London, July 10, 2025 (Oilandgaspress) –-bp has reached an agreement to sell its mobility & convenience and bp pulse businesses in the Netherlands to Catom. The sale is part of bp’s previously announced $20bn divestment programme and is expected to complete by the end of 2025, subject to regulatory approvals. This is the latest example of bp’s strategy in action to reshape and high-grade its downstream businesses, focusing on leading integrated positions. The transaction includes around 300 bp-owned or branded retail sites – some with on-site EV charging infrastructure – as well as 15 operational bp pulse EV charging hubs, eight under development and the associated Dutch fleet business.
Transaction Contributes to bp’s $20bn divestment programme and reset strategy to focus the downstream.
Deal sees Catom expand its OK retail network to over 400 petrol stations across the Netherlands.
Expected to complete by the end of 2025, subject to regulatory approvals.
Catom, founded in 1998 by experienced entrepreneurs, is a fast-growing player in the trade, distribution, and sale of fuels and lubricants in the Netherlands. With this acquisition, Catom expands its OK retail network to over 400 retail sites in strategic locations across the Netherlands. Catom was ultimately selected as the successful bidder as they presented the best overall offer, including future plans for the business and protection of terms and conditions of employees.. Read More
Electroverse skyrockets to 1 million public EV chargers Octopus Energy’s electric vehicle (EV) charging platform, Electroverse, now connects drivers to over 1 million public EV chargers across the globe. Electroverse’s award-winning ‘one card, one app’ model takes the stress out of charging, making it easy for drivers to power up without juggling multiple apps or accounts.
With global EV sales topping 17 million in 2024 – over one in five new cars worldwide – Electroverse is helping accelerate the shift to cleaner transport.* This comes only a couple of months after the UK reached 100,000 public EV chargers, as the country races toward 300,000 public chargers by 2030.** Launched in 2020, Electroverse is already the largest consumer EV charging platform in Europe – and with more than 500 chargers added each day, it continues to grow at record speed.
Drivers can tap and charge at 8 out of 10 public EV charge points across Europe, spanning more than 1,200 brands including industry giants like IONITY, Allego, Aral pulse, TotalEnergies, Mer, Fastned and Powerdot.***
Available in 40 countries and 20 languages, the platform continues to expand, unlocking access to global charging for drivers in locations as far-flung as South Korea, Thailand and the French island of La Réunion.
Drivers appreciate the platform’s user-friendly features – from its slick app and in-car tech to Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and a built-in route planner, making charging on the go a breeze.
Electroverse is also leading the way in smart pricing. Its innovative ‘Plunge Pricing’ feature offers drivers up to 50% off charging costs when green energy is abundant, encouraging cleaner, smarter charging habits.
Octopus challenges Ofgem’s “policy over people” approach Ofgem has spent two years investigating an alleged issue with prepayment meter bills that had zero customer complaints and had already channeled millions of pounds into customers’ hands.
Ofgem asked Octopus to pay £1.5 million to prepayment customers who had not received ‘final bills’ and to change its billing policy to always issue a final bill for prepayment customers. Octopus has complied with both demands.
However, Ofgem’s ruling that prepayment customers must receive a final bill upon moving out – while sensible in principle – is impossible to implement in most cases, as:
60% of prepayment customers don’t notify Octopus when they move. Most use up their remaining credit or leave it for the next tenant.
Octopus – and other suppliers – rely on slow and unreliable traditional prepayment industry systems for final billing; the customer’s prepayment meter card is the source of information (prepay customers know their balance at all times as it’s on the meter and is needed for top ups).
Octopus only has bank account details for 10% of prepay customers, while 70% of refund cheques go uncashed due to a lack of forwarding addresses.
Only 2% of prepay customers contact Octopus about final bills.
This means that under Ofgem’s rules, only about 16% of prepay customers would actually receive a final statement and any due credit refund.
Instead of following Ofgem’s unrealistic final bill mandate based on unreliable data, Octopus charged prepay customers around £70 below the price cap (unlike other major suppliers), ensuring they are always better off regardless of their tenancy status.
Octopus also leaves any remaining credit on the meter for incoming tenants to use, recognising that outgoing tenants typically use up their credit before moving, or coordinate informally with the incoming tenants.
