The biofuel plant, started in 2021, was set to produce 820,000 tonnes of biofuels annually by 2025.
The project faced technical issues, prompting a temporary pause to reassess and optimize construction processes.
This pause is part of Shell's broader shift, reducing its green initiatives in favor of more profitable oil and gas projects.
Key quote:
“Low-carbon fuels form a key part of Shell’s ambitions to provide affordable and sustainable products to our customers.”
— Shell spokesperson.
Why this matters:
The delay in Shell's biodiesel plant reflects broader industry struggles to transition to sustainable energy. Traditional diesel fuels are known contributors to air pollution, which poses significant health risks, including respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. Biodiesel, by contrast, burns cleaner and produces fewer pollutants, offering a healthier alternative for communities around the world.
A coalition of more than 20 environmental and climate groups have launched a campaign calling for a ban on fossil fuel advertising and sponsorship across the European Union, similar to bans on tobacco advertising.
The U.N.'s top climate official urged governments Monday to stop their “deferral and delay" tactics and instead embrace rapid, widespread measures to curb and adapt to global warming.
