Todays Latest Updates: 28 May 2026

Biofuels: Poland. Orlen has HVO production in Płock with a capacity of about 300,000 metric tons per year. The installation, worth over 800 million PLN, can process canola oil and used cooking oils as well as mixes. The launch of the plant increases the production potential of the ORLEN Group to about 700,000 tons of biofuels per year, with a plan to grow to 1.1 million tons by 2030. In parallel, ORLEN is developing the “Intercropled for Biofuels” programme, based on a local content approach and building a national value chain. The programme integrates farmers, industry and technology partners, supporting the development of domestic raw materials – especially for second-generation biofuels, which will ultimately power the HVO installation. This will ensure the stability of supplies, strengthen Polish agriculture and reduce the carbon footprint of the entire process. Link 28/05/2026.

Biofuels: Spain. Repsol launched its second 100% renewable fuel plant on the iberian peninsula, located at its Puertollano industrial complex (Ciudad Real). The facility has the capacity to produce 200,000 tons per year, in addition to the 250,000 tons of renewable fuels produced annually at the Cartagena plant. Link 28/05/2026.

Biogas: Sweden. Nordion Energi's new facility, is expected to play a central role in making Swedish biogas available to more sectors, not least shipping. On the production side, St1 Biokraft is among the companies that have already signed an agreement to secure part of the facility’s capacity. The new facility is expected to be completed in early 2027 and is scheduled to become operational before the end of the year. Once fully operational, it will have a capacity of around 50 metric tons of liquefied biogas per day. Link 28/05/2026.

Hydrogen: Italy. Italian public transport operator TPER has put the first of 127 hydrogen-powered buses into service in Bologna. he Urbino 12 buses from Polish manufacturer Solaris Bus were ordered in 2023, delivered in batches, and will operate on urban routes and suburban links to the wider metropolitan area. Powered by a 160kW fuel cell module and with a range of up to 350km, they add to what Solaris said is a fleet of over 800 hydrogen buses in Europe. Link 28/05/2026.