The company also writes off any debt on the meter when contacted by the incoming tenant.
TRATON GROUP reports unit sales slightly above prior-year level with 80,000 vehicles in the second quarter of 2025 In an uncertain market environment, the TRATON GROUP reported unit sales that were slightly above the prior-year level in the second quarter of 2025. Based on preliminary figures, a total of 80,000 vehicles were sold in the second quarter of 2025, compared to 79,000 vehicles in the prior-year quarter. In the first half of 2025, unit sales came to 153,100, representing a 4% decrease.
Scania Vehicles & Services sold 5% fewer vehicles in the second quarter of 2025 than in the prior-year quarter. In Brazil, elevated dealer stocks, rising interest rates, and high inflation are creating challenging market conditions. This is particularly affecting Scania due to the focus on heavy duty trucks. Unit sales declined by 10% in the first half of the year.
MAN Truck & Bus increased unit sales by 4% in the second quarter of 2025, reflecting the good order momentum of the last two quarters in Europe, especially in Germany. In the first half of 2025, MAN’s unit sales were 5% lower year-on-year.
International Motors saw an increase in unit sales of 10% in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the prior-year quarter, which had been affected by a fire at a supplier’s plant. However, the US market faces ongoing uncertainty regarding the impact of import tariffs and the economic outlook. Unit sales fell by 2% at International in the first half of 2025.
Volkswagen Truck & Bus (VWTB) posted a 4% decline in unit sales in the second quarter of 2025. VWTB was also affected by the weakening momentum in the Brazilian market. Nonetheless, VWTB grew unit sales by 6% in the first half of the year due to the strong opening quarter.
Volkswagen Group delivers around 50% more all-electric vehicles worldwide Growth in South America (+18 percent), Western Europe (+1 percent) and Central and Eastern Europe (+9 percent) more than compensates for expected declines in China (-2 percent) and North America (-7 percent) Global BEV share in the first half of the year increases significantly year-on-year from 7 to 11 percent, strong growth in Europe (+89 percent) and the USA (+24 percent), declining development in China (-34 percent), Volkswagen Group clear BEV market leader in Europe (market share of around 28 percent) Rising orders are driven by new models popular with customers across all drive types, such as the VW ID.7 Tourer, CUPRA Terramar, Skoda Elroq, Audi Q6 e-tron and Porsche 911, BEV orders increase most significantly (+62 percent) Demand for vehicles with modern second-generation plug-in hybrid drives (PHEV) and all-electric ranges of up to 143 km1 is increasing
Best-selling all-electric vehicles (BEV)
Volkswagen ID.4/ID.5 84,900
Volkswagen ID.3 60,700
Audi Q4 e-tron (incl. Sportback) 44,600
Volkswagen ID.7 (incl. Tourer) 38,700
Škoda Enyaq (incl. Coupé) 38,700
Audi Q6 e-tron (incl. Sportback) 36,500
Škoda Elroq 34,300
Volkswagen ID. Buzz (incl. Cargo) 27,600
Porsche Macan 25,900
CUPRA Born 22,100
Eni report on the purchase of treasury shares During the period from 30 June to 4 July 2025, Eni acquired on the Euronext Milan no. 3,599,998 shares (equal to 0.11% of the share capital), at a weighted average price per share equal to 13.8894 euro, for a total consideration of 50,001,849.83 euro within the treasury shares program approved by the Shareholders’ Meeting on 14 May 2025, previously subject to disclosure in accordance with applicable legislation.
On the basis of the information provided by the intermediary appointed to make the purchases, here below a synthesis of transactions for the purchase of treasury shares on the Euronext Milan on a daily basis:
The Baleine project: impact on Ivorian energy Eni has successfully launched Phase 3 of the Baleine Project. For Côte d’Ivoire, Baleine plays a fundamental role in meeting domestic energy demand and establishing the country as a regional energy hub. Thanks to cutting-edge technologies, Baleine is a model of excellence in the African landscape, being the first net-zero upstream development on the continent, a blueprint for future low-impact energy initiatives. The use of the FPSO Petrojarl Knong and the FSO Yamoussoukro ensures efficient offshore production, while all processed gas is allocated to the country’s internal consumption, supporting Ivorian energy security and fostering industrial growth. Baleine stands out for its strong sustainability focus, with improved cookstove distribution, forest conservation programmes and community development initiatives, all part of a long-term and responsible presence in the country.
