Global diesel margins have slumped by about half since February, dragging on refiners' profits, as Russian exports continue despite sanctions, helping output from China and India reach all-time highs in March.
Neste and Viva Aerobus have signed a new purchase agreement for 1 MMl of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel.
The countdown to the 26th World Energy Congress, to be held in Rotterdam from 22-25 April 2024, has begun as the World Energy Council launches event registration and simultaneously releases the results of its latest Pulse Survey.
Turkey remains the top destination for Russian diesel exports after an embargo on shipments to Europe forced traders to divert supplies to Asia, Africa, the Middle East and ship-to-ship loadings.
Chinese state oil giants and major private refiners are sweeping up more Russian crude, supporting prices and forcing smaller independents to seek out cheap alternatives such as Iranian oil.
Toymaker LEGO said it had agreed to buy e-methanol, a lower-carbon alternative to conventional plastic ingredients, for use in its colorful plastic bricks when the world's first large-scale plant starts operations next year.
Carmaker Stellantis is testing 28 types of engine to try to optimize their performance using synthetic e-fuels, which are made with renewable energy, a step it said could decarbonize its existing European models.
French oilseed group Avril plans to double output of its 100% biodiesel fuel aimed at fleet trucks in 2023, at the expense of standard biodiesel mixed in car fuel, after the business helped the group post record results last year.
Maire Tecnimont S.p.A. announces that some of its Sustainable Technology Solutions subsidiaries have been awarded several new contracts for technology licensing and engineering services for an overall value of approximately $90 MM.
Stamicarbon has signed a contract covering PDP, licensing and equipment supply for an Ultra-Low Energy grassroots urea plant in Jiangxi province, China.