Renewables

Biofuel maker Neste expects limited impact from tariffs, but supply glut still weighs

Finnish biofuel maker and oil refiner Neste expects U.S. tariffs will have only a limited direct impact on its business, but warned of continuous oversupply in renewable fuel and market volatility.

TotalEnergies to boost SAF and hydrogen production at Antwerp

Declining prices enable Brazil to raise biodiesel blend to 15%

Declining vegetable oil prices are clearing the way for Brazil to increase its mandatory biodiesel blend into diesel to 15%, up from 14%.

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.

IRPC extends abstracts deadline following strong industry interest

Hydrocarbon Processing has announced a two-week extension to the Call for Abstracts for the International Refining and Petrochemical Conference (IRPC) 2025, in response to strong industry interest. The new submission deadline is Monday, April 21, 2025.

DB Schenker to use Neste's renewable diesel to decarbonize logistics in Asia

Neste and DB Schenker, one of the world’s leading logistics service providers, have collaborated to work towards expanding DB Schenker’s adoption of Neste MY Renewable Diesel in Asia-Pacific. This partnership underscores the shared commitment of both companies to progress towards lower-emission logistics. 

Vast secures A$700,000-grant from Australia-Singapore Initiative to progress South Australia sustainable fuels project

HyFuel Solar Refinery Pty. Ltd, a subsidiary of Vast Renewables Ltd. (Vast), has been awarded A$700,000 through the Australia-Singapore Low Emissions Technologies (ASLET) initiative for maritime and port operations.

The economics of decarbonizing Europe’s ammonia industry: Policy, pathways and trade-offs in a hard-to-abate sector

This study applies a robust techno-economic framework to explore four key decarbonization pathways – unabated steam methane reforming (SMR), SMR with carbon capture and storage (CCS), biomass-based hydrogen (BIOH₂), and renewable hydrogen.

Hy2gen submits project notice for renewable ammonia plant to receive “go ahead”

Hy2gen Canada Inc., the Canadian subsidiary of global renewable hydrogen producer Hy2gen, has submitted the project notice for the renewable ammonia production plant project COURANT to Quebec’s Minister of the Environment, Fighting Against Climate Change, Wildlife and Parks.

Online Exclusive: Innovations in hydrocarbon processing technologies and lifecycle solutions

Hydrocarbon Processing (HP) interviewed Kevin Dunphy (KD), Vice President and General Manager at Emerson. The interview covered advancements in hydrocarbon processing technologies, such as innovations in Coriolis flow metering and radar level measurement. Kevin explained how these technologies, alongside Emerson's new non-intrusive flow measurement solutions, are improving safety and efficiency in the industry. He also explained how Emerson supports its customers with lifecycle solutions, ensuring long-term value beyond initial costs.