Biofuels comeback will give West a rare energy win

A global drive to replace combustion engines with electric cars has threatened to undermine biofuels. In 2024, planes and ships will open a new avenue for propellants made from food and plant waste. That could offer a lifeline to fossil-fuel majors such as BP (BP.L), TotalEnergies (TTEF.PA) and Eni (ENI.MI) – and benefit the West.