Sustainable aviation fuel news: policy
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- 2024-12-16 Policy IATA Reports Slow Growth in Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production for 2024 aero-news.net
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported that the growth of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production in 2024 has been slower than expected. SAF production is expected to reach 1 million tons by the end of the year, which is more tha...supplier Phillips 66 · United States · volume 1 Million Tonnes · International Air Transport Association, Phillips 66
- 2024-11-20 Policy Sustainable Aviation Fuel Grand Challenge Roadmap Implementation Framework energy.gov
An interagency team led by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Grand Challenge Roadmap I...United States · U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration
- 2024-11-19 Policy Supporting Policies for Sustainable Aviation Fuels: Key Areas for Further Research resources.org
The article discusses the current state of sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs) and the policies supporting their development. It highlights the need for further research in areas such as cost, life-cycle emissions, and the broader impacts of SAFs. The article...Resources for the Future
- 2024-11-14 Policy Promoting Sustainable Aviation Fuels: Considerations for Policymakers resources.org
The article discusses the importance of sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs) in reducing the climate impacts of air travel and the various considerations policymakers need to address to promote SAFs effectively. It highlights the current low production levels ...United States · volume 24.5 Million Gallons · feedstock renewable sources or waste materials · International Civil Aviation Organization, US Departments of Energy, US Department of Transportation, US Department of Agriculture, US Environmental Protection Agency
- 2024-11-06 Policy Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Form 637 Application for Registration and Questionnaires Federal Register (Treasury Department)
The Internal Revenue Service, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as req...
- 2024-11-01 Policy Synthetic Aviation Fuel Grand Challenge energy.gov
The Synthetic Aviation Fuel Grand Challenge is a collaborative effort by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and other federal agencies to scale up the production of sy...United States · volume 35 Billion Gallons · feedstock waste streams, renewable energy sources, or gaseous carbon oxides
- 2024-10-24 Policy Cory-Ann Wind Joins Clean Fuels Alliance America as Director of State Regulatory Affairs biobased-diesel.com
Clean Fuels Alliance America has announced the strategic addition of Cory-Ann Wind to their team. Wind, who has spent three decades at the forefront of environmental progress, will assume the position of director of state regulatory affairs for Clean Fuels ...Clean Fuels Alliance America, Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
- 2024-10-01 Policy Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 8864 Federal Register (Treasury Department, Internal Revenue Service)
The Internal Revenue Service, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on information collections, as required by the Paperwork Redu...
- 2024-10-01 Policy UK Labour Government Proposes Legislation for Sustainable Aviation Fuel cnbc.com
The new Labour government in the UK has outlined a series of proposed legislations, including the creation of a publicly-owned clean power company and a bill to facilitate the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The government aims to accelerate ...United Kingdom · Great British Energy
- 2024-09-17 Policy Unraveling Willingness to Pay for Sustainable Aviation Fuel rmi.org
A recent survey by RMI and the Mission Possible Partnership reveals that airlines, logistics service providers, and corporate customers are willing to pay a premium for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and SAF certificates (SAFc). The survey highlights a pre...RMI, Mission Possible Partnership, Bezos Earth Fund
