Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Esso Societe Anonyme Francaise (SAF)—a majority owned subsidiary of ExxonMobil Corp (82.89%)—has entered a formal deal for the sale of its 140,000-b/sd (133,000-b/d) Fos-sur-Mer integrated refinery in the Bouches-du-Rhône region of southern France’s Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Esso SAF will sell its refining and logistics operations in southern France including the Fos-sur-Mer refinery and Toulouse (Fondeyre) and Villette de Vienne terminals a consortium of Entara LLC and Trafigura Pte Ltd. Official signing of the deal follows completion of previously announced formal information and consultation with Esso SAF employee representative bodies required as part of the sales process While discussions with relevant authorities remain ongoing Esso SAF said it anticipates finalizing the divestment by yearend 2024 Entara and Trafigura separately said they expect to receive all necessary authorizations for completing the transaction by end-October 2024 Upon announcing the proposed transaction in April, Esso SAF confirmed its sale of the southern French refining and logistics assets would include transfer of 310 employees of Esso Raffinage and Esso SAF working at the sites to Rhône Energies in accordance with regulations currently in force (OGJ Online, Apr. 11, 2024) The proposed divestments come as part of Esso's long-term strategy in France aimed at maintaining the competitiveness of its operations Esso SAF previously said it would continue to guarantee continuity of supply fuels and specialty products such as lubricants and bitumen to its customers in the south of France from the operator’s 244,000-b/sd (231,800 b/cd) Notre-Dame-de-Gravenchon refinery in Port-Jérôme-sur-Seine Rhône Energies said it aims to capitalize on the Fos-sur-Mer refinery’s existing skilled teams and strong manufacturing performance to further improve the site’s margin capture and process utilization to maximize output of high-value products Alongside proposed investments in personnel and process safety Rhône Energies has also committed to investing in sustainability measures at the refinery to reduce its carbon intensity footprint as well as in growth projects to enable further co-processing of biogenic feedstocks for production of renewable fuels Under terms of the proposed acquisition—financial details of which remain confidential—Trafigura has agreed to enter into a minimum 10-year exclusive crude oil supply and product offtake agreement including ownership of crude oil and product stocks in tank to ensure the refinery has a secure supply of on-demand feedstock at competitive costs as well as a reliable off-taker of refined products destined to the domestic market In its second-quarter 2024 earnings update on Aug Esso SAF confirmed the requisite information and consultation process remain under way for the proposed permanent shutdown of ExxonMobil’s 100%-owned ExxonMobil Chemical France (EMCF) primary chemical production unit at its Gravenchon site co-located near Esso SAF’s Gravenchon refinery in Port-Jérôme-sur-Seine First announced in April in parallel with Esso SAF’s proposed divestment of the Fos-sur-Mer refining and logistics assets planned shutdown of EMCF’s Gravenchon steam cracker will not impact refining activities at Esso SAF’s Gravenchon site Esso SAF reconfirmed in a July 11 letter to shareholders EMCF’s planned shutdown of the Gravenchon steam cracker—which produces 400,000 tonnes/year (tpy) of ethylene—will include closure of related derivatives units and logistics installations as part of ExxonMobil’s plan to maintain competitiveness of its European operations In addition to committing to providing enhanced support measures to help secure employment for 677 employees that will lose their jobs as a result of the Gravenchon chemical complex’s closure ExxonMobil previously confirmed ongoing work to determine ways it can assist in creating new uses for the lands made available following remediation of the manufacturing site EMCF’s Gravenchon complex also produces 400,000 tpy of polyethylene and 300,000 tpy of polypropylene Robert Brelsford joined Oil & Gas Journal in October 2013 as downstream technology editor after 8 years as a crude oil price and news reporter on spot crude transactions at the US Gulf Coast He holds a BA (2000) in English from Rice University and an MS (2003) in education and social policy from Northwestern University Rhône Energies will now manage the full range of operations at the Fos-sur-Mer site a consortium comprising Entara and Trafigura has completed the acquisition of the Fos-sur-Mer refinery as well as the Toulouse and Villette-de-Vienne terminals The consortium will now manage the full range of operations at the Fos-sur-Mer site Rhône Energies CEO Nicholas Myerson said: “We are delighted that the acquisition process has been successfully finalised We are grateful for the open and constructive discussions over the past few months with both local and national authorities and are proud to welcome the refinery’s workforce to Rhône Energies “With this acquisition we join an impressive industrial ecosystem in Fos-sur-Mer where we aim to build upon the strong track record of operational excellence by developing capabilities to lead the refinery through the energy transition while maintaining our strong commitment to meeting the energy demands of the region.” The Fos-sur-Mer refinery has a history of providing secure and affordable energy to the region since it began operations in 1965 With a crude oil processing capacity of 