Sustainable aviation fuel news: plants and production
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- 2024-03-04 Plants and production Comparison of Fischer-Tropsch and Methanol Pathways for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production greencarcongress.com
A team at Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH) has compared the Fischer-Tropsch (FT) and methanol pathways for the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) derived from renewable energy sources. The results, published in the journal Fuel, show a ve...Germany · feedstock renewable energy sources · Fischer-Tropsch (FT) and methanol pathways · Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH)
- 2024-03-01 Plants and production NBAA Challenges CARB's Proposed Regulation on Sustainable Aviation Fuel aero-news.net
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has published a letter to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) expressing concerns over a proposed regulation that would classify jet fuel as an 'obligated fuel' under the Low Carbon Fuel Standard progr...California · National Business Aviation Association, California Air Resources Board
- 2024-03-01 Plants and production Aemetis, Inc. to Host Conference Call for Q4 and Year End 2023 Earnings Report globenewswire.com
Aemetis, Inc. has announced a conference call scheduled for March 7, 2024, to review its fourth quarter and year-end 2023 earnings report. The call will take place at 11 am PST, with both toll-free and international dial-in options available. A webcast will...Aemetis, Inc., PCG Advisory Group
- 2024-03-01 Plants and production Sasol and Topsoe Launch Zaffra to Develop Sustainable Aviation Fuel greencarcongress.com
Sasol and Topsoe have announced the launch of their joint venture, Zaffra, which will focus on the development and delivery of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Headquartered in Amsterdam, Zaffra leverages Sasol's experience in asset development, plant const...Netherlands · Sasol, Topsoe, Airbus, Morton Thiokol, TUHH
- 2024-02-29 Plants and production Air France-KLM Announces Strong 2023 Performance and Commitment to Sustainable Aviation Fuel Leadership globenewswire.com
Air France-KLM Group reported a strong operational and financial performance for 2023, with the highest revenue in its history at 30bn euros, a 5.7% operating margin, and a net income of 934 million euros. The Group CEO, Benjamin Smith, highlighted the air...Air France-KLM, Airbus, Apollo, Transavia, Caisse des Retraites des Personnels Navigants (CRPN)
- 2024-02-28 Plants and production Nuseed Announces Expansion of Sustainable Crop Programs for Aviation Fuel and Nutrition globenewswire.com
Nuseed has announced the expansion of its Nuseed Carinata and Omega-3 Canola Production System contract programs for the 2024 planting season. The Nuseed Carinata program, introduced in 2022, is now widely available across the Southern U.S. and offers growe...supplier Nuseed · Southern U.S. · feedstock Carinata · HEFA · Nuseed, Nufarm Limited
- 2024-02-27 Plants and production SAF One Partners with Kent for Technology Licensing Review of First SPK Plant biofuels-news.com
SAF One, a company focused on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) solutions, has appointed Kent to conduct a technology licensing review for its first synthetic parafinic kerosene (SPK) production plant. Jeff Ovens, COO of SAF One, emphasized the importance of ...supplier SAF One · SAF One, Kent
- 2024-02-26 Plants and production Meet the Hong Kong Company Turning Used Cooking Oil into Green Jet Fuel International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Meet the Hong Kong Company Turning Used Cooking Oil into Green Jet Fuel International Finance Corporation (IFC)supplier EcoCeres · Hong Kong · feedstock used cooking oil, agricultural waste, palm oil mill effluent · HEFA · EcoCeres, Bain Capital, Hong Kong and China Gas Company (Towngas)
- 2024-02-26 Plants and production SASOL LIMITED: REVIEWED FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 investorsobserver.com
Sasol Limited reported its financial results for the six months ended December 31, 2023, highlighting a challenging period with a 34% decrease in EBIT to R15.9 billion, compared to R24.2 billion in the previous period. The company faced weaker oil and petro...supplier Sasol Limited · Sasol Limited, KPMG
