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Sustainability	Braun, Uwe 2025/06/16 08:14 AM USA BioEnergy US renewable fuels producer added From the website: USA BioEnergy produces advanced renewable fuels that are a direct replacement for fossil fuels. The ASTM certified D975 renewable diesel (RD) is a premium ultra-low sulfur direct replacement for its fossil fuel equivalent. The ASTM certified D7566 sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is a drop-in replacement fuel approved for blending with petroleum based jet fuel up to 50%. The renewable Naphtha is a gasoline blend stock. #Sustainability #renewable #SAF
News	Kokel, Nicolas 2025/05/20 07:11 PM Neste Rotterdam Renewable Fuel Plant and SAF production added. Renewable Fuel Plant and SAF production added. #sustainability #saf #sustainableaviationfuel #hydrocracking #fatsandoils #biodiesel #renewablennaphtha #thenetherlands #rotterdam #nestle #technipenergies #biorefinery
News	Kokel, Nicolas 2025/05/06 03:39 PM BP p.l.c Shell and ADNOC Emerge as Potential Suitors for BP Amid Industry Consolidation. Oil Majors Market Capitalization. By: Aniekpong D. Effiong. Data source: CompaniesMarketCap. By Portfolio Planning PLUS, 6^th May 2025 BP, the British energy giant, has become a focal point of merger speculation as rivals Shell and Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC weigh strategic moves to acquire the company. The developments highlight BP’s vulnerability amid lagging stock performance and shifting energy priorities, with potential bids reflecting divergent visions for the future of the oil sector. Shell’s Calculated Interest Shell is actively evaluating a takeover of BP, according to Bloomberg and Reuters sources, with advisers assessing regulatory, financial, and operational implications. The rationale centers on BP’s discounted valuation-its shares have fallen nearly 30% over 12 months-and the strategic appeal of combining Shell’s $197 billion market cap with BP’s assets to rival U.S. giants ExxonMobil and Chevron. A merger would create a $320 billion behemoth, dominate LNG and deepwater drilling portfolios, and unlock an estimated $5–7 billion in annual synergies. However, Shell CEO Wael Sawan has emphasized caution, telling the Financial Times that share buybacks and smaller acquisitions remain priorities. Regulatory scrutiny in the EU and U.S., particularly over overlapping downstream assets, could also complicate a deal. ADNOC’s Earlier Overtures ADNOC, the UAE’s state-owned energy leader, previously explored acquiring BP in 2024 but abandoned the idea after deeming the company a poor strategic fit. Sources cited BP’s renewable energy pivot and political sensitivities as key deterrents. Instead, ADNOC has focused on gas and chemical ventures, including a $3.6 billion Fertiglobe acquisition and a joint venture with BP in Egypt. The UAE giant’s decision underscores BP’s challenging position: criticized by investors for its energy transition strategy yet still seen as insufficiently green by some state-backed players. ADNOC’s pivot toward partnerships rather than outright acquisitions suggests BP’s mixed appeal in a sector prioritizing either scale or decarbonization. BP’s Crossroads BP’s struggles are multifaceted. Its market capitalization of $110 billion trails Shell’s by nearly half, and its revised transition plan-scaling back renewables investment to focus on oil and gas-has yet to reassure markets. Activist investor Elliott Management acquired a 5% stake in late 2024, intensifying pressure to improve returns. CEO Murray Auchincloss, who took the helm in 2024, has pledged $20 billion in asset sales by 2027 to streamline operations. However, these efforts have done little to lift its stock, leaving BP exposed to takeover interest. Industry Implications A Shell-BP merger would accelerate consolidation among European majors, mirroring U.S. deals like Exxon-Pioneer and Chevron-Hess. For ADNOC, BP’s appeal lies in LNG and trading capabilities, but its renewables portfolio clashes with the UAE’s oil-focused growth strategy. Analysts note that BP’s future hinges on whether it can stabilize operations independently or becomes a target for firms seeking to bolster reserves and market share. “BP is caught between competing visions: too green for some, not green enough for others,” said energy strategist Kathleen Brooks. “That paradox makes it a compelling but risky target.” What’s Next? Shell’s next steps depend on BP’s stock trajectory and oil price stability. ADNOC, while out of the running for now, could re-engage if geopolitical or market conditions shift. For BP, the path forward involves either executing its turnaround plan or succumbing to the pressures of an industry increasingly defined by scale. As the energy transition reshapes priorities, BP’s fate may well determine whether European majors can compete globally-or become acquisition targets themselves. #energytransition #renewableenergy #oilmajors #oilandgas #shell #adnoc #bp #exxonmobil #chevron #fertiglobe #lng #naturalgas #crudeoil #merger #acquisition