- 2024-08-21 Policy Stewart International Airport Receives $24 Million FAA Grant for Runway Restoration aero-news.net
On August 13, The Port Authority of New York announced that Stewart International Airport will be receiving $24,126,158 from the FAA. This grant funds their previous restoration of two damaged runways. The grant covers the costs of a 2017 restoration projec...United States · Port Authority of New York, FAA, U.S. Department of Transportation
- 2024-08-07 Policy The Andersons, Inc. Reports Solid Q1 Earnings and Optimistic Outlook for 2024 investing.com
The Andersons, Inc. reported a net income of $6 million in Q1, with strong performance from its Renewables division. Despite mixed results in the Trade business, the company's Nutrient and Industrial segment saw increased volumes and margins. The Andersons ...The Andersons, Inc., InvestingPro
- 2024-08-02 Policy Malaysia to Launch National Decarbonisation Roadmap for Aviation in September thestar.com.my
The Malaysian government, led by Transport Minister Anthony Loke, is set to launch a National Decarbonisation Roadmap for Aviation in September. The roadmap, which has been approved by the Cabinet, aims to guide the local aviation sector in adopting sustain...Malaysia · feedstock waste oils and agricultural feedstock · Star Media Group Berhad
- 2024-08-02 Policy Aviation's Move to Net Zero Will Cost $5 Trillion According to the United Nations freerepublic.com
The article discusses the significant financial impact of the aviation industry's transition to Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) as part of global efforts to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. The UK and EU have set ambitious targets for SAF integration int...UK, EU · International Airlines Group (IAG), British Airways, International Air Travel Association (IATA), International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
- 2024-07-30 Policy Ted McKinney Discusses Climate Smart Agriculture and Sustainable Aviation Fuel at Tech Hub LIVE agwired.com
Ted McKinney, CEO of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture, delivered a talk at Tech Hub LIVE in Des Moines, emphasizing the role of climate smart agriculture in addressing climate change while increasing productivity. McKinney highli...National Association of State Departments of Agriculture
- 2024-07-22 Policy UK Government Announces SAF Mandate and Revenue Certainty Mechanism gov.uk
The UK government has announced a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) mandate starting from 1 January 2025, aiming to decarbonize air travel and boost economic growth. The mandate will start at 2% of total UK jet fuel demand, increasing to 10% by 2030 and 22% b...United Kingdom · feedstock Various, including HEFA and power to liquid fuels
- 2024-07-03 Policy Agency Collection Activities; Requesting Comments on Form 637 and IRS Notice 2023-06, IRS Notice 2024-06, Notice 2024-37, IRS Notice 2024-49 Federal Register (Treasury Department, Internal Revenue Service)
The Internal Revenue Service, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as req...
- 2024-06-26 Policy Clean Fuels Alliance America Petitions EPA to Reconsider RFS Volumes for 2024 and 2025 biobased-diesel.com
Clean Fuels Alliance America has filed a formal petition asking the U.S. EPA to reconsider the Renewable Fuel Standard volumes for 2024 and 2025. The petition argues that the EPA's set volumes are significantly below actual production levels, discouraging p...supplier Clean Fuels Alliance America · United States · volume 5.1 Billion Gallons · feedstock fats and oils · Clean Fuels Alliance America, U.S. EPA, USDA Foreign Agricultural Service, U.S. Energy Information Administration
- 2024-06-25 Policy Increased Amounts of Credit or Deduction for Satisfying Certain Prevailing Wage and Registered Apprenticeship Requirements Federal Register (Treasury Department, Internal Revenue Service)
This document sets forth final regulations regarding the increased credit amounts or the increased deduction amount available for taxpayers satisfying prevailing wage and registered apprenticeship (collectively, PWA) requirements established by the Inflatio...