- 2024-02-23 Plants and production Cepsa and Bio-Oils to Construct Largest Second-Generation Biofuels Plant in Southern Europe biofuels-news.com
Cepsa and Bio-Oils, a subsidiary of Apical, have announced the start of construction for the largest second-generation biofuels plant in southern Europe. The facility, located in Huelva, Spain, will produce 500,000 tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) ...supplier Cepsa and Bio-Oils · Huelva, Spain · volume 500,000 tonnes annually · Cepsa, Bio-Oils, Apical
- 2024-02-11 Plants and production Neste Oyj Shares Dip Amidst Trading, Continues Production of Renewable Diesel and Sustainable Aviation Fuel etfdailynews.com
Shares of Neste Oyj, a company that provides renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel, fell 4% during mid-day trading on Friday. The trading volume was significantly lower than the average, with only 174 shares changing hands compared to the usual 1,3...supplier Neste Oyj · Neste Oyj, Nova Leap Health, Janney Montgomery Scott LLC, Vanguard Financials ETF
- 2024-02-08 Plants and production LanzaJet Opens World's First Ethanol to Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production Facility aero-news.net
LanzaJet has inaugurated the world's first ethanol to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production facility, named Freedom Pines Fuels, as it moves into 2024. The facility is a significant step towards the aviation industry's goal of achieving net zero emissi...supplier LanzaJet · United States · volume 1 billion gallons by 2030 · feedstock ethanol · Alcohol-to-jet · LanzaJet
- 2024-02-08 Plants and production A Breakthrough in Sustainable Aviation Fuel: Cost-Effective and Carbon-Neutral Biofuels on the Horizon freerepublic.com
Researchers at UC Riverside have developed a new pretreatment process using a renewable chemical that makes the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from waste wood biomass both cost-effective and carbon-neutral. The process, called co-solvent enha...United States · feedstock Wood residues from milling operations, sugarcane bagasse, corn stover · Co-solvent enhanced lignocellulosic fractionation (CELF) · UC Riverside, Oak Ridge National Laboratories, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, U.S. Department of Energy
- 2024-02-02 Plants and production Advanced Poultry Fat Pretreatment for Renewable Diesel and SAF Production biobased-diesel.com
The article discusses the potential of fully degummed poultry fat as a feedstock for renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production. Poultry fat has a carbon-intensity score significantly lower than conventional diesel, making it an attract...supplier Oleo-X · feedstock Poultry Fat · Advanced Pretreatment · Oleo-X, Inddevco
- 2024-02-01 Plants and production UPM-Kymmene Corporation Financial Statements Release 2023 globenewswire.com
UPM-Kymmene Corporation released its financial statements for 2023, highlighting a year of recovery and growth despite a challenging operating environment. The company saw a 47% increase in Q4 comparable EBIT to EUR 323 million. UPM's transformative investm...supplier UPM-Kymmene Corporation · Uruguay · volume 850,000 tonnes · UPM-Kymmene Corporation
- 2024-02-01 Plants and production Watershed Announces $100M Series C Funding to Accelerate Corporate Climate Action globenewswire.com
Watershed, a leading enterprise sustainability platform, has announced a $100M Series C funding round at a $1.8B valuation. The round was led by Greenoaks with participation from existing investors such as Kleiner Perkins, Sequoia Capital, and others. Water...Watershed, Greenoaks, Kleiner Perkins, Sequoia Capital, Elad Gil
- 2024-02-01 Plants and production Bombardier Inc. to Publish Financial Results and Participate in Investor Conferences globenewswire.com
Bombardier Inc. announced that it will publish its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2023 on February 8, 2024. The company's President and CEO, ric Martel, and Executive Vice President and CFO, Bart Demosky, will present the results in...Bombardier Inc.