140,000 barrels per day (bpd) the refinery benefits from direct access to a major port and is integral to the production of petroleum products for the French domestic market The refinery employs approximately 310 staff members Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis Rhône Energies has also entered into a long-term agreement with Esso to ensure continued supply to its downstream business in the region demonstrating its commitment to the site’s future and France’s broader energy infrastructure The consortium entered into negotiations to acquire the refinery in April this year and signed a sales agreement in August The acquisition marks the consortium’s first project in France The consortium aims to capitalise on the strong manufacturing performance of the refinery and improve process utilisation to maximise high-value products Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights View all newsletters from across the GlobalData Media network a consortium composed of Entara LLC (“Entara”) and Trafigura Pte Ltd (“Trafigura”) has reached an important milestone in the acquisition process of the Fos-sur-Mer refinery and the Toulouse and Villette-de-Vienne terminals from Esso All parties have now signed a sales agreement following the completion of the information and consultation procedure with employee representative bodies This is a key step towards the transfer of ownership of the site which remains subject to the required regulatory approvals Discussions with the relevant authorities are ongoing and the necessary authorizations are expected by the end of October 2024 “We are delighted to have finalised the sales agreement for the Fos-sur-Mer refinery and the Toulouse and Villette-de-Vienne terminals We look forward to continuing our engagement with the operational management and the transition team to ensure a smooth transition of operations Discussions with national and local stakeholders have been particularly constructive and we remain committed to collaborating with all parties on operations and our future plans,” said Entara’s CEO Rhône Energies plans to capitalize on the refinery’s existing skilled teams and strong manufacturing performance The company aims to further improve crude flexibility process utilisation and to maximise high value products while investing in personnel and process safety Email: rhoneenergies@teneo.com Rhône Energies website: www.rhoneenergies.ch About Entara Entara LLC is an energy infrastructure company that optimises and reduces carbon intensity of refinery assets with long-term strategic potential Its mission is to be a significant supplier of critical energy infrastructure and sustainable energy products and to provide energy security to the regions in which it operates Its team is comprised of best-in-class energy operations and commercial experts who leverage their deep experience to enhance refinery performance while ensuring outstanding health safety and environmental standards in refineries they operate Visit: www.entarapartners.com  owned by its employees and founded over 30 years ago Trafigura connects vital resources to power and build the world market expertise and our worldwide logistics network to move oil and petroleum products gas and power from where they are produced to where they are needed forming strong relationships that make supply chains more efficient We invest in renewable energy projects and technologies to facilitate the transition to a low-carbon economy including through H2Energy Europe and joint venture Nala Renewables The Trafigura Group also comprises industrial assets and operating businesses including multi-metals producer Nyrstar fuel storage and distribution company Puma Energy supplier and distributor of transportation fuels and biofuels The Group employs over 12,000 people and is active in 156 countries Visit: www.trafigura.com Further reading: ArcelorMittal indicted in Fos-sur-Mer pollution case in France Google announced four new global partnerships as part of their Water Stewardship Project Portfolio The summary report highlighted progress and presented these global partnerships focused particularly on sustainable agriculture The four global partnerships announced are based in: Chile Google has partnered with Agua Segura and Bonneville Environmental Foundation to enhance water security in the Maipo Basin Google has joined forces with Sustainable Conservation supporting a manure drip irrigation system Google has teamed up with N-Drip to combat water scarcity impacting Taiwanese rice farmers Google has partnered with xFarm Technologies advancing irrigation efficiency in potato farming by the Seine River basin Google is combatting water wastage on a global yet focused scale Photo Credit:  Pawel Czerwinski Further reading: Google Announces 4 New Global Partnerships to Replenish 8 Billion Gallons of Water Yearly by 2030 has secured €400M via a green bond tied to share price performance The green bond is indexed to its share price maturing in five years with a coupon rate of 1.5% Investors will benefit from appreciation in the share price but will only receive the payment difference This prevents a dilution effect on existing shareholders In order to prevent risk and secure an ideal financial structure Iberdrola has also purchased an identical hedging option Iberdrola continues to be a pioneer in the structured bond market and a trailblazer in innovative financial structuring Photo Credit: Nicholas Doherty Further Reading: Iberdrola Issues €400 Million Share-Linked Green Bond  KPMG researchers have noted that ESRS reporting (European Sustainability Reporting Standards) varies greatly amongst companies There was great variety in reporting practices but climate related reporting proved to be much more mature compared to other areas 86% of companies disclosed climate scenario analyses and 62% 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Number (ISSN) is the following 2515-9569 (Printed) and 2515-9577 (online – Website) Join us for a stimulating experience: you’ll find a world of learning and development opportunities where inventiveness is at the heart of what we do Air Liquide announces a renewable hydrogen production project at La Mède (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in France) Air Liquide will cover the hydrogen needs of TotalEnergie's biorefinery This project will contribute to the emergence of a new renewable hydrogen ecosystem in the Fos-sur-Mer area a major industrial basin for Air Liquide in France own and operate a new hydrogen production unit at TotalEnergies' La Mède site It will enable the production of renewable hydrogen from recycled biogenic by-products from the TotalEnergies biorefinery instead of using fossil hydrocarbons as feedstock The renewable hydrogen produced will be used mainly by the biorefinery for the production of biofuels and Sustainable Air Fuels (SAF) the largest on La Mède industrial platform would represent an investment of over 80 million euros for Air Liquide it will significantly contribute to the decarbonization of the biorefinery where TotalEnergies aims to reduce  CO₂ emissions by around 130,000 tonnes per year This project represents a new stage in the decarbonization of Air Liquide's hydrogen network production sources It will help strengthen the Group's presence and capacity to meet current and future needs for decarbonized hydrogen in the Fos-sur-Mer area this project is in line with Air Liquide's commitment to supporting decarbonization initiatives launched by industrial partners locally Air Liquide has been present in the region for over 50 years and already operates three air separation units a hydrogen production unit and a hydrogen network it operates Europe's first high-pressure hydrogen station for long-distance trucks member of Air Liquide’s Executive Committee notably supervising the Group’s operations in Europe “We are proud to support TotalEnergies in its project to decarbonize the La Mède biorefinery thanks to our strategic positioning in the Fos-sur-Mer basin Two years after the announcement of the circular economy project in Grandpuits and following on from our memorandum of understanding to supply TotalEnergies' Gonfreville refinery with renewable hydrogen from the Air Liquide Normand'Hy electrolyzer we are continuing our partnership with TotalEnergies to serve the energy transition through the implementation of our decarbonization solutions.” This project is in line with Air Liquide's strategy of offering its customers a wide range of decarbonization solutions such as CO₂ capture and low-carbon hydrogen in response to the challenges posed by the climate emergency This unique positioning and its technological expertise make Air Liquide a major player in the implementation of hydrogen projects to decarbonize industries and develop low-carbon mobility technologies and services for industry and healthcare Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees the Group serves more than 4 million customers and patients The transaction also includes terminals in Toulouse and Villette-de-Vienne a consortium comprising commodity trader Trafigura and Entara has entered into an agreement with ExxonMobil’s ESSO SAF to acquire the Fos-sur-Mer refinery in France.  the financial terms of which were not disclosed also includes terminals in Toulouse and Villette-de-Vienne has direct access to a major port and the capability to handle a diverse range of crude oil feedstocks Rhône Energies aims to leverage the refinery’s workforce and manufacturing performance to enhance margin capture Rhône Energies plans to retain approximately 310 staff members.  As part of the acquisition terms set out in April Trafigura will enter a minimum ten-year exclusive agreement for crude oil supply and product offtake with Rhône Energies.   This arrangement includes ownership of crude oil and product stocks guaranteeing the refinery a secure and cost-effective feedstock supply as well as a reliable outlet for its refined products in the domestic market.  In addition to the supply chain agreements Rhône Energies has pledged to continue providing Esso SAF with products in the region.   The company also plans investments in the refinery to reduce its carbon footprint and to support the co-processing of biogenic feedstocks thereby increasing the production of renewable fuels.  part of the Rhône Energies consortium and established by former Crossbridge Energy executives will manage the Fos-sur-Mer asset.   asset integrity and performance in commercial Entara CEO Nicholas Myerson said: “We are delighted to have finalised the sales agreement for the Fos-sur-Mer refinery and the Toulouse and Villette-de-Vienne terminals.   “We look forward to continuing our engagement with the operational management and the transition team to ensure a smooth transition of operations and we remain committed to collaborating with all parties on operations and our future plans.”   The sale agreement follows a consultation process with employee representatives.   