- 2024-06-18 Policy Biofuels International Annual Conference and Exhibition to Include Sustainable Aviation Fuel Summit biofuels-news.com
Biofuels International will be hosting its annual conference and exhibition in Brussels on 18-19 June 2024. For the first time, the event will include a sustainable aviation fuel summit. The summit will focus on decarbonisation, net zero, and energy securit...Biofuels International, Shell, BP, Total, Petronas
- 2024-06-10 Policy EU Biodiesel Industry Faces Threat from Chinese Imports euractiv.com
The article discusses the challenges faced by the EU biodiesel industry due to increasing imports of biodiesel from China. The European Union, a leader in climate ambitions and biofuel production, is seeing its biodiesel industry suffer from dumped prices o...China · volume 1.8 Million Tonnes · European Biodiesel Board
- 2024-06-07 Policy Neogen Releases CelluSmart Technology for Biofuel Industry investorsobserver.com
Neogen Corporation has launched CelluSmart technology, developed by Megazyme by Neogen, for measuring cellulosic ethanol in biofuel production. This technology, which is an improvement upon the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) procedure, includes...supplier Neogen Corporation · CelluSmart technology · Neogen Corporation, Megazyme, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- 2024-06-03 Policy IATA Projects Tripling of SAF Production by 2024 biobased-diesel.com
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production is expected to triple by 2024, reaching 1.9 billion liters and accounting for 0.53 percent of aviation's fuel needs. IATA's Director General, Wi...volume 1.9 billion liters · feedstock hydrotreated esters and fatty acids (HEFA), used cooking oils, animal fats, agricultural and forestry residues, municipal waste · IATA
- 2024-06-01 Policy Navigating the Transition to Net-zero Emissions in Southeast Asia – Energy Security, the Role of Gaseous Energy Carriers and Renewables-based Electrification skepticalscience.com
The article discusses the transition to net-zero emissions in Southeast Asia, focusing on energy security, the role of gaseous energy carriers, and renewables-based electrification. It highlights the challenges and opportunities in the region's energy trans...Southeast Asia · German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action
- 2024-05-30 Policy Prismane Consulting Releases Comprehensive Global Green Hydrogen Market Report for 2024 prnewswire.co.uk
Prismane Consulting has published a new report titled 'Global Green Hydrogen Market, 2024', providing an in-depth analysis of the green hydrogen market. The report segments the market by technology, renewable source, and application, offering volume and val...Prismane Consulting, Air Liquide, Nel ASA, Shell, Honeywell UOP
- 2024-05-24 Policy Agriculture Committee Passes Farm Bill with Key Provisions for Soybean Farmers and Rendering Industry biobased-diesel.com
The House Committee on Agriculture has passed the Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2024, which includes provisions beneficial to soybean farmers and the rendering industry. The American Soybean Association (ASA) and North American Renderers Associati...American Soybean Association, North American Renderers Association, Sustainable Aviation Fuel Coalition
- 2024-05-20 Policy State of Sustainable Fleets 2024 Market Brief Highlights Industry's Active Transition biobased-diesel.com
The State of Sustainable Fleets 2024 Market Brief, released on May 20, 2024, provides insights into the transportation industry's transition to sustainable practices amidst new emissions regulations and technological advancements. The report, authored by TR...TRC Companies, Gladstein, Neandross & Associates LLC, Penske Transportation Solutions, Volvo Trucks North America, Chevron
- 2024-05-10 Policy Researchers Engineer Pseudomonas putida for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Precursor Production greencarcongress.com
Researchers from the Joint BioEnergy Institute have used advanced computing tools to engineer the bacteria Pseudomonas putida (P. putida) for isoprenol production as a precursor for sustainable aviation fuel. The team used computational modeling to predict ...supplier Joint BioEnergy Institute · USA · volume 3.5 grams per liter · feedstock fermentable sugars from plant material · computational modeling, gene editing, proteomics · Joint BioEnergy Institute, Department of Energy Office of Science
- 2024-05-09 Policy New Source Performance Standards for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From New, Modified, and Reconstructed Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units; Emission Guidelines for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Existing Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units; and Repeal of the Affordable Clean Energy Rule Federal Register (Environmental Protection Agency)
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finalizing multiple actions under section 111 of the Clean Air Act (CAA) addressing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from fossil fuel-fired electric generating units (EGUs). First, the EPA is finalizing the repeal ...
