Clean fuels

LyondellBasell has announced its investment in a new carbon neutrality fund led by Chrysalix Venture Capital.

AFRY and RINA have undertaken an initial study of how the Gulf region and Europe could be directly linked with a pipeline, to transport low-carbon hydrogen.

Topsoe has received funding from the Energy Technology Development and Demonstration Program (EUDP) for the FrontFuel project, which will use carbon dioxide and renewable energy to produce a synthetic crude.

Wood is working with Centrica Storage to evaluate the feasibility of transforming its Easington gas processing terminal in England into a low-carbon production hub.

NEF and P2X-Europe, a joint venture of Mabanaft and H&R Group, have signed a term sheet that formally lays the foundation for the production and commercialisation of synthetic fuels, with a clear focus on e-SAF.

Amex GBT and Shell Aviation have announced that Bank of America is the first financial institution to join their SAF programme.

EDF, Holcim, IFPEN and Axens have signed an MoU to develop 'Take Kair' – an innovative industrial e-kerosene pilot in Pays de la Loire, France, that will meet the needs of the French e-SAF industry.

TotalEnergies and VNG have signed an agreement to initiate the future supply of green hydrogen to the Leuna refinery, which is operated by TotalEnergies.

Sasol and Topsoe have signed a landmark agreement to establish a 50/50 joint venture (JV), solidifying their commitment to producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

Sulzer pumps have been selected by Air Products to enable a 100% renewable and carbon-free biofuel facility in the smart city of NEOM, in Saudi Arabia.

TotalEnergies has signed a 100 GW biomethane purchase agreement with Saint-Gobain France for a three-year period, starting in 2024.

MAIRE's Integrated E&C Solutions and Sustainable Technology Solutions subsidiaries have been awarded new contracts by international clients, for an overall value of approximately US$260 million.

JAL has signed an agreement with Shell Aviation to refuel aircraft in Los Angeles, US, with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from 2025.

TotalEnergies is actively responding to a call from its aviation customers to increase the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

Consumption of distillate fuel oil on the US West Coast decreased to its lowest level since 2002 in 2022, and is continuing its decline. The primary cause of this decline is the replacing of petroleum diesel with biofuels.