Recent developments
E-fuels and feedstocks
Power-to-liquids moved toward plastics as Norsk e‑Fuel and Braskem plan integrating e‑Naphtha into polymer chains. Waste conversion advanced with Clariant and Repsol's Ecoplanta to produce renewable methanol. Neste’s SCOOP co‑processing aims to upgrade tall oil into renewable fuels and chemical feedstocks. In Asia, partners launched a Johor biorefinery for SAF, HVO and bio‑naphtha. China recognized Sinopec technologies for sustainable bio‑aviation fuel among national green cases.
Biomethane and biogas
German policy debate flagged risks to domestic biomethane from the EnWG draft amid EU renewable gas targets. On supply, EnviTec executed bio‑LNG bunkering to TT‑Line’s Peter Pan to support GHG intensity limits under FuelEU Maritime. Regionally, EnviTec entered the Philippines with a 1.4 MW agricultural biogas plant supplying power and fertilizer.
Hydrogen and infrastructure
Hydrogen‑powered heavy trucks were introduced by Air Liquide in Rotterdam distribution services. At the system level, the EU allocated €600 million to 70 alternative‑fuel infrastructure projects across TEN‑T nodes. Refining integration continued as ORLEN advanced an HVO unit using waste and rapeseed feedstock. Power balancing capacity expanded through a flexible generation JV across gas, biomass and batteries.
Strategies and finance
Chevron outlined a new energies focus on renewable fuels, hydrogen, CCUS and lithium within a lower‑capex plan. Gunvor secured a $2.395 billion sustainability‑linked RCF with KPIs covering Scope 1‑3 and renewable investments. UPM Communication Papers targeted deep decarbonisation of mills and logistics via renewables, electrification and renewable fuels by 2030. Separately, Topsoe technologies were highlighted through an industry award, reflecting roles in cleaner fuel production.
Industrial heat and regions
Adani Cement and Coolbrook will deploy an electrified RotoDynamic Heater for calcination, aiming to cut process emissions using renewable power. In provincial China, Sinopec’s Shanxi operations reported EV charging build‑out, geothermal heat, and carbon‑neutral depots alongside fuel supply upgrades.