The 21st-century revival of the classic Mille Miglia . The 1000 Miglia Green is long. A thousand miles long, to be precise. Covering dozens of towns from Brescia to Rome (and back again), this is clearly not a trip for the faint of heart. It is a test of stamina and strategy as much as speed. As the route zigzags its way across Italy, the scenery shifts from lush mountain passes to frenzied urban sprawls. It’s mad, chaotic, and completely captivating.
Luckily, we brought three long-range Polestars along for the ride. With each car capable of more than 600 km on a full charge, all models delivered the ideal blend of range, performance, and precision. But, as with everything at Polestar, we brought more than just technical prowess.
Dressed in bespoke racing liveries—including two-tone paint schemes and “dipped” front ends—Collezione Mille celebrates the Mille Miglia’s rich 98-year legacy. The designs extended Polestar’s yellow split-colour theme, first seen in the Arctic Circle Collection at the FAT Ice Race earlier this year.
The 1000 Miglia is a revival of the original Mille Miglia, a legendary endurance race that took place from 1927 to 1957. Today, it is a prestigious historic motoring event, open exclusively to classic cars that participated in, or were eligible for, the original Mille Miglia. The 1000 Miglia Green, held alongside the main event, is dedicated to electric vehicles and sustainable mobility.
A fresh start for Daihatsu In 2023, certification irregularities were uncovered at Daihatsu. In March of the following year, President Masahiro Inoue led the company in launching a new organizational structure, and reforms are currently making steady progress to prevent a recurrence. Amid all this, Toyota Times was contacted by President Inoue, who asked that the team visit Daihatsu’s genba to see the reality on the ground.
Yuta Tomikawa visited Daihatsu headquarters in Osaka in October, 2024. What has the state of mind been in the genba during this period since the issues were discovered?
They reflected on what the real cause was, on the pain of being unable to explain things—to suppliers, customers, or even family—and on the quiet strength they found in themselves in facing the issues head-on. In the video, employees speak openly from the heart.
December 20, 2023 was the day the third-party committee released their audit findings. Daihatsu designated this day as “Fresh Start Day,” and President Inoue called upon all employees to “pledge to prevent recurrences both now and in the future.”
To ensure that every employee understands the certification issues and thinks about how to work in ways that prevent recurrence, Daihatsu established the Koudoukan, a place to think and act. It’s a place to understand the background of the certification issues and learn from case studies.
Two years since the issue came to light, in June 2025, Daihatsu announced the new Move. President Inoue observed, “We’re a carmaker. New cars keep us going.”
Volkswagen US deliveries falls Volkswagen said Wednesday that sales into the United States had taken a hit, underscoring the impact of President Donald Trump’s drastic trade measures.
Total vehicle deliveries into North America fell almost seven percent in the first half of the year, the German group said, even as overall deliveries worldwide notched a rise of 1.3 percent. In the three months to June — a period dominated by the fallout of Trump announcing 25-percent tariffs on cars in late March and further sweeping duties in April — deliveries to North America plunged 16.2 percent.
In China, a key market where European carmakers are struggling against the electric models of local competitors such as BYD, first-half deliveries fell just over two percent.
Setra for exclusive deployments vip-shuttle.com GmbH is crowning its 25th anniversary with a comfortable Setra coach for very special events.
The 13.9 m long S 517 HD is equipped with 40 leather seats, 16 of which are arranged facing each other at four tables. Depending on requirements, the Setra ComfortClass coach can be converted to 36 seats with six tables.
The exclusively equipped vehicle features a kitchen unit with beer dispenser, coffee machine with milk cooler, microwave grill/convection oven, dishwasher and three refrigerators with freezer compartments. A special catering container keeps food warm while on the move. A multimedia system transmits videos to four 21‑inch monitors to provide entertainment and information for guests from business, politics, sport and show business. There is a loudspeaker at each seat.
