Recent developments
SAF and eFuels
A 500 kt/y HVO and SAF project advanced with the Eni and Q8 biorefinery in Priolo, targeting 2028 completion via Ecofining. Ethanol-to-Jet process using Axens Jetanol technology was demonstrated by Praj, validating AtJ readiness. ORLEN supported a large-scale electro-based Sustainable Aviation Fuel production facility in Kuopio and a partnership centered on VolagHy's flagship eSAF project for Nordic deployment.
Circular and Bio-based Materials
Eastman’s Kingsport methanolysis facility scaled recycled polyester output. Solvay opened a bio-circular silica facility in Livorno using rice husk ash, while CQ-Configurator quantifies mass-balance and CO2 in PU foams; Borouge expanded circular product solutions. Bio-based ingredients advanced: FinnFix PB MAX and MIRASIL N-DML 15 launched, and the UPM Leuna biorefinery made first deliveries.
Hydrogen, Ammonia, Subsurface
ADNOC and TAQA agreed a 27-year Utilities Purchase Agreement for the TA’ZIZ Industrial Chemicals Zone. In Japan, green ammonia production technology from JGC Holdings began demonstration with Asahi Kasei hydrogen. Hycamite's methane-splitting technology advanced toward battery-grade graphite and H2, and financing for the industrialization of FlowTerra targets safer CCS and subsurface monitoring.
Strategy and Disclosures
Corporate actions focused on transition metrics and portfolios. Sumitomo Corporation has revised its carbon neutrality target, adding Scope 3 Categories 13 and 15. Symrise was recognized by CDP. Iberdrola completed the sale of its gas assets for slurry treatment in Spain to Edison Next; four biomethane projects are under development. OMV Petrom adjusted its Strategy 2030 targets amid higher CAPEX and lower earnings.