Europe

Moeve supplies SAF to Condor flights from Tenerife South Airport to several German cities

Russia's diesel exports jump 40% in December on higher fuel output

Russia's seaborne diesel and gasoil exports surged by nearly 40% in December from November to about 3.41 MM tonnes (t), driven by higher fuel production and a seasonal drop in domestic demand.

Maersk explores more ethanol use for green fuel to cut reliance on China

The shipping sector is facing more difficulty than most in lowering emissions, requiring costly retrofits on existing vessels or new ships that can operate on e-fuels.

Serbia's Russian-owned NIS refiner buys first crude since U.S. sanctions waiver

Washington imposed sanctions on NIS in October as part of broader measures targeting Russia's energy sector over Moscow's war in Ukraine.

Saudi's SABIC sells assets in Europe, Americas worth $950 MM

Outokumpu to collaborate with Norsk e-Fuel to convert carbon side streams into eSAF

Haffner Energy and IGNIS P2X launch bio/eSAF project AeroVerde in Spain

Norway zips ahead in EV race as car sales hit 96% electric

Oil-producing Norway's rapid switch to battery-powered vehicles contrasts with the rest of Europe, where weak demand for EVs prompted the European Union last month to reverse its planned 2035 ban on internal combustion engine cars.

India's January Russian oil imports may fall sharply as Reliance expects no deliveries

India emerged as the biggest buyer of discounted Russian seaborne crude following the start of the Ukraine war in 2022. The purchases have fueled a backlash from Western nations.

Hungary's Orban says U.S. intervention in Venezuela good for energy markets

U.S. President Donald Trump, Orban's ally, who has exempted Hungary from U.S. sanctions on Russian energy for the 2026 Hungarian election year, has made clear that he wants to share in Venezuela's oil riches.