Europe
France, Germany urge tougher EU checks on biofuel imports in fraud probe
France and Germany have called on the European Union (EU) to adopt stricter checks on overseas suppliers of biofuel as the EU investigates allegations of fraud in imports from Asia.
Supercritical Solutions, HAMR Energy receive funding for renewable methanol plant project
Jericho Energy Ventures announced that its portfolio company, Supercritical Solutions and HAMR Energy have been awarded nearly AUD $1-MM in funding from the Australia-UK Renewable Hydrogen Innovation Partnership.
Topsoe unveils KM 111, an advanced ammonia synthesis catalyst
The KM 111 from Topsoe is an advanced ammonia synthesis catalyst that is redefining industry standards, boasting excellent efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Germany approves unrestricted sales allowances of 100% renewable diesel
With this approval, Germany is following other EU countries in which the sale of 100% renewable diesel at public fueling stations has long been permitted.
Indian refiner-Reliance-to buy Russian oil in roubles
India's Reliance Industries Ltd., operator of the world's biggest refining complex, has signed a 1-yr deal with Russia's Rosneft to buy at least 3 MMbbls of oil/month in roubles.
Neste expands its sustainable aviation fuel supply capabilities in Europe in partnership with VTTI
Neste has further expanded its capability to supply sustainable aviation fuel to customers in Europe in cooperation with VTTI, a global leader in energy storage and developer of energy infrastructure.
U.S. biodiesel imports have doubled since 2022
Annual U.S. biodiesel imports doubled from 2022 to 2023 to 33,000 bpd and continued to rise in the first two months of 2024.
Murphy completes UK refining exit with petrol stations sale
Murphy Petroleum has signed an agreement to sell its UK petrol stations to Motor Fuel Group, completing its exit from Britain's oil retail market.
Capsol Technologies to list on the Norwegian stock exchange
Capsol Technologies ASA, a leading provider of carbon capture solutions, has announced its plans to list the company on the main board of Norway’s stock exchange, Euronext’s Oslo Børs.
Grupo Fertiberia partners with thyssenkrupp Uhde to reduce emissions at its ammonia plant in Spain
Grupo Fertiberia has partnered with thyssenkrupp Uhde to reduce the carbon footprint of its existing ammonia plant in Puertollano, Spain.

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