04 Dec Energy/Automotive news,commentary and analysis | December, 04 2025
London, December 04, 2025, (Oilandgaspress) –––A tidal turbine in Scotland has set a new reliability record, operating for more than six and a half years without any unplanned maintenance. Located in the Pentland Firth—a channel known for some of the world’s fastest tidal currents—the turbine is part of the MeyGen project, which has been generating power since 2016. The site’s four turbines currently supply enough electricity for around 7,000 homes, with tidal energy offering the advantages of predictability and consistent output.
Project operator SAE Renewables plans to add 20 more turbines by 2030, with a long-term ambition of expanding to 130 units, which would make MeyGen one of the world’s largest tidal arrays. The turbine’s exceptional durability is seen as a major step toward reducing costs and proving tidal energy’s long-term commercial viability. Read More
CNOOC announced that Weizhou 11-4 Oilfield Adjustment and Satellite Fields Development Project has commenced production.The project is located in the Beibu Gulf Basin of the South China Sea, with an average water depth of approximately 43 meters. The project leverages the adjacent existing facilities for development. The main production facilities include a newly-built unmanned wellhead platform and a central processing platform, which are connected to an existing platform through a trestle bridge. 35 development wells are planned to be commissioned, including 28 production wells and 7 water injection wells. The project is expected to achieve a plateau production of approximately 16,900 barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2026. The oil property is light crude.
The project has adopted a coordinated development plan of “three offshore processing centers + one onshore terminal”, serving as a gathering and transportation hub to release the resource capacity and ensure stable energy supply in the region.
CNOOC Limited holds 100% interest in this project and is the operator. Read More
Embraer signed five Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa S.A. (PGZ), a leading state-owned defense company in Poland, and its subsidiaries WZL-1, WZL-2. WSK “PZL-Kalisz” and WBCKT.
This strategic move establishes a framework for extensive, long-term collaboration in the aerospace and defense sectors, reinforcing Embraer’s commitment to strengthening ties with the Polish industry and supporting the creation of highly skilled jobs in Poland.
In the coming weeks, Embraer and PGZ will assess opportunities for industrial cooperation in the aerospace sector, including operational support, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, components manufacturing, supply chain solutions, and the design, development, production, industrialization, engineering, and testing of aerospace products. The scope of cooperation may also extend to C4ISR activities.
Embraer also formalized MoUs with WZL-1 and WZL-2, further deepening its engagement with key players of the Polish aerospace ecosystem. The partnership with WZL-1 encompasses metallic and composite parts manufacturing, technology transfer, certification and quality assurance, and emerging technologies—areas that contribute to strengthening industrial and technological capabilities. Meanwhile, the MoU with WZL-2 focuses on exploring collaboration in MRO activities for the KC-390 and other aircraft, as well as painting services.
Beyond the main agreement with PGZ, Embraer signed additional MoUs with WSK and WBCKT, which together expand the outlook for industrial collaboration across complementary capabilities. The MoU with WSK covers potential cooperation in aircraft component production and services, mechanical and heat-treatment processes, as well as training programs and consulting services. With WBCKT, the companies will evaluate opportunities for the joint development of ground support equipment (GSE) for the KC-390 Millennium multi-mission transport aircraft.
Together, these agreements form a robust platform for expanding Embraer’s industrial presence in Poland and fostering long-term technological, economic, and defense cooperation. Read More
Embraer celebrated the delivery of the 1,700th Ipanema cropduster. The aircraft, in the current EMB-203 version, is a sales leader with approximately 60% market share and will be used for spraying various crops by a customer in the city of Imperatriz, Maranhão.
“The delivery of unit 1,700 represents an important milestone in the history of this aircraft, which is synonymous with high productivity, efficiency, low operating cost and sustainability in the sector,” said Sany Onofre, leader of Embraer’s Agricultural Aviation. “We are extremely proud to see how Ipanema continues to contribute strongly to the development of the agricultural sector over the years.”
With more than 180 units sold in the last three years, the aircraft continues to be preferred by rural producers and offers a wide range of equipment aimed at boosting productivity and precision with sustainability. With an efficiency equivalent to four large ground sprayers operating simultaneously, the ethanol-powered aircraft sprays more than 200 hectares per hour, delivering a high-quality application without kneading the soil or spreading pests by contact, generating a result for the field of up to 15 bags more per hectare. Read More
Humanoid, a UK-based robotics and AI company unveiled HMND 01 Alpha Bipedal, a humanoid robot that sets a new benchmark for development speed and operational readiness. Built from initial design to working prototype in just five months, compared with the industry average of 18 to 24 months, Alpha achieved stable walking only 48 hours after final assembly, a milestone that typically takes weeks or even months.