Discussions with relevant authorities are in progress with the necessary approvals expected by the end of October 2024 Plans for a 65km long 400,000 volt electricity line to take power from nuclear power stations in the Rhône Valley to the industrial site at Fos-sur-Mer just outside Marseille has attracted opposition The new line is needed because new factories devoted to green industrial projects including a plant to make hydrogen gas and another one to make solar panels The government body which runs high-voltage lines where 50-60m high pylons carry up to 20 separate cables are the only way to get the extra electricity to the site or even underwater cables such as the ones under the English channel are better because they are at less at risk from storms Pressure groups against the €300 million project have formed along each of the 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Fos-sur-Mer has long been identified as the industrial site which puts out more carbon dioxide than any other in France because of the large oil refinery and steel works located there Opponents of the line question whether existing industry has done much to cut emissions and argue that if they did there will not be the need for the new line who was a high profile radio and TV reporter in France before retiring and being elected mayor of Arles in Bouche-du-Rhone department He argued that the new line goes against a long-established strategy for the region where industry is concentrated at Fos-sur-Mer and balanced by agriculture accuse the opponents of hypocrisy and pushing for green industry up to the moment it impinges on their view The prefectural ban is set to remain in place until at least December 31 The geographical spread of Canadian nationals follows a similar pattern to Americans Her body was found outside initial search area by a walker over the weekend Top News,Greece Greece has approved an international tender for hydrocarbon exploration in four blocks in the Mediterranean Sea Top News,World Top News,Energy World,Word newsletter The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) participated in the 2025 edition of Sea Asia one of the premier maritime industry events in the Asia-Pacific… Leading mental health support provider MHSS is proud to confirm its commitment to diversity and inclusion with the appointment of two psychologists… Design & Development by P.KAN.DESIGNER Design & Development by P.KAN.DESIGNER New ITER Boutique! 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Quantum Commodity Intelligence is a premium paid subscription service for professionals in the oil Quantum Oil service subscribers have access to: Get in touch with us for subscription information on all Quantum platforms a consortium composed of Entara LLC and Trafigura Pte Ltd. is progressing with its planned acquisition of the Fos-sur-Mer refinery and the Toulouse and Villette-de-Vienne terminals in southern France from Esso All parties have signed a sales agreement following the completion of the information and consultation procedure with employee representative bodies The financial details of the transaction are confidential The agreement is a key step towards the transfer of ownership of the site which remains subject to the required regulatory approvals Discussions with the relevant authorities are ongoing and the necessary authorizations are expected by the end of October “We are delighted to have finalized the sales agreement for the Fos-sur-Mer refinery and the Toulouse and Villette-de-Vienne terminals to ensure a smooth transition of operations,” Entara CEO Nicholas Myerson said “Discussions with national and local stakeholders have been particularly constructive and we remain committed to collaborating with all parties on operations and our future plans” Trafigura announced exclusive negotiations for the acquisition of the assets in April Under the terms of the proposed acquisition Trafigura would enter into a minimum 10-year exclusive crude oil supply and product offtake agreement These agreements would ensure the refinery has a secure supply of on-demand feedstock at competitive costs and a reliable off-taker of refined products destined for the domestic market Rhône Energies would agree to continue to supply Esso SAF in the region “We would be delighted to acquire and assume stewardship of Esso's Fos-sur-Mer refinery operations and look forward to engaging with the operational management employee representatives and government stakeholders over the coming weeks and months to confirm our commitment to the operation and our plans for the future,” Myerson said in an earlier statement “We are committed to upholding the operation’s high standards of environmental responsibility “The Fos-sur-Mer refinery is an efficient well-run operation strategically located on France’s Mediterranean coast,” Ben Luckock “The refinery will continue to be an important contributor to energy security in the region and would benefit from Trafigura’s global trading and logistics network Oil and petroleum products will continue to play an important role in supporting growing global energy demand during the transition currently underway to a low-carbon economy” Rhône Energies was formed by Entara and Trafigura to combine the strengths of a proven refinery operator with a global market leader in energy and commodities Entara was established by former executives of Crossbridge Energy who have a track record of managing and optimizing refinery assets including at the Fredericia refinery in Denmark Entara plans to manage the Fos-sur-Mer asset Rhône Energies intends to invest in the sustainability of the site to reduce its carbon intensity footprint while also investing in growth projects enabling