Diesel, fuels news

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  6 August 2026

  Infinium and American Airlines deliver eSAF on commercial passenger flight

  First delivery of electro‑SAF made from waste CO₂ and renewable electricity allocated to a commercial passenger flight; fuel was blended and tested to meet ASTM JetA.
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  24 July 2026

  Atyrau Refinery completes preventive maintenance and returns to operation

  Refinery resumed operations after PM; now processing 16.2 Kt/d and has shipped gasoline, diesel and LPG while major inspections, catalyst renewals and VDU work were completed.
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  16 July 2026

  Infinium supplies eNaphtha for On's CleanCloud EVA midsole

  CO₂‑derived eNaphtha used as a drop‑in feedstock to produce EVA midsoles at commercial scale; shipments began in 2024, ISCC PLUS chain‑of‑custody, and more than one million pairs produced.
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  13 July 2026

  Eni and BMW Group agree use of Enilive HVOlution for BMW corporate fleets

  Corporate fleets to run on 100% HVO diesel from renewable feedstocks with per-vehicle traceability and station coverage across Italy, Germany and Austria.
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  9 July 2026

  Rompetrol Rafinare Petromidia marks 50-year milestone

  50-year anniversary of the Năvodari refinery; built on reclaimed land, now a 29‑unit complex with >5 Mtpa capacity, Nelson Complexity 9.32 and 2025 production records.
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  8 July 2026

  Dangote Settles on Lamu, Kenya for Proposed 700,000 bpd East African Mega-Refinery

  USD 17–20bn single‑train coastal refinery tied to the 800 km Lokichar–Lamu pipeline; FEED not yet awarded; Kenya allocated KES 21.5bn in seed capital.

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  2 July 2026

  European Commission and EIB disburse €2.5bn Modernisation Fund to 51 projects in 11 EU countries

  €2.5bn from the Modernisation Fund supports 51 projects across 11 lower-income EU states to modernise energy systems, expand renewables and cut greenhouse-gas emissions.
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  2 July 2026

  Rompetrol Rafinare: APC digital control boosts Petromidia production and cuts costs

  Automated process control increased high‑value product yields, lifted utilization to 98.1% and delivered estimated savings of over USD 2.5M in 2025.
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  29 June 2026

  ORLEN launches HVO100 pilot in Slovakia

  Pilot sales of 100% renewable diesel begin in Bratislava; compatible with most diesel engines and produced from UCO, animal fats and food-industry residues.
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  23 June 2026

  Port of Rotterdam Authority rejects demands to force fossil-fuel cuts

  Says it supports a climate-neutral port by 2050 but cannot unilaterally ban fossil activities; warns local bans risk supply security, emissions leakage and harm to industry.
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  10 June 2026

  H-Power sells two LC30 fuel cell generators to TAMGO for Saudi trials

  Two LC30 units will run hot-weather field trials in Saudi Arabia, then customer trials and GCC demonstrations; TAMGO will act as exclusive regional distributor.
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  29 May 2026

  Velocys, Tetracore sign MOU to evaluate modular GTL in Nigeria

  MOU to assess modular Fischer-Tropsch microFTL for Atakobo GTL in Ogun State - convert ~55 MMSCFD (~5,000 BPD) into diesel, Jet-A1 and naphtha to support domestic fuel supply.
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  29 May 2026

  Rompetrol Rafinare Q1 2026: Turnover up 8%, net profit achieved

  Q1: EBITDA $27.5M; March shutdown (700+ tasks) completed; Petromidia processed ~1.2Mt, white product yield 83.76%; domestic fuel share 66%; state contribution $577M
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  14 May 2026

  Repsol: Refining is strategic for Spain and Europe

  Chairman urged removing investment barriers and securing supply amid Iran crisis. CEO forecasts 6–9% DPS growth to 2028, 30–40% of CFO for returns; AGM ok'd dividends, €350m buyback
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  13 May 2026

  EnviTec Biogas opens Bio-LNG filling station in Holdorf

  New Bio-LNG station in Holdorf offers A1/B214 access, 30,000 kg storage and two pumps; supports LNG truck fleet, enabling ~200 t CO2 savings per truck/year (at 125,000 km).
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  11 May 2026