- 2024-02-01 Plants and production Lhyfe and SAF+ Sign MOU for eSAF Project in France biobased-diesel.com
Lhyfe, a pioneer in green and renewable hydrogen production, and SAF+ International Group, a leader in electro sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF), have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to develop an eSAF project in the Le Havre area of France. This ...supplier SAF+ International Group · France · feedstock Green and renewable hydrogen · Electrolysis · Lhyfe, SAF+ International Group, Air France-KLM Group
- 2024-01-31 Plants and production European Business Aviation Sector Commits to Accelerated SAF Adoption biobased-diesel.com
The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) and the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) announced a joint initiative to significantly increase the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) within the European business-aviation sector. The i...Europe · European Business Aviation Association, General Aviation Manufacturers Association
- 2024-01-25 Plants and production Sasol Releases Production and Sales Metrics for H2 2023 investorsobserver.com
Sasol Limited has announced the publication of its production and sales performance metrics for the six months ended December 31, 2023. The details are available on the company's website in the Investor Centre section. The announcement includes forward-look...supplier Sasol · Sasol Limited
- 2024-01-25 Plants and production Lessor Orderbooks to Be in High Demand as Supply Shortage of Aircraft Continues investorsobserver.com
Avolon's 2024 Outlook: New Horizons paper predicts significant growth in the aviation sector, with new aircraft deliveries valued at approximately US$100 billion and passenger revenues expected to rise to US$717 billion. The report anticipates 4.7 billion p...Avolon, Boeing, Airbus
- 2024-01-24 Plants and production Topsoe and Preem Partner to Produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel and Renewable Diesel greencarcongress.com
Topsoe has signed a licensing and engineering agreement with Preem to produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel using Topsoe’s HydroFlex technology at Preem’s Lysekil refinery in Sweden. The revamped refinery is expected to start operatin...supplier Topsoe · Sweden · volume 5 Million Cubic Meters · feedstock fats, oils, and greases · HydroFlex · Topsoe, Preem
- 2024-01-15 Plants and production Firefly Green Fuels Partners with Sanepar to Boost SAF Production in Brazil biofuels-news.com
Firefly Green Fuels has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Sanepar, a major Brazilian water and sanitation company, to convert biosolids into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). This partnership will enhance Firefly's access to sustainable feedsto...supplier Firefly Green Fuels · Brazil · feedstock biosolids (sewage) · Firefly Green Fuels, Sanepar
- 2024-01-11 Plants and production Petrobras Licenses Honeywell UOP Technology for Renewable Diesel and SAF Production biobased-diesel.com
Petrobras, the state-owned oil company of Brazil, has announced the licensing of Honeywell UOP's HEFA technology for the production of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at its Presidente Bernardes Refinery in Cubatão, Sao Paulo. This will...supplier Petrobras · Sao Paulo, Brazil · volume 240 million gallons per year · feedstock 70% soybean oil, 30% beef tallow · Honeywell UOP's HEFA technology · Petrobras, Honeywell UOP
- 2024-01-05 Plants and production Metafuels Secures $8 Million Seed Round to Develop eSAF Technology greencarcongress.com
Metafuels, a Zurich-based start-up, has announced an $8-million seed funding round led by Energy Impact Partners (EIP) and Contrarian Ventures. The funds will be used to set up a pilot facility at the Paul Scherrer Institut (PSI) to develop Metafuels' propr...supplier Metafuels · Switzerland · feedstock Green methanol from green hydrogen and sustainably-sourced carbon dioxide · Proprietary process for the conversion of green methanol to eSAF · Metafuels, Energy Impact Partners, Contrarian Ventures, Paul Scherrer Institut
- 2024-01-01 Plants and production Turning Human Waste into Sustainable Aviation Fuel: The Future of Air Travel? cnn.com