further co-processing of biogenic feedstocks to produce renewable fuels With a crude oil processing capacity of 140 thousand barrels per day Fos-sur-Mer benefits from direct access to a major port competitive operating costs and the ability to process a wide range of crude oil feedstocks Several new components for the wind turbines destined for the Les Eoliennes Flottantes du Golfe du Lion (EFGL) floating offshore wind farm have arrived at the wind terminal in Port-La Nouvelle The towers and nacelles for the floating wind project’s Vestas V164-10.0 MW wind turbines have been delivered and unloaded at the new wind terminal in Port-La Nouvelle The 80-metre-long blades arrived at the port in August this year The components are now being stored on the quayside in preparation for the assembly of the wind turbines on their floating foundations Construction of the foundations is said to be in full swing at Eiffage Métal’s industrial site in Fos-sur-Mer site The floating foundations are expected to be delivered in April 2025 The units will then be towed by sea to the Port-La Nouvelle wind quay for final assembly which is scheduled for late spring of next year In March 2022, EFGL, a consortium comprising Ocean Winds and the Banque des Territoires, signed an agreement with Euroports for port services during the construction of the wind farm at the Port-La Nouvelle Euroports will provide logistical support in the port area during the installation phase including the assembly of the wind turbines on the floating foundations The 30 MW EFGL pilot project involves the construction and operation of three 10 MW floating wind turbines supported by Principle Power’s WindFloat semi-submersible floating foundations At the beginning of 2023, the export cable that will connect the pilot wind farm to the onshore power grid was installed by DEME’s French subsidiary SDI, under the responsibility of the grid operator Réseau de Transport d’Électricité (RTE). The wind farm is located more than 16 kilometres offshore from Leucate, Aude, and Le Barcarès, Pyrénées-Orientales. Get in front of your target audience in one move! OffshoreWIND.biz is read by thousands of offshore wind professionals daily. Daily news and in-depth stories in your inbox Leveraging 20 years of experience with offshore windDecember 2023 will forever mark a milestone in our company history, as we became part of the world-wide CS WIND group. The acquisition goes beyond a mere change in ownership; it marks a leap into a future where our combined strengths will pave the way for optimized production […] IndustrialFrench green iron project to draw on nuclear for 70% of its hydrogen demandGravitHy’s facility will feature 750MW of electrolyser capacity, although a supplier has not yet been chosen Docking of Economou tanker marks first crude import since 27 June at Marseille-Fos The first crude cargoes have resumed unloading at the French port of Fos-sur-Mer after strikes by dockers ended. Vessels had been building up off the port since the end of June, tying up capacity, but now the unwinding disruption will boost the tonnage supply in the region. George Economou company Cardiff Marine’s 115,300-dwt aframax Dali (built 2018) discharged Kazakhstan crude loaded from the CPC pipeline at the Russian Black Sea port of Novorossiysk, Kpler data showed. AIS data reveals the ship arrived on Sunday and left on Monday. It was heading east to Piraeus in Greece on Tuesday. This was the first crude discharge at the port since 27 June, Kpler said. The analytics company added that ships had been waiting nearly seven days to unload over the first eight days of July. Queues reached 9.3 days on average in mid-June. UK protection and indemnity club NorthStandard said last month that French port workers had intensified their industrial action in protest at proposed pension reforms and working conditions. The club’s local correspondents reported that following unsuccessful negotiations, the national port and dockers workers’ union CGT had called for a return to “dead port days” across all French ports, starting on 7 June. That day, workers in major ports such as Le Havre and Marseille-Fos blocked road access, and cargo operations came to a halt as stevedores stopped work. Similar disruptions occurred throughout France, including at terminals in Bordeaux, Rouen and Nantes/Saint-Nazaire. 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ExxonMobil for an undisclosed amount The refining capacity is 1.2 mb/d in France (end-2022) ExxonMobil operates a second refinery: Gravenchon (239 kb/d) The largest player in the French refining sector is TotalEnergies Use this powerful business intelligence tool to assess current and future production capacities of oil products by country and by zone Gain insight into companies' asset portfolios and future trends for refined oil production capacities giving you the ultimate edge for strategy and decision-making Register now to subscribe to our informative monthly French Ministry of Industry and Energy has selected partnerships between EDF Renewables and Maple Power as well as Ocean Winds and Banque des Territoires to build and operate a 250 MW floating offshore wind farm each in the Mediterranean The two projects were selected following the sixth offshore wind tender by the French government The announcement comes after France announced a list of 12 bidders for 2.5GW offshore wind tender Only two sites were made available in the Mediterranean Both floating wind farms will be located 25 km off the Mediterranean coast and have a capacity of approximately 250 MW it