The SAF scale-up challenge: Interview with Topsoe chief commercial officer Yassir Ghiyati

Topsoe CCO Yassir Ghiyati argues that the low-carbon fuels industry is moving beyond questions about whether the technology works. The challenge now is turning technically viable projects into bankable investments. For much of the low-carbon… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]

Carbon Neutral Fuels boosts Workington SAF plans with hybrid production design

Carbon Neutral Fuels has unveiled a new design for its Project Starling facility in Cumbria, increasing planned sustainable aviation fuel production to 42,000 tonnes annually. The FlexSAF system combines power-to-liquid and biomethane-based production routes using… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]

Ørsted’s £15 million Gunfleet buyback puts lifetime extension in focus

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Ørsted will acquire the remaining 49.9% of Gunfleet Sands 1 and 2 under a longstanding contractual right. Full ownership would simplify decisions about the 172 MW wind farm’s future, including possible lifetime extension. The agreed price should be interpreted in the context of the buyback arrangement and the asset’s operating history. Ørsted has agreed to […]

Orbital clears EU review as Orkney tidal project moves towards construction

EURO-TIDES has passed a European Commission review, allowing the project to move into construction. Deployment is targeted for 2028, subject to completion of Orbital’s current investment round. The project’s commercial importance lies in proving how… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]

Heat pump funding uncertainty puts UK’s growing installation industry at risk

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Reported cuts to the Boiler Upgrade Scheme could weaken demand and investment before any funding changes take effect. Government evaluation suggests the grants have driven installations that would otherwise not have happened. The commercial impact will depend on whether ministers reduce individual grants, restrict their availability or change future budgets. The UK’s heat pump industry […]

TotalEnergies and KKR expand US solar partnership with $1.2 billion portfolio

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The agreement would expand the venture’s announced capacity by 50%, from 1.4 GW to 2.1 GW. TotalEnergies will retain operating responsibility, extending a partnership model that shares ownership while preserving its electricity business. The $1.2… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]