Firefly Green Fuels, a UK-based aviation company, has developed a method to create sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from human sewage. The company, a spin-off from Green Fuels, uses hydrothermal liquefaction to convert sewage into biochar and biocrude oil, w...supplier Firefly Green Fuels · United Kingdom · volume 40 million liters · feedstock Human sewage · Hydrothermal liquefaction · Firefly Green Fuels, Green Fuels, Wizz Air, ASTM International, IATA
- 2024-01-01 Plants and production Iowa Leads in Renewable Fuels with Awards and Infrastructure Investments biobased-diesel.com
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig presented the 2024 Renewable Fuels Marketing Awards to Reif Oil Co. for biodiesel marketing and Hy-Vee for ethanol marketing during the FUELIowa legislative conference. Reif Oil Co. has expanded its biodiesel offering...Iowa · Reif Oil Co., Hy-Vee, Iowa Renewable Fuels Association, OMV, Microsoft
- 2024-01-01 Plants and production USDA awards $19 million in HBIIP grants to expand access to domestic biofuels biobased-diesel.com
At the 2024 Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit, Monte Shaw, executive director of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association, addressed over 800 attendees about the challenges and opportunities in the renewable fuels industry. Shaw identified four major disruptions: the...United States · carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) · Iowa Renewable Fuels Association
- 2024-01-01 Plants and production Eni, LG Chem sign JV agreement for biorefinery development in South Korea biobased-diesel.com
Eni and LG Chem have signed a joint venture agreement to develop a biorefinery in South Korea. Argus Media has launched daily prices for German hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), also known as renewable diesel, in response to the growing market demand and th...South Korea · feedstock Used cooking oil · Eni, LG Chem, Argus Media, Clean Growth Fund, HutanBio
- 2024-01-01 Plants and production Advancements in Biodiesel Heating Systems and Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production biobased-diesel.com
The article discusses the advancements in biodiesel heating systems and the role of biodiesel in reducing carbon emissions in the oilheat industry. Energy Kinetics, a boiler and integrated systems manufacturer, announced its line of residential and commerci...volume 4 billion gallons · Energy Kinetics, R.W. Beckett Corp., Carlin Combustion Technology, NORA, Praj
- 2024-01-01 Plants and production Energy Market Outlook for 2024: OPEC, El Ni�o, Biofuels, Jet Fuel, and Brent Pricing marketwatch.com
The article discusses five key factors that could influence energy markets in 2024: 1) The potential decline of OPEC's influence on oil prices as U.S. production rises and demand growth slows. 2) The impact of a historically strong El Ni�o weather pattern o...United States · feedstock waste-oils · CME Group
- 2024-01-01 Plants and production Shannon Foynes and Rotterdam Ports Sign Green Hydrogen Export Agreement irishtimes.com
Shannon Foynes Port Company in Ireland and the Port of Rotterdam in the Netherlands have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop a supply-chain corridor for exporting green hydrogen and renewable fuels from Ireland to Europe. The fuels will be gener...Ireland · Electrolysis · Shannon Foynes Port Company, Port of Rotterdam, ESB Networks
- 2024-01-01 Plants and production Dublin Airport Expansion Plan Faces Criticism Over Environmental Impact irishtimes.com
The Dublin Airport Authority's (DAA) expansion plan is under scrutiny for its potential to increase noise, air pollution, and aviation emissions in north Dublin, with no measures proposed to mitigate these impacts. The plan, which anticipates a 24% increase...Ireland · Dublin Airport Authority (DAA), Fingal County Council, InterVistas
- 2024-01-01 Plants and production New Study Advances Cost-Effective and Carbon Neutral Biofuel Production biobased-diesel.com