is expected to supply electricity equivalent to the annual consumption of up to 500,000 people and produce approximately 1 TWh of clean electricity per year EDF and Maple Power were awarded the site in the Golfe de Fos area off Fos-sur-Mer while the Ocean Winds and Banque des Territoires partnership won the site in the Narbonaise area between Agde and Port-la-Nouvelle Ocean Winds is a joint venture between EDP Renewables and Engie The winners also signed off on recycling wind turbines and to hire small and medium enterprises for 10% of the work involving studies The Occitanie Floating Wind Turbines project or EFLO for short is expected to generate approximately 5m hours of work during its development and construction phases and will then create permanent maintenance jobs during its operational phase 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Three offers have been submitted for the entire steel group ofex Ilva: the Azerbaijani group consisting of Baku Steel Co. e Azerbaijan Investment Company OJSC; the Indian steel group Jindal Steel International and the Americans of Bedrock Industries Management Co Inc The submission of binding offers for the acquisition of the former Ilva group and the Taranto steelworks expired yesterday at midnight This morning the commissioners opened the envelopes that revealed the names of the buyers interested in the entire group There are also other offers that concern some specific sites A total of seven offers arrived for just some assets including the consortium Car Segnaletica Stradale Srl SpA and Trans Isole Srl; Eusider SpA; cordata Eusider SpA Marcegaglia Steel SpA e Profilmec SpA; IMC SpA; Marcegaglia Steel SpA; roped party Marcegaglia Steel SpA e Sideralba SpA; and finally the Vitali SpA the Mantua group is targeting the former Ilva sites destined for the production of Socova pipes in Sénas the Italian group recently acquired the Fos-sur-Mer plant); Racconigi but in this case in a consortium with two other Italian steel companies The commissioners will now take some time to evaluate the offers and examine them it is important to underline that the deadline of midnight yesterday is not categorical it is possible that further offers will arrive soon which will be taken into consideration only if advantageous The commissioners will look in particular at the employment aspects decarbonisation and the size of the investments with a view to ensuring sustainable development of the plants and maximum protection of the workers involved The deadline for submitting binding offers for the acquisition of Acciaierie d'Italia has been postponed from November 30 the time needed to allow buyers to evaluate the offer the deadline could not have been extended beyond 2-3 months the timing would have been dictated by the financing of the related industries It is no coincidence that last month the 320 million euro bridging loan approved by Brussels in July 2024 for the relaunch of the group's factories saw an increase of 100 million The measure is contained in the Milleproroghe decree published in the Official Journal The intervention is intended to be a support for companies in extraordinary administration "to guarantee and enhance" productivity currently at two million tons It should be noted that the commissioners have estimated that approximately 1,5 billion can be obtained from the sale of the group the industrial plan launched in the summer provides for 1,8 billion in investments: one billion for the restoration of the plants and another 680 million for technological development according to the 61-page report of the commissioners of Ex Ilva the interventions necessary to restore the full operation of the existing plants would amount to 900 million euros and "will allow us to reach an annual crude steel production capacity of approximately 2025 million tons starting from the end of 6 aligned with what is necessary to guarantee the break-even of the company" The investment for the introduction of production technologies with a lower emission impact to be started in 2025 is estimated at 680 million euros "for the installation of electric furnace production capacity for approximately 4 million tons of crude steel to integrate and partially replace blast furnace production" Read also other news on Nova News Click here and receive updates on WhatsApp Follow us on the social channels of Nova News on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Telegram Jet Kerosene Market Analysis: Industry Market Size Copyright © ChemAnalyst - 2020 | Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy a consortium of Entara LLC (“Entara”) and Trafigura Pte Ltd (“Trafigura”) has entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire the Fos-sur-Mer refinery and the Toulouse and Villette de Vienne terminals from Esso The proposed acquisition is subject to a formal information and consultation procedure with employee representative bodies Its completion is subject to regulatory approvals and is expected by the end of 2024 The financial terms of the proposed transaction are confidential Rhône Energies was formed by Entara and Trafigura to combine the strengths of a proven refinery operator with a global market leader in energy and commodities Entara was established by former executives of Crossbridge Energy who have a track record of managing and optimising refinery assets Trafigura is one of the world’s largest suppliers of energy and commodities operating in over 150 countries and trading over 5.5 million barrels of oil and petroleum products every day Trafigura has a 30-year history of