- 2024-05-09 Policy Alaska Airlines Introduces SAF Credits for Passengers to Support Sustainable Aviation biobased-diesel.com
Alaska Airlines has announced a new initiative allowing passengers to purchase sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) credits during the booking process. This program, which builds on a successful pilot from late 2023, offers guests the option to support SAF based...Alaska Airlines, Microsoft, CHOOOSE
- 2024-05-09 Policy Corporations Turn to SAF Certificates to Offset Business Travel Emissions greenbiz.com
Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has announced the purchase of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) certificates from World Energy to offset more than half of its carbon emissions from employee air travel in 2023. The five-year contract aims to reduce CO2 emissions...supplier World Energy · United States · volume 100,000 metric tons · feedstock waste fats and oils · hydroprocessed esters and fatty acids (HEFA) · Boston Consulting Group, World Energy, Netflix, Meta, AstraZeneca
- 2024-05-01 Policy US Treasury and IRS Release Guidance on SAF Credit Under Inflation Reduction Act greencarcongress.com
The US Department of the Treasury and IRS have released guidance on the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Credit established by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The guidance, developed in collaboration with the EPA, DOT, USDA, and DOE, clarifies eligibility...United States · feedstock Corn ethanol, Soybean · GREET model, Climate Smart Agriculture practices · US Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Transportation (DOT), Department of Agriculture (USDA)
- 2024-04-29 Policy Flight Simulator Market Growth Fueled by Rising Aviation Industry Demand globenewswire.com
The article from DataHorizzon Research discusses the growth of the flight simulator market driven by the increasing demand for air travel and the need for trained pilots. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) reports 400 aircraft departures g...DataHorizzon Research, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, United Airlines
- 2024-04-26 Policy Wright Electric Launches Megawatt-Class Electric Aircraft Propulsion Test Cell greencarcongress.com
Wright Electric, a developer of electric propulsion for large commercial aircraft, has launched its Wright Electric Aircraft Engine Test Cell (WEAETC) to characterize the performance of megawatt-class electric aircraft propulsion systems. Founded in 2016, W...Electric propulsion · Wright Electric, NASA, Y Combinator, US Department of Energy, ARPA-E
- 2024-04-25 Policy UK Sets Ambitious Targets for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Mandate gov.uk
The UK government has announced new targets to ensure that 10% of jet fuel used in flights departing from the UK is sourced from sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by 2030. This mandate, subject to parliamentary approval, is set to come into force in January 2...United Kingdom · volume 1.2 million tonnes · feedstock Waste materials or by-products like household waste, industrial gases or used cooking oil · Power-to-liquid and other innovative techniques · Airport Operators Association, Airlines UK, Renewable Transport Fuel Association, IAG
- 2024-04-25 Policy UK Sets Ambitious Sustainable Aviation Fuel Mandate for 2030 and 2040 gov.uk
The UK government has announced a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) mandate that requires 10% of all jet fuel used in flights departing from the UK to be from sustainable sources by 2030, increasing to 22% by 2040. This mandate, subject to Parliamentary appro...United Kingdom · feedstock HEFA, Power-to-liquid fuels
- 2024-04-22 Policy EASA Launches EU Aviation Fuel Stakeholders Forum to Address Environmental Challenges easa.europa.eu
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) hosted the first EU Aviation Fuel Stakeholders Forum on April 18-19, 2024, in Cologne. The forum launched a network of European fuel stakeholders to enhance cooperation and optimize jet fuel composition to mi...European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), DG MOVE
- 2024-04-19 Policy Tethered Drones Market Poised for Expansion into New Industry Verticals globenewswire.com
The article from DataHorizzon Research discusses the expansion of the tethered drones market into new industry verticals such as energy, construction, and agriculture. Tethered drones are being increasingly used for aerial inspection, surveying, and monitor...DataHorizzon Research
- 2024-04-16 Policy Canada's Budget 2024: Climate Measures and Tax Changes nationalobserver.com
Canada's Budget 2024, tabled by Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, includes climate measures such as a new home retrofit program, an investment tax credit for electric vehicle supply chains, and a capital gains tax increase for the wealthy. The budget prop...Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, Efficiency Canada, Department of Finance Canada, Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, Impact Assessment Agency of Canada
- 2024-04-11 Policy Section 45V Credit for Production of Clean Hydrogen; Section 48(a)(15) Election To Treat Clean Hydrogen Production Facilities as Energy Property Federal Register (Treasury Department, Internal Revenue Service)
On December 26, 2023, the Department of the Treasury (Treasury Department) and the IRS issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) relating to the credit for production of clean hydrogen and the election to treat clean hydrogen production facilities as en...
- 2024-04-04 Policy The Political Cost of Net Zero Policies in Europe freerepublic.com
The article discusses the political repercussions of net zero carbon emission policies in Europe, particularly in the UK and Germany. It highlights the Conservative Party's commitment to the Net Zero agenda in the UK, leading to soaring energy prices for co...Conservative Party, CDU, CSU, AFD
- 2024-04-02 Policy Driving Change: World Energy's Outlook on SAF Production and Adoption greenbiz.com
The article features an interview with Adam Klauber, vice president of sustainability/digital supply chains at World Energy, discussing the current state and future of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Klauber highlights the challenges in scaling SAF product...supplier World Energy · World Energy, Microsoft, DHL
- 2024-04-01 Policy Notice of Funding Opportunity for FAA's Office of Airports FY 2023 Supplemental Discretionary Grants Federal Register (Transportation Department, Federal Aviation Administration)
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces the opportunity to apply for approximately $269 million in FY 2023 Supplemental Discretionary Grants. This is a competitive grant program under the project grant aut...
- 2024-03-31 Policy Sustainable Aviation Fuel's Carbon Footprint Analysis Still Pending, Affecting Farm Country startribune.com
The Biden administration's plan to incentivize sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production with a $1.25 per gallon tax credit is on hold as the industry awaits a federal decision on the carbon footprint analysis methodology. The 2022 Inflation Reduction Act ...Minnesota, USA · feedstock Corn Ethanol · GREET model · Minnesota Biofuels Association, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Delta, Sierra Club, Poet
- 2024-03-31 Policy Radia's WindRunner: The World's Largest Aircraft to Run on Sustainable Aviation Fuel americanthinker.com
The article discusses Radia, a Colorado-based energy startup, which is developing the WindRunner airplane, set to be the largest aircraft in aviation history. The WindRunner is designed to transport large wind turbine blades directly to wind farms, with a c...Radia, Boeing, Rolls-Royce, FAA
- 2024-03-22 Policy Navigating the Complex Legislative Landscape of EU Biofuels euractiv.com
The article discusses the evolving legislative framework for biofuels in the European Union, highlighting the challenges and uncertainties faced by investors and businesses due to frequent policy changes. The EU's Renewable Energy Directive sets a target fo...European Union · feedstock advanced biofuels from waste and residues · European Biodiesel Board
- 2024-03-22 Policy Global Biodiesel Market Forecast to Reach $59.26 Billion by 2030 globenewswire.com
The 'Biodiesel Market, Size, Share, Global Forecast 2024-2030, Industry Trends, Growth, Insight, Top Companies Analysis' report by Research and Markets projects the global biodiesel market to grow at a CAGR of 6.05% from 2024 to 2030, reaching $59.26 billio...Iowa Renewable Fuels Association, US Environmental Protection Agency, US Department of Agriculture, National Energy Administration, Research and Markets
- 2024-03-22 Policy Boom Supersonic Announces Successful Flight of XB-1 Demonstrator Aircraft investorsobserver.com
Boom Supersonic, a company focused on supersonic travel, announced the successful flight of the XB-1, the world's first independently developed supersonic jet. The flight took place at the Mojave Air & Space Port in California. The XB-1 flight marks a signi...Boom Supersonic, American Airlines, United Airlines, Japan Airlines, Northrop Grumman
- 2024-03-22 Policy Boom Supersonic's XB-1 Takes to the Skies, Paving the Way for Overture's Supersonic Travel prnewswire.co.uk
Boom Supersonic announced the successful flight of XB-1, the world's first independently developed supersonic jet, marking a significant milestone toward the return of supersonic travel. The XB-1 flight took place at the Mojave Air & Space Port in Californi...Boom Supersonic, American Airlines, United Airlines, Japan Airlines, Northrop Grumman
- 2024-03-16 Policy US DOE's 2023 Billion-Ton Report: Potential to Fully Decarbonize Aviation with Biomass greencarcongress.com
The US Department of Energy (DOE) released the 2023 Billion-Ton Report (BT23), which shows that the US could sustainably triple its production of biomass to more than 1 billion tons per year. This biomass could satisfy over 100% of the projected demand for ...United States · volume 1 Billion Tons · feedstock biomass · US Department of Energy, Oak Ridge National Laboratory