held a naming ceremony for the world's first container vessel powered by the low-carbon fuel.
OPEC says IEA estimate of peak fossil fuel demand by 2030 not 'fact-based'
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries said data-based forecasts do not support the International Energy Agency's projection that demand for fossil fuels would peak in 2030.
Four eastern Libyan oil ports reopen after closing Sept 9 due to storm
Four major oil ports in Libya have reopened after shutting down on Saturday following a powerful storm that swept the country.
EU lawmakers approve binding green fuel targets for aviation
The European Parliament adopted a deal to set binding targets for airlines in Europe to increase their use of SAF.
bp commits to Germany with $11-B low-carbon investment push
bp plans to invest up to €10 B ($10.7 B) in low-carbon fuels, renewables and EV charging in Germany by the end of the decade to rival local power firms, as competition over the energy transition of Europe's largest economy intensifies.
USDA to adjust GHG model to help ethanol get aviation fuel subsidy
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will spend up to $400,000 to adjust a federal greenhouse gas emissions model to ensure that aviation fuel made from corn-based ethanol is eligible for hefty subsidies.
Gasoline, diesel vehicles dominate India's auto market, EVs lag
India's road transport minister warned local and foreign automakers to either cut production of polluting diesel vehicles or face higher taxes and levies, setting alarm bells ringing in the world's third-largest car market.
- Carbon capture tops agenda at GPAE Conference 2025 6/17
- INEOS to cease phenol production at German site, cites high European energy costs and CO2 tax policy 6/17
- Petrobras signs $892 MM in contracts to complete RNEST Train 2 refinery expansion 6/17
- China's May refinery throughput at 9-month low on plant overhauls (1) 6/17
- bp completes turnaround work at 250,000-bpd refinery in Washington (U.S.) 6/17
- Japan's Eneos restarts 77,000-bpd Kawasaki CDU after unplanned shutdown 6/17