working with refineries through direct investment capacity utilization and supply and offtake “We would be delighted to acquire and assume stewardship of the Esso’s Fos-sur-Mer refinery operations and look forward to engaging with the operational management employee representatives and government stakeholders over the coming weeks and months to confirm our commitment to the operation and our plans for the future,” said Entara’s CEO “We are committed to upholding the operation’s high standards of environmental responsibility  “The Fos-sur-Mer refinery is an efficient well-run operation strategically located on France’s Mediterranean coast,” said Ben Luckock “The refinery will continue to be an important contributor to energy security in the region and would benefit from Trafigura’s global trading and logistics network Oil and petroleum products will continue to play an important role in supporting growing global energy demand during the transition currently underway to a low-carbon economy.”  Rhône Energies intends to maintain the current workforce with approximately 310 members of staff who will transfer to Rhône Energies on completion of the proposed transaction The company would also aim to maintain a competitive compensation and benefits programme for the workforce as well as learning and development opportunities and a reliable off-taker of refined products destined to the domestic market Rhône Energies would agree to continue to supply Esso SAF in the region The company aims to further improve margin capture process utilization and to maximize high value products Rhône Energies intends to invest in the sustainability of the site to reduce its carbon intensity footprint while also investing in growth projects enabling further co-processing of biogenic feedstocks to produce renewable fuels For further information please contact: Alexandre Dechaux, Teneo FranceTel: +33 6 17 96 61 41 or Email: Alexandre.dechaux@teneo.com Rhône Energies website: www.rhoneenergies.ch Visit: https://entarapartners.com/ Trafigura’s Press Office: +41 (0) 22 592 4528 or media@trafigura.com owned by its employees and founded 30 years ago Visit: www.trafigura.com Storengy’s HyPSTER project injects its first hydrogen molecules into a salt cavern in Etrez.Symbio starts pre-production of its 40kW fuel cells for light-duty vehicles in its Saint-Fons factory.HYmpulsion inaugurates its 7th hydrogen refueling station on the November 15 in Valence.Clermont Auvergne Métropole welcomes four retrofit buses from GCK Mobility and a new one by Solaris Bus & Coach First hydrogen-electric powered fishing training vessel VoltAero inaugurates its new industrial facility for the production of its Cassio electric-hybrid aircraft in Saint-Agnan Höegh Evi to partner with Port of Port-La Nouvelle to develop strategic infrastructure for hydrogen import to France and Europe Solaris Bus & Coach deploys a hydrogen bus in Fos-sur-Mer.H2V and Hy2gen sign a strategic partnership to produce e-kerosene for the Marseille’s Airport. Air Liquide andTotal Energies join forces to produce renewable hydrogen in La Mède for the production of biodiesel and SAF Lhyfe supplies sailor Arnaud Boissières with 18kg of renewable hydrogen to supply its emergency systems La Roche-sur-Yon orders two hydrogen buses from IVECO Bus.Teréga supplies the Vendée Globe Village with renewable hydrogen for its energetic needs.– Other newsGRT Gaz andTeréga launch a call for interest.Storengy launches a market survey for underground hydrogen storage in France.Energy Pool and Lhyfe use the flexibility of renewable green hydrogen production to support grid stability (82.89%)—has entered formal discussions for the sale of its 140,000-b/sd (133,000-b/d) Fos-sur-Mer integrated refinery in the Bouches-du-Rhône region of southern France’s Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Esso SAF has entered exclusive negotiations to sell its refining and logistics operations in southern France the four companies said in separate releases on Apr The proposed transaction—which remains subject to a formal information and consultation procedure already underway with Esso SAF employee representative bodies as well as to regulatory approvals—would include transfer of 310 employees Esso Raffinage and Esso SAF working at the sites to Rhône Energies in accordance with regulations currently in force while guaranteeing continuity of supply to its customers in the south of France chief executive officer and chairman of Esso SAF “We are convinced that under the leadership of Rhône Energies and thanks to its support the teams will continue to work tirelessly to supply the energy products needed on the market while continuing the site's commitment to the energy transition,” said Amyot Esso SAF said it will continue supplying customers in throughout the region with fuels and specialty products such as lubricants from its 244,000-b/sd (231,800 b/cd) Notre-Dame-de-Gravenchon refinery in Port-Jérôme-sur-Seine Under terms of the proposed acquisition—financial details of which remain confidential—Trafigura said it would enter into a minimum 10-year exclusive crude oil supply and product offtake agreement Rhône Energies said it plans to further improve the refinery’s margin capture and to invest in sustainability of the site to reduce its carbon intensity footprint Rhône Energies confirmed additional investments into the refinery would entail growth projects to enable further co-processing of biogenic feedstocks for production of renewable fuels Completion of the proposed transaction is anticipated by the end of 2024 