The black-painted coach with tinted windows for more privacy is available for rentals, charter and shuttle services and is used, among other things, as a conference bus for delegations of large industrial companies, as a tour bus for international stars and as a team vehicle for various sports teams.
Equipped with the latest driver and assistance systems, the S 517 HD is the first Setra coach in the ComfortClass that the Swabian company has added it to its fleet.
Nanno Janssen haulage company relies on electric trucks Nanno Janssen Spedition GmbH from Leer in Lower Saxony is fully committed to electromobility. The controllers there exclude adding further diesel trucks to their fleet. The only restriction is that the enterprise also transports hazardous goods class 1 pyrotechnics, which is largely not permitted with an electric truck so far. 27 of the company’s total of 75 trucks are already on the road with electricity, and the number of electric trucks is expected to increase to 50 by the end of the year. More than half of the fleet would have been converted from diesel to electric drive. In mid-June, the family-owned company took over the first five out of ten Mercedes-Benz eActros 600s ordered at the Wörth am Rhein plant. And so many more will be added soon. Just a few days later, the freight forwarder opened its own charging park with a grid output of four megawatts and a total of 20 charging points.
Shell plc 2ⁿᵈ quarter 2025 interim dividend announcement On Thursday July 31st, 2025 at 07:00 BST (08:00 CEST and 02:00 EDT) Shell plc will release its second quarter results and second quarter interim dividend announcement for 2025.
CNOOC Limited Announces Zhang Chuanjiang as Chairman CNOOC Limited announces that Mr. Zhang Chuanjiang has been appointed as Chairman of the Board, a Non-executive Director, Chairman of the Nomination Committee and Chairman of the Strategy and Sustainability Committee of the Company.
The Board would like to take this opportunity to offer its sincere congratulation to Mr. Zhang.
Zhang Chuanjiang
Born in 1968, Mr. Zhang is a professor-level senior engineer with a Master’s degree in engineering. Mr. Zhang previously served as the Deputy General Manager and General Manager of Ordos Coal-to-Liquids Branch of China Shenhua Coal to Liquid and Chemical Co., Ltd., the Chairman of China Shenhua Coal to Liquid and Chemical Co., Ltd., and the Director of the Chemical Industry Operation and Management Center of China Energy Investment Corporation Co., Ltd. (CHN Energy). He served as the Chairman of CHN Energy Ningxia Coal Industry Co., Ltd. from March 2020 to July 2020. He served as a Vice President of China Datang Corporation Ltd. from July 2020 to April 2024. He served as the Director and President of China Datang Corporation Ltd. from April 2024 to June 2025. He has been serving as Chairman of China National Offshore Oil Corporation, Chairman and President of Overseas Oil & Gas Corporation, Ltd., and Chairman of CNOOC (BVI) Limited from June 2025. Mr. Zhang has been appointed as Chairman of the Board, a Non-executive Director, Chairman of the Nomination Committee and Chairman of the Strategy and Sustainability Committee of the Company with effect from 8 July 2025.
The Amundi Evian Championship’s world class stage As the official Automotive and Mobility Partner of The Amundi Evian Championship, Porsche will once again provide a quite special brand experience in conjunction with one of the most prestigious events worldwide in women’s professional golf. In the magnificent Evian Resort Golf Club set in the mountains surrounding Évian-les-Bains in France, customers and fans at the only major to be held in Continental Europe can expect spectacular golf and Porsche moments revolving around the Taycan Turbo S as the hole-in-one prize. The Amundi Evian Championship will attract the world’s elite women golfers to the Evian Resort Golf Club on the south banks of Lake Geneva from 10 to 13 July 2025. In front of a stunning mountain backdrop, the LPGA Tour and Ladies European Tour major provides the guests with, alongside top golf, an event experience of the highest class. And right in the middle of everything, Porsche as the Automotive and Mobility Partner presenting select brand highlights on the attractive stage.
