Todays Global Intelligence: 01 November 2026

Biodiesel: Indonesia. Agrinas Palma Nusantara, Pertamina and Pertamina Power Indonesia  signed two (MoUs) and a Heads of Agreement to expand cooperation in bioenergy and renewable fuels. A key focus is the potential optimization of PT Bayas Biofuels’ FAME production facility in Indragiri Hilir, Riau, which has indicative installed capacity of 600,000 metric tons per year. The companies will jointly assess the plant’s technical, operational, commercial, financial and legal status, considering options to operate, maintain, revitalize or expand the facility. The agreements do not yet confirm a restart or additional biodiesel production. The initiative is intended to strengthen Indonesia’s domestic biodiesel supply chain and support the government’s B50 biodiesel and E20 ethanol programs. Link 02/11/2026.

Biofuels: Brazil. Brazil’s agricultural, agro-industrial and forestry sectors accounted for 29.8% of the country’s domestic energy supply in 2025, according to a study by Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV). The sector supplied 97.8 million tons of oil equivalent (toe), representing approximately 60% of all renewable energy available in Brazil. Its contribution has grown substantially over five decades from 6.5 million toe in 1970. Between 2021 and 2025, agribusiness-related bioenergy supply increased by around 16%. Link 02/11/2026.

E-fuels: Canada. Greenfield Global and European Energy announced a joint venture (JV) agreement to develop an e-methanol project adjacent to Greenfield’s existing ethanol facility near Montréal, Québec. The project is designed to supply e-methanol to a range of markets, including those requesting European Renewable Fuel of Non-Biological Origin (RFNBO), maritime fuels, and renewable polymers. The e-methanol will meet RFNBO requirements, offering a fuel alternative with deep emissions reductions. Link 02/11/2026.

Hydrogen: Luxembourg. Luxembourg’s government council approved the first phase of the Hy4Link hydrogen pipeline on October 28, covering a 40km link between Thionville in France and Pétange in southern Luxembourg. The project, part of the European Hydrogen Backbone, is being developed by Creos Luxembourg Hydrogen, NaTran of France and Belgium’s Fluxys Hydrogen. Hy4Link forms part of the European Hydrogen Backbone, the initiative to build a continent-wide hydrogen transport network. Phase 1 is being developed jointly by Creos Luxembourg Hydrogen and NaTran, the French network operator formerly known as GRTgaz. The pipeline will also interconnect with mosaHYc, the cross-border hydrogen network linking France and Germany. Link 02/11/2026.

Hydrogen: United Kingdom. UK hydrogen has taken a hit in the government’s autumn budget, with the funding mechanism for Hydrogen Allocation Round (HAR) projects scrapped, and £500m ($669m) allocated for the first regional hydrogen network cut. The budget delivered on Wednesday (28 October) was aimed at supporting cost of living pressures, with extended cuts on domestic electricity and direct energy payments to some households. Link 02/11/2026.

Methanol: India. An International Maritime Organization-supported study identifies methanol as the most suitable initial alternative marine fuel for India as the country develops its regional bunkering market. It recommends concentrating early investment at four strategic ports: Mundra, Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPT), Chennai and Tuticorin. A potential first methanol-bunkering pilot could be established at Mundra, supplied from Deendayal Port in Kandla. The proposed development pathway begins with safe, competitive bunkering between 2026 and 2030, expands operations and prepares for ammonia between 2030 and 2035, and targets multi-fuel bunkering and green shipping corridors through 2047. Link 02/11/2026.