Announcement of Esso SAF’s proposed divestment of the Fos-sur-Mer refining and logistics assets comes on the same day as ExxonMobil’s 100%-owned ExxonMobil Chemical France (EMCF) revealed its plan to permanently close the primary chemical production unit at its Gravenchon site co-located near Esso SAF’s Gravenchon refinery in Port-Jérôme-sur-Seine Following more than €500 million in losses since 2018 EMCF aims to shut down its Gravenchon steam cracker—which produces 400,000 tonnes/year (tpy) of ethylene—as well as related derivatives units and logistics installations “Despite efforts to reduce costs and improve the site’s economics [the site] not competitive in the market…[as] configuration of the steam cracker and higher energy prices make it uncompetitive,” ExxonMobil said Anticipated to occur in 2024 but still subject to relevant government approvals the proposed closure would result in the loss of 677 ExxonMobil jobs in France that would be reduced over time through 2025 No employment separation is considered before 2025 ExxonMobil said it plans to close associated buildings the Esso Gravenchon refinery in Port-Jérôme-sur-Seine will continue to operate and supply France with fuels the operator said it will initiate its search for individual and collective solutions following consultation with applicable works councils and enhanced support measures aimed at helping employees finding new jobs will be made available ExxonMobil said it is already contemplating options for how it can assist in creating possible new uses for the lands made available following remediation of the chemicals manufacturing site according to ExxonMobil’s 2023 annual report to investors Four Nigerian stowaways were found perched on the rudder of the MSC Fiammetta the vessel docked at Las Palmas de Gran Canaria when dockworkers spotted the stowaways and alerted maritime authorities The stowaways were brought ashore for investigation and they appeared to be in fair health despite the dangerous six-day journey The MSC Fiammetta, which was built in 2008 and can carry 5,770 TEU traveled around 2,000 nautical miles from Abidjan Previous incidents have shown that stowaways can move from the rudder to the steering gear room a risky move that has become increasingly common Authorities confirmed that the four men were being investigated under Spanish law which often requires stowaways to return to the ship responsible for their transportation such as the three Nigerian stowaways found on an oil tanker in November 2023 An increasing number of migrants are trying to reach the Canary Islands Spanish police have reported an upsurge in sightings of small boats and stowaways on commercial ships two young Nigerians were spotted aboard another MSC ship the MSC Fiammetta resumed its journey from the Canary Islands with its cargo intact and the stowaways safely ashore Disclaimer : The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only While we endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct we make no representations or warranties of any kind suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information or related graphics contained on the website for any purpose Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation or any loss or 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Suggest a correction Marine Insight News Network is a premier source for up-to-date and insightful coverage of the maritime industry Marine Insight News Network prides itself on delivering accurate Signup today and get maritime ebooks submitted to your inbox directly.  © 2010 - 2025 Marine Insight — All Rights Reserved We respect your privacy and take protecting it very seriously Today’s Video of the Day from the European Space Agency features the port town of Fos-Sur-Mer located in the southern part of Bouches-du-Rhône “Bouches-du-Rhône is the third most populated department in France Gard to the west and Var to the east,” says ESA has one of the largest container ports in the country the Frioul archipelago is made of four islands: Pomègue “Fos-sur-Mer lies on the Golfe de Fos an inlet of the Mediterranean’s Gulf of Lion the port town was transformed in the 1960s with the expansion of Marseille’s port and the construction of a major industrial area It has since become the center of Marseille’s traffic and container shipments.” By Chrissy Sexton, Earth.com Staff Writer Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) is revising its former standalone Türkiye/West Med to US service the new set-up will connect Mediterranean and US trade by adding direct coverage from Barcelona These new calls in Barcelona and Fos-sur-Mer aim to further expand MSC’s transatlantic coverage and increase trade connectivity between Europe and the US READ: MSC first to receive shore power supply in Hamburg Tekirdag – Gebze – Aliaga – Haifa – Fos-sur-Mer – Barcelona – Valencia – Sines – Boston – New York – Philadelphia – Savannah The first sailing will be with the MSC Manzanillo Last week, MSC reached an agreement with premier technology startup NYSHEX to digitise the performance monitoring of its ocean freight contracts Arkas Line has added a second company-owned vessel to the USA Express Service (USX) Moller—Maersk (Maersk) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate Red Sea Gateway Terminal (RSGT) Chittagong the first privately-owned container terminal in Bangladesh DP World is set to implement OneStop Modal and the OneStop Vehicle Booking System (VBS) The US House of Representatives has voted to overturn the Environmental Protection Agency‘s (EPA) 2023