Alternative Fuels
Rolls-Royce SMR and Equilibrion partner to produce sustainable aviation fuel
EU-Mercosur agreement opens 650,000-tonne Brazilian ethanol quota to Europe
The European Union and Mercosur signed their trade agreement on January 17, 2026 in Asunción. The energy component provides for an ethanol quota multiplied by six and 2 billion eur
European Energy and Mitsui Secure Green Bridge Financing for E-Methanol Plant in Denmark
Technip Energies completes acquisition of Ecovyst’s catalysts business for $530mn
Bolivia ends fuel subsidies to contain monetary crisis
Eight EU states launch €500mn fund to boost e-kerosene by 2030
A coalition of eight EU countries plans a series of public auctions to secure e-SAF production, responding to a lack of final investment decisions despite over 40 projects identifi
Germany delays RED III directive, retroactive enforcement now likely
The German government may miss the January 2026 deadline to transpose the RED III directive, creating uncertainty over biofuel mandates and disrupting markets.
Global Bioenergies liquidated after failed relaunch in sustainable aviation fuel
The commercial court of Évry has ordered the judicial liquidation of Global Bioenergies, a French start-up in sustainable aviation fuel, after both takeover bids were rejected due
France: the Senate confirms the continuation of reduced taxation on Superethanol-E85
Parliament approved the removal of a proposed tax increase on Superethanol-E85, ensuring a continued favourable tax regime for motorists and the agricultural sector until 2026.
France: B100 and E85 biofuels maintain their tax niche despite doubts
The rejection of the removal of tax benefits for B100 and E85 biofuels preserves a favourable fiscal framework for an agricultural sector under pressure, despite uncertainty over a
Brazil uses money laundering case to pressure Washington
Brasília links a major tax fraud investigation to talks with Washington, combining demands for financial transparency with negotiations over U.S. access to Brazilian rare earths.
thyssenkrupp nucera returns to profit despite sales decline in 2024/2025
Despite a drop in sales, thyssenkrupp nucera ends fiscal year 2024/2025 with operating profit, supported by stable electrolysis performance and positive cash flow.
India targets $68bn in Japanese investment to boost gas and hydrogen
New Delhi is seeking $68bn in Japanese investment to accelerate gas projects, develop hydrogen and expand LNG import capacity amid increased openness to foreign capital.
Erex and ENEOS cancel 300MW biomass project in Niigata
Erex will end the environmental assessment of a 300MW biomass project developed with ENEOS in Niigata due to rising costs and a weaker yen.
Erg Bio raises $6.5mn to accelerate synthetic fuel production in the United States
California-based start-up Erg Bio has closed a $6.5mn seed round to industrialise its Aspire™ technology, backed by Azolla Ventures, Chevron Technology Ventures, and Freeflow.
ReGen III secures $3.975mn in sub-agreements under debenture exchange
ReGen III confirmed receipt of $3.975mn in sub-agreements tied to its convertible debenture exchange programme, involving over 97% of participating holders.
Verso Energy awards FEED contract for DEZiR project to Rely for site in Normandy
Verso Energy assigns the front-end engineering design of the e-SAF DEZiR site to Rely, marking a major industrial step in sustainable aviation fuel production in France, with globa
Malaysia accelerates carbon taxation to safeguard industrial competitiveness
The Malaysian government plans to introduce a carbon tax and strengthen regional partnerships to stabilise its industry amid emerging international regulations.
Buenos Aires raises biofuel prices for the domestic market
Argentina increased regulated prices for ethanol and biodiesel used in mandatory blending, directly impacting the local industry and domestic fuel market.
Jinhong Gas invests in Spain with a strategic cryogenic unit
Chinese group Jinhong Gas finalises a new industrial investment in Spain, marking its first European establishment and strengthening its global strategy in the industrial gas secto

