The Ipieca sustainability article round-up showcases recent sustainability-related achievements, projects and news from Ipieca members, demonstrating their support for the Ipieca Principles around advancing environmental and social performance across the energy transition. We also highlight initiatives from our partner organizations and share insights from key United Nations meetings.
September has seen a number of low-carbon fuels announcements, with various initiatives from Ipieca members Moeve, OMV, PETRONAS and Shell as well as stakeholders IRENA and ICAO, aiming to provide alternative fuels to support the decarbonisation of shipping or aviation. Other topics covered in the September round-up include: a 30-year forest restoration campaign, perseverance in offshore wind, synthetic graphite, CCS, nature positive mining, 8 years of reducing mercury pollution, climate adaptation, and supporting a just transition.
Member sustainability articles
Eni
Eni launches forest restoration campaign in Côte d'Ivoire
Eni has launched a major forest restoration campaign in Côte d'Ivoire’s Massa-Mé forest, marking the start of a 30-year project to restore and protect 14 classified forests, aiming to fight deforestation, protect biodiversity, and support local communities through tree planting and sustainable development initiatives.
Equinor to invest USD 1 billion in Ørsted offshore wind
Equinor is investing nearly USD 1 billion to maintain its 10 percent stake in Danish offshore wind company Ørsted. The move signals Equinor’s commitment to closer collaboration with Ørsted amidst political and market uncertainties.
Building a synthetic graphite supply chain for the energy transition
ExxonMobil will acquire key assets and technology from Superior Graphite to support its entry into the synthetic graphite market for battery anodes. This move aims to strengthen the United States supply chain for electric vehicle and energy storage batteries, leveraging Superior Graphite’s expertise and ExxonMobil’s scale to deliver high-performance synthetic graphite for the energy transition.
Moeve joins alliance to advance e-SAF and low-carbon chemicals pathway in Europe
Moeve has joined the Global Impact Coalition to advance a new methanol-based pathway for producing electro-sustainable aviation fuel (e-SAF) and low-carbon chemicals in Europe. The initiative is conducting a feasibility study to assess building a sustainable olefins production facility using Methanol-to-Olefins (MTO) technology, aiming to decarbonise aviation and support the transformation of the chemical industry with scalable, low-carbon solutions.
This is not waste: transforming byproducts for a circular future
OMV is transforming waste byproducts—such as used cooking oil, agricultural residues, and plastics—into valuable resources like sustainable aviation fuel and new materials, supporting a circular economy and reducing environmental impact. Its approach demonstrates that waste streams can be repurposed as essential feedstocks, helping industries progress toward net-zero and sustainability goals.
1PointFive and Enbridge form joint venture for Pelican Sequestration Hub
1PointFive, a subsidiary of Occidental, and Enbridge have formed a 50/50 joint venture to develop the Pelican Sequestration Hub in Louisiana and build the necessary pipeline infrastructure to transport CO₂ from regional customers to the hub. The project is anchored by a 25-year offtake agreement for around 2.3 million metric tonnes of CO₂ per year from a planned low-carbon ammonia facility, aiming to support industrial decarbonisation and economic development in the region.
PETRONAS delivers Malaysia's first locally blended SAF
PETRONAS has delivered Malaysia’s first locally blended SAF marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to advance cleaner energy solutions for aviation. This achievement supports Malaysia’s sustainability goals and demonstrates PETRONAS’ commitment to developing innovative, lower-carbon products for the aviation industry.
Hapag-Lloyd and Shell sign multi-year liquefied biomethane deal
Hapag-Lloyd and Shell have signed an agreement for the supply of liquefied biomethane (Bio-LNG), building on their strategic collaboration to accelerate the decarbonisation of marine fuels. The deal supports Hapag-Lloyd’s goal to achieve net-zero fleet operations by 2045 by enabling the use of waste-based renewable fuels across its fleet, with the Bio-LNG supplied being ISCC EU-certified for sustainability and emissions reductions.
Overcoming challenges to contribute towards a nature-positive future
Emma Gagen, Director of Data and Research at ICMM argues that the mining industry, which has a key role in providing the raw materials for the energy transition, can navigate the challenges to achieving no net loss or a net gain of biodiversity, through rigorous application of the mitigation hierarchy, local context, and strong partnerships between industry, scientists, and policymakers.
International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) + International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
IRENA–ICAO launch portal to accelerate SAF projects
IRENA and ICAO have launched the ‘Finvest@ETAF’ portal to accelerate the development of SAF and clean aviation energy projects by connecting them with global financing partners. The portal serves as a single entry-point for project developers to access investment, undergo joint technical and financial screening, and attract both public and private funding for SAF initiatives worldwide.
The Minamata Convention marks eight years of global progress to make mercury history
The Minamata Convention on Mercury marks eight years of global progress, with over 150 countries working together to reduce mercury pollution by phasing out mercury-added products, controlling mercury trade, and promoting safer industrial practices.
Six strategies that achieve climate mitigation and adaptation simultaneously
The World Resources Institute highlights six strategies that can achieve climate mitigation and adaptation simultaneously: expanding decentralised renewable energy; promoting sustainable agriculture and land use; investing in climate-smart buildings; improving mass transit; protecting and restoring coastal wetlands; and integrating green infrastructure in cities. These approaches help reduce greenhouse gas emissions while also building resilience to climate impacts, offering both environmental and economic benefits.
Driving a just energy transition: Ipieca’s role and our latest milestone
Ipieca Sustainability and Social Performance Director Isabel Miranda comments on the launch of the just transition indicators in the Ipieca-API-IOGP Sustainability reporting guidance for the oil and gas industry, and reflects on how Ipieca supports the oil and gas industry’s participation in international collaboration to transition to a low-carbon world in a way that is just and fair for workforces, communities and consumers.
The May round-up showcases members’ commitment to support the local communities where they operate including flood relief support, fund raising for local non-profits, scholarships and internships. We also cover progress on biofuels, nature-based solutions and solar facilities as well as a partnership approach to assist industrial customers’ decarbonisation efforts.
Sustainability article round-up: April 2026
5 May 2026
The April round-up showcases continued investment in the energy transition alongside community and nature focused initiatives. Key themes include financing for low-carbon fuels, quantifying carbon stock in Brazil, partnerships to support education, and marine and coastal ecosystem restoration.
Sustainability article round-up: March 2026
26 March 2026
The March round-up showcases members’ support for a range of energy transition technologies including floating solar, green hydrogen, bio-methanol and geothermal power. It also highlights how member companies contribute to the communities in which the operate through STEM programmes and hospital expansion projects. We share updates from our partners including the IMO’s technical seminar on marine biofuels and OGCI’s collaboration with Carbon Mapper.
Sustainability article round-up: February 2026
26 February 2026
The February round-up shows strong momentum on energy efficiency, scaling low-carbon solutions, circularity and environmental performance.