News	Kokel, Nicolas 2025/03/20 06:06 PM Hydroprocessed Esters and Fatty Acids Chinese Sustainable Aviation Fuel Industry Expands Amid Expectation of Policy Mandating SAF Blending EcoCeres manufactures green and renewable HVO using patented technology at a facility located in Jiangsu Province / Ecoceres Under China's 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025), the government has set a target of consuming 50,000 tonnes of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) annually by 2025. Additionally, policymakers are exploring the implementation of a blending mandate for the aviation industry, which could require blending SAF at rates of 2% to 5%. According to several sources, China's SAF industry is on track for significant growth, with total announced production capacity projected to reach 3.63 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) by the end of the decade. This expansion aligns with broader regional trends, as the Asia-Pacific region's SAF production capacity is expected to hit 3.5 million metric tons annually by the end of 2025. Review of SAF Key Players and Capacities Below is a list of some SAF operating production plants and projects in China: OPERATING Sinopec Zhenhai Refining & Chemical Company Plant Location: Zhenhai District, Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province Capacity: Currently produces 100,000 tpy HEFA-based SAF and renewable diesel at its Zhenhai refinery. Plans for expansion are underway. Technology: Uses Sinopec's proprietary SRJET biofuel production technology. The plant is Asia's first RSB-certified SAF production unit. Details: The biofuel plant been operational since May 2022; most of its output is exported internationally. It has also received airworthiness certification to supply biojet fuel to China's aviation market. Junheng Industry Group Biotech Plant Location: Puyang Industrial Park, Henan Province Capacity: the company started producing SAF in December 2023 at a new 400,000 tpy plant, costing 1.3 billion yuan ($180 million). Production: the company expects to produce 150,000 tonnes of SAF in 2024. Feedstock: UCO and waste oils from municipal, agricultural, and forestry sources Achievements: First private enterprise in China to receive SAF airworthiness approval from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). Conducted successful engine tests using 100% SAF. SAF product obtained the EU ISCC bioenergy certification and is sold to European countries. EcoCeres Plant Location: Zhangjiagang , Jiangsu Province Technology: Proprietary technology. Capacity: 100,000 tpy SAF / 200,000 tonnes renewable disel Details: Operational since 2022; primarily exports its production to international markets. PROJECTS Sinopec and TotalEnergies Joint Venture Plant Location: Sinopec refinery in China (specific location not disclosed) Capacity: Planned capacity of 230,000 tpy SAF Feedstock: Local waste or residues from the circular economy (e.g., UCO and animal fats) Technology & Partners: Will utilize Sinopec's SRJET technology combined with TotalEnergies' expertise in technical operations and distribution. Timeline & Details: This collaboration aligns with Sinopec's strategy for low-carbon solutions and TotalEnergies' goal of producing 1.5 million tons of SAF annually by 2030. Tianzhou New Energy Plant Location: Weiyuan, Sichuan Province Capacity: 200,000 tonnes per year (tpy) SAF facility, with plans to expand to 500,000 tpy Feedstock: Used cooking oil (UCO) Timeline: Initially targeted late 2024 for start-up, now delayed to late 2025 The facility will process 200,000 tpy of UCO into SAF, equivalent to about 4,300 barrels per day. Zhejiang Jiaao Enprotech Plant Location: Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province Capacity: 500,000 tpy SAF facility under construction BP acquired a 15% stake in the project for $49.56 million (354 million yuan) Feedstock: Waste cooking oil and other renewable resources processed using HEFA technology Details: One of the largest SAF plants in the region; expected to play a significant role in China's green aviation sector. Sichuan Jinshang Environmental Protection Tech Plant Location: Suining, Jintang County, Sichuan Province Planned capacity of 400,000 tpy SAF Timeline: Construction expected to begin by July 2025 and complete by the end of 2025 Details: Partnering with Honeywell UOP to use Ecofining technology. Feedstock: The plant will process renewable feedstocks like UCO and animal fats into SAF. Shandong Haike Chemical Plant Location: Dongying City, Shandong Province Capacity: Retrofitting an existing refining unit to produce 500,000 tpy SAF using Axens’ Vegan technology Timeline: Expected completion by late 2025 Details: The first application of Axens’ Vegan technology in Asia. The retrofit aims to produce high-quality SAF for domestic and international markets. We will continue to update this list of SAF production plants in China and globally. #biofuels #saf #sustainability #renewablefuels #renewablediesel #hefa #sustainableaviationfuel #hydrotreating #usedcookingoil #uco
Sustainability	Kokel, Nicolas 2025/03/20 05:36 PM Biofuel Facility Ecoceres Biofuel Plant added Ecoceres biofuel plant was added. The hydrotreating facility produces renewable diesel and SAF products based upon proprietary technology. #saf #hefa #sustainableaviationfuel #biofuels #renewablediesel #sustainability

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