The secret lies in Humanoid’s approach to both hardware and software. The team relied on ultra-precise 3D modeling to create prototypes that closely match simulation, minimizing the “sim-to-real” gap that often slows humanoid development. Using Nvidia’s Isaac Sim and Isaac Lab, the team trained more than 52.5 million seconds of reinforcement-learning locomotion data in simulation, equivalent to nearly 19 months of conventional training, in only two days. The robot took its first real-world steps after just 3.2 million seconds, with minimal randomization needed to handle external pushes of up to 350 Newtons.
Standing 179 centimeters (5’10’’) tall with 29 degrees of freedom excluding end-effectors, Alpha combines top-class upper-body strength with a bimanual payload capacity of 15 kilograms (33 lbs). Its modular end-effectors can be fitted with either 12-degree-of-freedom five-fingered hands or 1-degree-of-freedom parallel grippers, while its head features six RGB cameras, two depth sensors, and a six-microphone array. The robot’s body is equipped with haptic sensors, force/torque sensors, and joint torque feedback, all powered by Nvidia Jetson Orin AGX and Intel i9 processors. Its battery provides three hours of swappable power, ensuring extended operation during testing and development. Read More
Voltempo, the British clean-tech company pioneering ultra-fast EV charging for heavy goods vehicles, announced the appointment of Simon Smith as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). His appointment marks a major phase in the growth of Voltempo and the rollout of the UK’s largest depot-based eHGV infrastructure network under the eFREIGHT 2030 project.
The appointment underscores the company’s commitment to accelerating commercial growth and expanding its impact in the UK and international clean mobility sectors. It follows the start of series production of its advanced Megawatt Charging System (MCS), the Voltempo HyperCharger, a significant milestone in the UK’s transition to zero emission road freight. Read More
A new Voltempo-led consortium, SCALE – Scotland Charging to Accelerate Logistics Electrification, has been launched to tackle one of Scotland’s most pressing transport challenges: cutting the 12.8% of national CO₂ emissions generated by HGV fleets.
Backed by Transport Scotland through its HGV Market Readiness Fund and led by next generation eHGV charging solutions innovator Voltempo, SCALE brings together a group of forward-thinking Scottish hauliers and logistics partners committed to accelerating the shift to electric heavy goods vehicles.
Pioneering leaders in Scotland’s zero-emission freight transition, including Creel Maritime drawing on its Net Zero Timhaul partnership with Scotlog, and James Jones & Sons, will join a wider group of carriers preparing to introduce new electric vehicles into service.SCALE will deploy the latest electric HGVs from a number of vehicle manufacturers from 7.5 tonnes up to 44 tonnes, testing and proving their capability into a range of demanding real-world applications across Scotland, including food distribution, next-day parcel deliveries to remote communities, and the movement of critical medical supplies. Read More
Hybrid drivers across the UK face being hit with double tax under Rachel Reeves’ plans to introduce a pay-per-mile electric levy – which will also apply to petrol and diesel cars.. Plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs), which have both a small battery and a conventional engine, will be slapped with a 1.5p-a-mile charge under the electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED).
The tax, set to come in in 2028, was announced at the Chancellor’s budget last week. The plan will see drivers of battery-only cars pay 3p a mile.
This will mean Britain’s millions of hybrid drivers, who will have to pay for miles driven using both their battery power and conventional fuel, will be taxed again on top of the fuel duty. Read More
Hyundai Unveils Production-Ready Autonomous Mobility Robot Platform ‘at iREX 2025
Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) today unveiled MobED (Mobile Eccentric Droid), its first mass-produced mobility robot platform developed by Hyundai Motor Group’s Robotics LAB, at the International Robot Exhibition 2025 (iREX 2025) in Tokyo, Japan.
First shown as a concept robot at Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2022, MobED has been refined into a production-ready, fully autonomous mobility robot platform using artificial intelligence (AI). The new model takes center stage at the Group’s iREX 2025 booth (West Hall 3-4, W3-44), running from December 3 to 6. Promotional videos showcasing MobED are also accessible via the Group’s official YouTube channel. Watch the video here. Read More
President Donald Trump’s Department of Energy has stripped the words “renewable energy” from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.