A new study led by Charles Cai, an associate research professor at University of California Riverside, has introduced a renewable chemical to the pretreatment step of biofuel production, making it both cost-effective and carbon neutral. The process, called ...United States · feedstock Hardwood poplar · Co-solvent enhanced lignocellulosic fractionation (CELF) · University of California Riverside, Center for Bioenergy Innovation, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science, DOE's Bioenergy Technology Office
- 2024-01-01 Plants and production Clonbio Challenges EU Regulation on Crop Ethanol for Aviation Fuel irishtimes.com
Irish agri-business specialist Clonbio, along with industry lobby Epure, is legally challenging an EU regulation that bans the use of crop ethanol as sustainable aviation fuel. The regulation, passed in October, is seen by Clonbio as unjustified and counter...supplier Clonbio · Hungary · feedstock Crop ethanol · Alcohol-to-jet · Clonbio, Epure, Pannonia
- 2024-01-01 Plants and production CarboNGV and Ralco Group Join Forces to Propel Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production biobased-diesel.com
CarboNGV, a joint venture between the Blechner Center for Industrial Catalysis and Process Development at Ben-Gurion University and the Ralco Group, is set to revolutionize the aviation industry with a new method for producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF...supplier CarboNGV · Israel · feedstock waste streams · other · CarboNGV, Ralco Group, BGN Technologies, Ben-Gurion University, Blechner Center for Industrial Catalysis and Process Development
- 2024-01-01 Plants and production Dublin Airport's CO2 Emissions and the Challenge of Sustainable Aviation Fuels irishtimes.com
Dublin Airport generated 2.8 million tonnes of CO2 in 2019, with the majority coming from passenger traffic. Despite this, it was not among the top 20 worst airports for emissions. The Airport Tracker, compiled by ODI and Transport & Environment, highlights...Ireland · Dublin Airport, DAA, ODI, Transport & Environment, International Council on Clean Transportation
- 2024-01-01 Plants and production ExxonMobil CEO Darren Woods Discusses Energy Transition and Climate Change on Leadership Next Podcast fortune.com
On the Leadership Next podcast, ExxonMobil CEO Darren Woods discussed the company's role in the energy transition, addressing climate change, and the challenges of reaching net zero emissions. Woods emphasized ExxonMobil's technological capabilities in mana...supplier ExxonMobil · ExxonMobil, Engine No. 1, Pioneer Natural Resources, Denbury, Arjuna Capital
- 2024-01-01 Plants and production Apeiron Bioenergy and Jet Zero Australia Partner for SAF Production biobased-diesel.com
Apeiron Bioenergy and Jet Zero Australia have entered into a proposed 50/50 joint venture to develop low carbon-intensity feedstocks in Australia for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production. The partnership aims to source waste oils and produce nonedible...supplier Apeiron Bioenergy and Jet Zero Australia · Australia · feedstock waste oils, nonedible crops · HEFA · Apeiron Bioenergy, Jet Zero Australia, Enterprise Singapore, Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Airbus
- 2024-01-01 Plants and production Gevo and Farmers Edge Collaborate on Climate-Smart Farm-to-Flight SAF Project biobased-diesel.com
Gevo Inc. and Farmers Edge Inc. have partnered on the Climate-Smart Farm-to-Flight project, which is supported by a $30 million USDA grant. The project, launched in 2023, aims to track and quantify the carbon intensity of climate-smart agricultural practice...supplier Gevo Inc. · United States · feedstock Low carbon-intensity corn · Alcohol-to-jet · Gevo Inc., Farmers Edge Inc., JX Nippon Oil & Gas Exploration, Sumitomo, New Rise
- 2024-01-01 Plants and production JX Nippon and Sumitomo Partner on Louisiana Green Fuels SAF Project biobased-diesel.com
JX Nippon Oil & Gas Exploration Corp. and Sumitomo Corp. have formed a consortium, Magnolia Sustainable Energy Partners, to manage investment in the Louisiana Green Fuels project, a bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) initiative in Caldwell Pa...supplier Louisiana Green Fuels · Caldwell Parish, Louisiana, USA · volume 32 million gallons per year · feedstock woody biomass waste · other · JX Nippon Oil & Gas Exploration Corp., Sumitomo Corp., Strategic Biofuels, Sumitomo Corporation of Americas, JX Nippon Oil Exploration (USA) