Sustainable aviation fuel news: policy
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- 2023-12-15 Policy U.S. Treasury and IRS Issue Guidance on Sustainable Aviation Fuel Credit agwired.com
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have released guidance on the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Credit as established by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The guidance allows various fuels, including biomass-based diese...U.S. Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service, Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Transportation, United States Department of Agriculture
- 2023-12-14 Policy EU Biofuels Policy Lacks Long-Term Outlook, Risks Undermining Decarbonisation Goals euractiv.com
The European Court of Auditors (ECA) has criticized the EU's biofuels policy for lacking a long-term outlook and risking the undermining of transport decarbonisation targets. The ECA found that the EU's complex and frequently changing policies have created ...feedstock animal lipids, used-cooking oil, residues, wastes
- 2023-12-14 Policy Mission Zero Technologies Deploys First DAC Plant in the UK for SAF Production environmentenergyleader.com
Mission Zero Technologies has installed the first direct air capture (DAC) plant in the United Kingdom at the University of Sheffield's Translational Energy Research Center (TERC). The plant, which uses renewable energy and water to remove carbon from the a...supplier Mission Zero Technologies · United Kingdom · volume 50 metric tons of carbon per year · Mission Zero Technologies, University of Sheffield, Translational Energy Research Center
- 2023-12-12 Policy Europe's Climate Action in Transport: Lessons and Challenges euractiv.com
The article discusses the European Union's efforts to showcase its progress in reducing transport emissions at COP28, highlighting the gap between Europe's regulatory approach and the practicalities for other nations. It covers the EU's Transport Day, which...EURACTIV, European Union, European Parliament, Transport & Environment, 3F Transport
- 2023-12-06 Policy UK Launches
70 Million EV Chargepoint Pilot and Announces Green Shipping Corridors on COP28 Transport Day gov.uk
On COP28 Transport Day, the UK announced a 70 million pilot scheme to install ultra-rapid electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints at motorway service areas. Transport Secretary Mark Harper outlined the plan for up to 10 trial sites in England, aiming to future-...National Highways, UK Chamber of Shipping
- 2023-12-04 Policy Hypocrisy in the Skies: World Leaders Fly Private to Climate Conference reason.com
World leaders, including Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Foreign Secretary David Cameron, and King Charles III, have been criticized for flying private jets to the Cop28 climate conference in Dubai. Despite the controversy, a Sunak spokesman defended ...ADNOC
- 2023-12-01 Policy Global Aviation Industry Agrees on Emissions Reductions aero-news.net
Countries under the United Nations have agreed to target a 5% reduction in global aviation emissions by 2030 after five days of discussions involving industry stakeholders and ICAO personnel. The plan emphasizes the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) as...feedstock used cooking oil, soybean oil, palm oil, rapeseed oil
- 2023-11-29 Policy Virgin Atlantic Completes Historic Transatlantic Flight on 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel environmentenergyleader.com
Virgin Atlantic has become the first commercial airline to complete a transatlantic flight using 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), flying from London to New York. The SAF, made from agricultural waste and plant sugars and proteins, allows for 70% fewer ...feedstock agricultural waste, plant sugars, and proteins · Virgin Atlantic, Boeing, Rolls Royce, United Airlines, Gulfstream
- 2023-11-28 Policy Sustainable Aviation Fuel Market Poised for Rapid Growth, Driven by Policy Support and Emission Concerns globenewswire.com
The article from Straits Research discusses the growth of the global renewable aviation fuel market, which was valued at USD 2,944.15 million in 2022 and is estimated to reach USD 145371.63 million by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 54.23% during the forecast pe...feedstock waste lipids from biological waste, agricultural residues, non-fossil CO2 · TotalEnergies SE, Swedish Biofuels AB, Neste OYJ, Red Rock Biofuels LLC, Fulcrum BioEnergy Inc.
- 2023-11-28 Policy European Renewable Diesel Supply Likely Sufficient Despite Loss of Chinese Imports spglobal.com
The article discusses the outlook for Europe's renewable diesel supply in 2025, highlighting that despite the loss of cheap Chinese imports, indigenous production is expected to meet growing regional demand. The EU's renewable diesel consumption and product...Europe · feedstock Used Cooking Oil (UCO) · Neste, S&P Global Commodity Insights
- 2023-11-24 Policy International Aviation Sector Agrees to 5% Emissions Reduction by 2030 gov.uk
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has reached an agreement at the Third Conference on Aviation Alternative Fuels (CAAF/3) in Dubai to reduce emissions from aviation fuel by 5% by 2030. This agreement is part of the global aviation sector'...International Civil Aviation Organization, Virgin Atlantic
- 2023-11-22 Policy Dassault Aviation Commits to Environmental Sustainability and SAF globenewswire.com
Dassault Aviation has announced its role as a Major Patron of the Maubuisson forest near Paris, marking the launch of the 2023-2024 planting campaign. The company is supporting the planting of a million trees across 3,310 acres, benefiting the local and wid...Dassault Aviation
- 2023-11-20 Policy Boeing and US Launch Initiative to Boost SAF Development in APEC Region greencarcongress.com
Boeing and the United States are launching an initiative to catalyze the development and use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) among Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member countries. The initiative aims to address challenges in creating and growin...supplier Boeing · United States · volume 7.6 Million Gallons · Boeing, US Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Zero Petroleum, Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials
- 2023-11-17 Policy This Week in Environment News: 11 Stories You Need to See investorsobserver.com
The article is a roundup of the week's most newsworthy environment industry press releases from PR Newswire, including the TIME100 Climate List and Southwest Airlines' new sustainability goals. It highlights the announcement by Southwest Airlines of its env...Southwest Airlines, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Masdar, Bain & Company, SeaWorld
- 2023-11-17 Policy DeltaHawk Engines Advances Hydrogen-Fueled Piston Engine for Multiple Markets greencarcongress.com
DeltaHawk Engines has completed advanced simulation analysis of a hydrogen-fueled variant of its FAA-certified jet-fueled piston engine. The new engine is being developed for aviation, commercial road vehicles, and military applications. Testing at their Ra...supplier DeltaHawk Engines · USA · feedstock Hydrogen · Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) · DeltaHawk Engines, NASA, Ampaire
- 2023-11-16 Policy EASA Launches ReFuelEU Aviation Member States Network to Promote Sustainable Aviation easa.europa.eu
On November 16, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) hosted the inaugural meeting of the ReFuelEU Aviation Member States Network. This Network aims to facilitate the exchange of implementation experiences, address challenges, and promote best pr...European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), European Commission's Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport (DG MOVE)
- 2023-11-16 Policy Boeing and U.S. Government Launch Initiative to Advance Sustainable Aviation Fuel among APEC Economies investorsobserver.com
Boeing and the U.S. Department of Transportation, along with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), have launched an initiative to promote the development and use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) among Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member c...Boeing, U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), APEC, ICAO
- 2023-11-15 Policy Rolls-Royce Confirms Compatibility of All In-Production Engines with 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel environmentenergyleader.com
Rolls-Royce has completed compatibility testing of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on all its in-production civil aero engine types, confirming that 100% SAF does not affect engine performance. The company conducted a variety of ground and flight tests, inc...Rolls-Royce, Virgin Atlantic, Boeing, Department of Energy, University of Sheffield
- 2023-11-08 Policy Airbus Joins ALIGHT Project as a New Partner biofuels-news.com
Airbus, the European aircraft manufacturer, has joined the ALIGHT project as a new partner. Airbus will bring its expertise in the smart usage of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) to the project, helping to reduce CO2 and non-CO2 emissions. In collaboration ...supplier Not mentioned · Europe · Airbus, ALIGHT, Copenhagen Airport
- 2023-11-01 Policy Trump Picks Brooke Rollins for Agriculture Secretary newsbreak.com
President-elect Donald Trump has named Brooke Rollins as the new agriculture secretary. Rollins, currently the president and CEO of the America First Policy Institute, will lead the Department of Agriculture if confirmed by the Senate. Her role will include...USA · America First Policy Institute, Texas Public Policy Foundation
- 2023-11-01 Policy Trump Picks Brooke Rollins for Agriculture Secretary newsbreak.com
President-elect Donald Trump has named Brooke Rollins as the new agriculture secretary. Rollins, currently the president and CEO of the America First Policy Institute, will lead the Department of Agriculture if confirmed by the Senate. Her role will include...USA · America First Policy Institute, Texas Public Policy Foundation
- 2023-11-01 Policy GE Aerospace Research Receives Funding for Hybrid Electric Propulsion System biobased-diesel.com
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) has awarded GE Aerospace Research $4.5 million in Phase 2 funding for its FLyCLEEN project. The project aims to build and demonstrate a 25-kilowatt power-generation subsystem ...supplier GE Aerospace Research · United States · Hybrid Electric Propulsion · GE Aerospace Research, ARPA-E, Safran, CFM RISE
- 2023-11-01 Policy U.S. Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production Faces Challenges reuters.com
The United States' goal of rapidly increasing production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) may face challenges due to low margins for the biofuel and concerns from airlines about the cost of switching. President Joe Biden launched a challenge in 2021 to pr...supplier Not mentioned · United States · volume 2.1 Billion Gallons by 2030 · feedstock Not mentioned · Not mentioned · S&P Global Commodity Insights, Wood Mackenzie, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, GE Aerospace
- 2023-11-01 Policy ICAO Conference on Aviation and Alternative Fuels Boosts Global Commitments to SAF biobased-diesel.com
The third International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Conference on Aviation and Alternative Fuels took place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from November 20-24, 2023. The conference aimed to strengthen global commitments to sustainable aviation fuel ...ICAO
- 2023-11-01 Policy King's Speech Highlights Government's Commitment to Sustainable Aviation Fuel gov.uk
In the recent King's Speech, His Majesty outlined the government's legislative agenda, which includes a strong focus on economic growth, infrastructure development, and climate action. Among the key initiatives is the introduction of the Sustainable Aviatio...United Kingdom · feedstock Not specified · Not specified · Great British Energy
- 2023-11-01 Policy Experts React to the King's Speech: Key Policies and Their Impacts theconversation.com
The article provides an analysis of the key policies outlined in the king's speech, which marks the state opening of parliament. Experts from various universities discuss the potential impacts of these policies on different sectors, including rail renationa...Great British Railways, Office for Budget Responsibility, Great British Energy, Industrial Strategy Council
- 2023-10-20 Policy Treasury Proposes Guidance for 45Z Biofuel Credit, Agriculture Practices Remain Unclear agri-pulse.com
The Treasury Department has proposed guidance for the new 45Z biofuel tax credit, which consolidates expired credits for biodiesel, renewable diesel, alternative fuels, and sustainable aviation fuel. The guidance addresses the use of imported cooking oil bu...United States · feedstock U.S. used cooking oil, domestic corn, soybeans, sorghum · GREET model for calculating carbon intensity · American Soybean Association, National Oilseed Processors Association, Clean Fuels Alliance, National Sorghum Producers, American Coalition for Ethanol
- 2023-10-18 Policy Startups Harness Ocean's Natural Carbon Cycles to Combat Climate Change reuters.com
A number of startups are exploring ways to leverage the ocean's natural carbon cycles to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Israel-based Rewind plans to transport forest and agricultural residues to the bottom of the Black Sea, where the lack of oxy...Rewind, Running Tide, Planetary Technology, Captura, Equatic
- 2023-10-12 Policy European Airlines May Consolidate to Meet Sustainability Targets reuters.com
European airline chiefs have stated that the industry may need to consolidate further to meet sustainability targets, a trend that could lead to higher fares for passengers. The head of British Airways parent IAG expressed concern over a more than 90% risk ...British Airways, IAG, Ryanair, Air France-KLM, Lufthansa
- 2023-10-01 Policy The Future of Sustainable Aviation Fuel: Trends and Projections biofuels-news.com
Milica Folic, director at Topsoe, discusses the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) market for the upcoming years. She highlights the record-breaking passenger numbers at Copenhagen Airport and the projected rise in air transport demand by ICAO. The ReFuelEU ma...Topsoe
- 2023-10-01 Policy Sustainable Aviation Fuel Arrives at Detroit Metropolitan Airport for Delta Air Lines Flights biofuels-news.com
Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) has been delivered to Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) for use on Delta Air Lines flights. The shipment of over 7,000 gallons was transported by Shell from Montana Renewables to a Buckeye Partners facility in Dearborn, Mich...supplier Montana Renewables · USA · volume 7,000 Gallons · feedstock camelina · Delta Air Lines, Shell, Montana Renewables, Buckeye Partners
- 2023-10-01 Policy Wizz Air and Airbus Collaborate on Sustainable Aviation Fuel Trial biofuels-news.com
Wizz Air has announced a trial using Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in collaboration with Airbus. This trial positions Wizz Air at the forefront of compliance with the EU’s forthcoming RefuelEU aviation regulations, set to take effect in 2025. The trial wi...supplier Cepsa · Spain, Belgium · volume 34 Metric Tons · Wizz Air, Airbus, Cepsa, World Fuel Services
- 2023-10-01 Policy Bipartisan Senate Sustainable Aviation Caucus Formed to Support Net-Zero Emissions Goal biofuels-news.com
CLIMBING. FAST., an advocacy initiative focused on advancing business aviation’s commitment to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, has welcomed the formation of the bipartisan Senate Sustainable Aviation Caucus. The caucus, founded by Senators Jerry ...CLIMBING. FAST., Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, Aircraft Electronics Association, Alpha Eta Rho Aviation fraternity, European Business Aviation Association
- 2023-10-01 Policy ENOC Group to Supply dnata's Fleet with Biodiesel at Dubai Airports biofuels-news.com
ENOC Group will supply dnata’s entire non-electric fleet and ground handling services at Dubai airports with a blend of biodiesel. This initiative, in partnership with Dubai Airports and ENOC, aims to cut CO2 emissions by over 3,500 tonnes annually. The rol...supplier ENOC Group · UAE · feedstock biodiesel · ENOC Group, dnata, Dubai Airports
- 2023-10-01 Policy UK House of Commons Approves Renewable Transport Fuel Obligations (SAF) Order 2024 biofuels-news.com
The UK House of Commons has approved the draft Renewable Transport Fuel Obligations (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) Order 2024, which mandates the supply of around 1.2 million tonnes of SAF to the UK airline industry annually. The order, which received bipartis...UK · volume 1.2 Million Tonnes
- 2023-10-01 Policy bp Acquires 15% Stake in Lianyungang Jiaao New Energy for $48.54 Million biofuels-news.com
bp will invest $48.54 million (€44 million) to acquire a 15% stake in Lianyungang Jiaao New Energy, a renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel producer owned by Zhejiang-based Jiaao Enprotech. Jiaao Enprotech has a production capacity of 100,000 mt/ye...supplier Lianyungang Jiaao New Energy · China · volume 100,000 mt/year · bp, Lianyungang Jiaao New Energy, Jiaao Enprotech, S&P Global, International Air Transport Association
- 2023-10-01 Policy Ricardo to Lead EU's First Sustainable Aviation Fuel Clearing House biofuels-news.com
Ricardo, a global strategic environmental and engineering consulting company, has been selected by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) to lead a consortium in creating Europe’s first Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Clearing House. The consortiu...Europe · Ricardo, European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), Trinity College Dublin, Intertek, Politecnico di Torino
- 2023-10-01 Policy IATA Welcomes Spanish Legislative Proposal to Boost SAF Production biofuels-news.com
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has welcomed a non-binding legislative proposal approved by Spain's Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge Commission to promote sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production. The proposal, presented ...Spain · International Air Transport Association (IATA)
- 2023-10-01 Policy US Department of Energy Seeks Information on Sustainable Aviation Fuel Supply Chains biomassmagazine.com
The U.S. Department of Energy has released a request for information (RFI) to understand the challenges in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supply chains. The RFI seeks inputs from industry, academia, research labs, government agencies, and stakeholders. The...United States · U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Department of Transportation, U.S. Department of Agriculture
- 2023-10-01 Policy Benefits of Renewable Bio-Based Diesel Fuels biobased-diesel.com
The Engine Technology Forum has released a white paper developed by Transport Energy Strategies, discussing the benefits of renewable bio-based diesel fuels such as biodiesel and renewable diesel. These fuels are seen as a viable strategy for reducing green...supplier Not mentioned · United States · volume 2.6 billion gallons as of March 2023 · feedstock Not mentioned · Not mentioned · Engine Technology Forum, Transport Energy Strategies
- 2023-10-01 Policy Renewable Identification Number (RIN) Credits Fall by More Than One-Third biobased-diesel.com
The prices of ethanol (D6) and biomass-based diesel (D4) renewable identification number (RIN) credits, used for the Renewable Fuel Standard program administered by the U.S. EPA, fell by more than one-third between Sept. 1 and Oct. 16, according to data fro...United States · Biofuel production · U.S. Energy Information Administration, U.S. EPA
- 2023-10-01 Policy US Aims to Increase SAF Output by 12,000% and Lead the Renewable Fuel Transition in Aviation prnewswire.com
Fastmarkets has launched its first sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) prices for the North American market, aiming to bring transparency and stability to the SAF market. The US aims to produce 35 billion gallons of SAF per year by 2050, with the EU targeting a...United States · volume 35 Billion Gallons · Fastmarkets, Astorg
- 2023-10-01 Policy Climate Change Minister Simon Watts Urges Faster Emissions Reduction Amidst Government Inaction nzherald.co.nz
The article discusses Climate Change Minister Simon Watts' call for faster emissions reduction, despite the New Zealand Government's contradictory actions. The Government has abandoned grants for reducing coal reliance, delayed farm emissions inclusion in t...New Zealand · Air New Zealand, NZ Steel, Fonterra, Sustainable Business Council, Environmental Defence Society
- 2023-10-01 Policy Argonne Technology Converts Waste Streams into Biofuel to Reduce Jet Carbon Emissions anl.gov
Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory have developed a novel technology that converts high-strength organic wastewater into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), potentially reducing greenhouse gas emissions by up to 70%. The ...supplier Argonne National Laboratory · United States · feedstock high-strength organic wastewater · methane arrested anaerobic digestion (MAAD) · Argonne National Laboratory, Texas A&M University
- 2023-10-01 Policy European Renewable Diesel Market Bullish on Regulatory Support and Rising Demand spglobal.com
The European renewable diesel market is expected to grow significantly in 2025 due to regulatory support and rising demand for low-carbon fuels. The EU's anti-dumping duties on Chinese biodiesel and HVO, along with increased mandates and policy changes in c...Europe · volume 4.35 Million Tonnes · feedstock Used Cooking Oil (UCO) · S&P Global Commodity Insights, EU Commission
- 2023-10-01 Policy Will the Net-Zero ‘Flight Tax’ Raise Family Air Fares by £300 in 15 Years? the-independent.com
The article discusses the potential impact of the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Mandate on airfares, particularly the claim that it could raise the cost of a family holiday by £300. The SAF Mandate requires aviation fuel suppliers to include a certain per...United Kingdom · feedstock used cooking oil, household waste, crops · Emirates, Virgin Atlantic, Airlines UK
- 2023-10-01 Policy U.S. Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Agency Announce $6 Million to Support Development of Advanced Biofuels energy.gov
The U.S. Department of Energy's Bioenergy Technologies Office and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency have announced $6 million in funding for three projects aimed at advancing biofuel development. The projects, funded through the Inflation Reduction A...supplier Air Company Holdings, Erg Bio Inc., Terragia Biofuels · United States · feedstock sustainable biomass and waste feedstocks · integrated biorefinery technologies · U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Air Company Holdings, Erg Bio Inc., Terragia Biofuels
- 2023-10-01 Policy From Vision to Reality: TAKE-OFF shapes aviation fuel’s future euractiv.com
The TAKE-OFF project, initiated by the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme, aims to develop technology to convert captured CO2, water, and renewable energy into synthetic e-Sustainable Aviation Fuel (e-SAF). This fuel can be used...supplier TAKE-OFF project · European Union · feedstock CO2 and renewable hydrogen · thermo-chemical Power-to-SAF production chain · European Union, TNO
- 2023-10-01 Policy Heathrow Accelerates Sustainable Aviation Fuel Adoption airlinergs.com
Heathrow has announced an increase in its carbon cutting scheme for a fourth year, with £86m available to airlines through the airport’s SAF incentive scheme in 2025. The scheme targets 3% of aviation fuel used at Heathrow to be SAF, amounting to 187,000 to...UK · volume 187,000 Tonnes · feedstock used cooking oil and other waste materials · Heathrow
- 2023-10-01 Policy Biofuel Producers ‘Stuck in Neutral’ Without Finalized Tax Credit Guidance yahoo.com
Biofuel producers are in a state of uncertainty due to the lack of finalized rules on a tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The guidance issued provides some clarity on eligibility and lifecycle greenhous...United States · feedstock corn · Southwest Iowa Renewable Energy LLC, Iowa Renewable Fuels Association