  LanzaTech selects North Sea Port, Ghent for Europe’s first commercial ATJ SAF plant

  €500M ATJ project targeting 79,000 t/yr SAF and 9,000 t/yr renewable diesel; EIA scoping filed; ~50 permanent jobs and ~300 FTE construction; FEED complete; EU Horizon support.
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  8 May 2026

  Petrobras RNEST sets April diesel S‑10 record — 385 million L

  Upgrades (2025 revamp) raised capacity to 130 kb/d, lifting refined‑fuel output ~60% y/y; R$12bn to finish train‑2 to reach 260 kb/d by 2029, boosting energy security and cutting imports.
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  30 April 2026

  Repsol Q1 2026 adjusted net income €873m

  Inventory-driven earnings and Middle East volatility prompt €1.2bn stock build, kerosene output up 15–20%, €35m in fuel discounts at stations to date.
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  30 April 2026

  Petrobras posts 1Q26 own production record of 3.23 MMboed

  Ramp-up of multiple FPSOs and 10 new wells drove production gains (3.7% QoQ, 16.1% YoY); operated production 4.65 MMboed. Refining utilization, S10 diesel output and logistics records; LPG imports fell.
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  20 April 2026

  Viva Energy Geelong refinery alkylation-unit fire — update

  Fire contained; diesel and jet at ~80% capacity, petrol ~60%; stocks cover reduced output; aiming to restore >90% in weeks; investigation underway.
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  9 April 2026

  Honeywell to boost fuel output and train operators at Dangote Refinery

  Deploys digital automation, real-time performance monitoring and operator simulators to raise high-octane fuel output, equipment reliability and workforce readiness at largest single-train refinery.
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  7 April 2026

  Fluor selected for FEED on America First Refining’s new Brownsville refinery

  First new U.S. refinery in 50+ years; will process >60M barrels/year of domestic shale crude into gasoline, diesel and jet fuel using proven low-emission tech; contract value booked Q1 2026.
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  7 April 2026

  Axens to License Technologies for America First Refinery in Brownsville, TX

  First new US refinery in 50+ years will process over 60 million bbl/yr of domestic shale oil into gasoline, diesel and jet fuel using proven low‑energy refining technologies
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  30 March 2026

  PETRONAS Monitors Malaysia’s Fuel Supply

  Fuel supply strained by West Asia crisis—~40% of crude via Strait of Hormuz; crude prices +40%, shipping and insurance up. Domestic demand exceeds supply; govt subsidises RON95/diesel; avoid hoarding.
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  20 March 2026

  Petrobras contracts two thermoelectric plants in 3rd Capacity Reserve Auction

  Contracted two thermoelectric plants in 3rd LRCAP; combined with prior auction totals nine plants (~2.6 GW firm capacity for SIN, 2026–2031). Estimated annual fixed revenue ≈ R$4.45bn.
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  19 March 2026

  EnviTec Biogas and LIQVIS expand Bio‑LNG network

  Bio-LNG: low-emission, price-stable heavy-truck fuel—up to 1,700 km range, ~15-min refuel, <€1/kg; made from local organic feedstocks and rolled out via expanding station network
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  13 March 2026

  Petrobras Adjusts Diesel Prices

  Diesel prices rise by R$ 0.38/liter for distributors. Federal tax exemptions and a subsidy program mitigate consumer impact.
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  12 March 2026

  ORLEN Expands LNG Fleet with Two New Carriers

  Two advanced LNG carriers boost energy security, operational flexibility, and global trade capabilities, supporting Poland's energy transition and regional gas supply.
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  10 March 2026

  INA Completes Rijeka Refinery Upgrade

  The Rijeka Refinery upgrade boosts capacity, reduces import reliance, and enhances energy security. A green hydrogen plant is planned, with completion expected by 2026.
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  6 March 2026

  Petrobras 2025 Net Profit Hits R$ 110 Billion

  Despite a 14% Brent price drop, increased oil and gas production drove strong financial results, with R$ 200 billion in operational cash flow and significant investments in E&P projects.