One of the highlights of the sports car attractions at the venue for spectators and players is the Porsche Taycan Turbo S as the spectacular hole-in-one prize. On the tricky approximately 140-metre 16th hole, the English golfer Jodi Ewart Shadoff last year fulfilled a dream by acing the par 3. “It’s incredible. Porsche has always been my dream car,” said the joyous Shadoff when talking about her prize, a Porsche Macan Turbo. This year, the professional players can win the sports car by hitting a hole-in-one during the tournament as can the amateurs in the Pro-am one day before the major starts.
Axel Plasse is appointed Vice President of Hypertech Alpine Axel Plasse will join Alpine on September 1st as Vice President of Hypertech Alpine (Viry-Châtillon site). Axel Plasse replaces Bruno Famin, who will be appointed Alpine Vice President of Motorsport, in charge of sport activities in Viry-Châtillon, continuing to push sports performance with his extensive experience, and will report to Axel Plasse.
Combining unique cutting-edge skills, agile organisation, racing DNA and competitive mindset, the centre of excellence ‘Hypertech Alpine’ will play a key role in the development of ultra-high-performance vehicles and innovations in advanced technologies, for Alpine and Renault Group.
Axel Plasse is joining to accelerate the transformation of Viry-Châtillon site, with double ambition of getting on the podiums in motorsport and bring unique innovative assets to Alpine and to Renault Group.
World’s first hybrid solar-powered inland shipping vessel Dutch maritime solar innovator Wattlab has delivered a solar energy system for HGK Shipping’s inland shipping cargo vessel Blue Marlin. Representing a major technical milestone and step forward for sustainable inland shipping, the vessel’s 192 solar panels will provide power to both the onboard and propulsion systems, making the Blue Marlin the first inland shipping vessel in the world capable of hybrid sailing with solar power.
HGK Shipping is a European inland waterway shipping company operating a fleet of 350 vessels. With annual freight figures in the region of 43 million tonnes, HGK Shipping is considered to be a leading player in European dry bulk, gas and chemical transport. Wattlab, which is also active in the seagoing shipping industry, brings broad maritime experience to this pioneering project.
Wattlab has worked previously with HGK Shipping. In Q2 2024, HGK’s 135-metre long dry cargo vessel MS Helios made headlines – and entered The Guinness Book of Records – for having the world’s largest solar panel installation on an inland shipping vessel. The MS Helios is equipped with 312 solar panels.
Canadian Tire Motorsport Park Hyundai Motor America is heading north to Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (CTMP) for the Canadian Tire Motorsport Park 120 race, ready to build on the automaker’s remarkably successful 2025 IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge (IMPC) season. With a commanding lead in the IMPC Manufacturers’ Championship and a string of impressive finishes, Hyundai is set to tackle the demanding Canadian circuit.
Hyundai’s pursuit of a sixth-consecutive Manufacturers’ Championship has been exceptionally successful so far this year. This season has been marked by victories at Daytona and Sebring, a historic 1-2-3 finish at Laguna Seca, and a dominant 1-2 finish at Mid-Ohio. The most recent outing at Watkins Glen International saw Victor Gonzalez Racing’s No. 99 Hyundai Elantra N TCR, piloted by Eric Powell and Tyler Gonzalez, secure a hard-fought second-place podium finish. This strong result was reinforced by the third-place finish of the No. 98 Bryan Herta Autosport (BHA) Elantra N TCR piloted by Parker Chase and Harry Gottsacker, underscoring Hyundai’s resilience in challenging conditions. Hyundai remains firmly in first position in the IMPC Manufacturers’ Championship.
CTMP (formerly Mosport) hosts a 2.459-mile, 10-turn road course located near Toronto known for its high-speed sections and significant elevation changes. The circuit provides a unique test for both drivers and cars. Hyundai has a strong history at CTMP, having previously secured victories and podiums at this iconic North American venue. The Elantra N TCR has consistently demonstrated its durability and speed, making it well-suited for the rigorous demands of this track.
Hyundai’s strong contingent of Elantra N TCR cars will be on track, including the championship-leading BHA entries and the podium-contending Victor Gonzalez Racing cars. Drivers are eager to leverage the platform’s proven performance along with their collective experience to continue Hyundai’s championship momentum.
The Canadian Tire Motorsport Park 120 is scheduled for Saturday, July 12, with the green flag set to wave at 1:25 PM ET.
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