The decades-old research facility — headquartered in Golden, Colorado — will now be called the National Laboratory of the Rockies, the DOE announced on Monday .“For decades, this laboratory and its scientific capabilities have pushed the boundaries of what’s possible and delivered impact to the nation,” said Jud Virden, laboratory director of the National Laboratory of the Rockies. “This new name embraces a broader applied energy mission entrusted to us by the Department of Energy to deliver a more affordable and secure energy future for all.”
Founded in response to the 1973 oil crisis, NREL spearheaded the development and integration of a broad array of technologies for every facet of the energy system, from generation to distribution to end use. The new name reflects the Trump administration’s broader vision for the lab’s applied energy research, which historically emphasized alternative and renewable sources of generation, and honors the natural splendor of the lab’s surroundings in Golden, Colorado. Read More
| Oil and Gas Blends | Units | Oil Price | Change |
| Crude Oil (WTI) Oilprice | USD/bbl | $59.20 | Up |
| Crude Oil (Brent) | USD/bbl | $62.86 | — |
| Bonny Light 03/12/25 CBN | USD/bbl | $65.71 | Up |
| Dubai | USD/bbl | $64.47 | — |
| Natural Gas | USD/MMBtu | $5.02 | Up |
| Murban | USD/bbl | $64.66 | Down |
| OPEC basket 03/12/25 OPEC | USD/bbl | $63.17 | Down |
| At press time December 04, 2025 |
U.S. tariffs imposed under Donald Trump are causing major disruption to Canada’s steel industry, particularly in Ontario. Algoma Steel, one of the country’s largest producers, announced it will lay off about 1,000 workers, citing the tariffs as the primary reason. The company says these “unprecedented” duties have severely reduced its access to the U.S. market—normally half of its total shipments—and added nearly C$90 million in direct costs in a single quarter.
In response, Algoma is shutting down its blast furnace and coke-making operations earlier than planned and accelerating its transition to electric-arc furnace technology by 2026. Industry observers say the change is less a voluntary modernization than a forced adjustment to survive, with significant economic fallout for workers and communities dependent on steel production. Read More
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. has announced that its joint venture in China, Dongfeng Nissan Passenger Vehicle Company (DFN), is launching the N6 plug-in hybrid, a sleek and tech-rich sedan for young families.
The N6 , Nissan, PHEV sedan,Tianyan Architecture,Dongfeng ,new energy vehicle (NEV), technology. The sedan features an award-winning design, advanced connected tech for all inside and is equipped with a 1.5-liter engine paired with a high-capacity 21.1 kWh LFP battery. The N6 is offered in five grades: 180 Air, 180 Pro, 180 Max, 180 Max+, and the flagship 170 Max+. Pricing ranges from 99.9 to 129.9 thousand RMB.
The N6 is one of many recent products in Nissan’s expanding China lineup aimed at delivering exciting products with speed and innovation to meet the diverse needs of local customers. As a next-generation plug-in hybrid, the N6 represents four new standards in the PHEV segment. The first is achieving an impressive sub-2L/100 km fuel efficiency (in charge-sustaining mode). The second is an EV maximum driving range of 180 km, made possible by the N6’s 21.1 kWh battery capacity. The third is rapid charging capability, allowing the battery to be charged in under 20 minutes. The fourth is the ability to keep annual running costs within 2,000 RMB. Read More
In September 2025, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced a public-private project to advance the social implementation of hydrogen by accelerating efforts to put it into practical use. As the initiative’s first step, fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) Crown taxis have begun operating on the streets of Tokyo.
Although the vehicles are large and can be challenging to maneuver on narrow roads, they offer excellent quietness and acceleration. Drivers have praised them, saying, “They’re quite cool,” and “I’ve never driven a car this good before.”
At the time of filming, only three were on the road, but 200 are scheduled to be introduced by the end of fiscal 2025—meaning more opportunities for passengers to try them out. The base fare is ¥500 (at the time of filming), the same as a standard taxi, making it an easy choice.
Data collected from these hydrogen taxis will help explore the optimal balance of hydrogen supply and demand. Toyota President Koji Sato, who is also co-chair of the Japan Hydrogen Association, described the initiative as “a tremendous first step with meaningful implications for large-scale social implementation.” Read More
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