Recent developments
RNG and e-methane
U.S. landfill gas upgrading advanced as Worley supported bp's Archaea Energy at multiple sites with a modular AMD approach, expanding from engineering to FEED, detailed design, and procurement. The Live Oak project in Nebraska plans ~250 MW electrolysis and 75 kt/y methanation using biogenic CO2, aiming for exports to Japan by 2030, pending a 2027 FID. A leadership reset at HydroThane, a leader in anaerobic digestion of industrial wastewater, extends its focus to sustainable fuels and new regions.
E-fuels and SAF
In the UK, Project Starling selected Topsoe’s SOEC to supply green hydrogen for 25 kt/y e‑SAF; FEED is underway, construction is targeted for 2028 and operations for 2031, supported by a £6 million Advanced Fuel Fund award; electrolyzer stacks will be manufactured in Herning, Denmark. On the alcohols side, Perpetual Next outlined a biomethanol production blueprint at multi‑site scale, backed by €200 million from Momentum Global Ventures and plans for a large torrefaction reactor with TSI.
Capital allocation shifts
Chevron's 2026 capex plan of $18–19 billion included about $1 billion for carbon‑intensity reduction and new energies within upstream and downstream, while U.S. upstream remained dominant. Affiliate spending emphasized Chevron Phillips Chemical Company’s world‑scale projects due in 2027, with Tengizchevroil also significant.
Gas and LNG decarbonization
Eni moved into Phase 2 of the Congo LNG project, bringing the Nguya FLNG online with up to 3 MTPA capacity, plus three platforms and the Scarabeo 5 gas treatment/compression unit; execution spanned 35 months and includes technologies to lower the carbon footprint and handle variable gas.
Biomass and mobility
In Japan, the Sendai Port Biomass Power Plant began 112 MW operations using certified wood‑based fuels with full traceability, supplying about 800,000 MWh annually. In Spain, Repsol and Toyota Spain agreed to deploy renewable fuels, 100% renewable electricity, PV, and EV charging across offices and dealerships, with supply and customer programs integrated into Waylet.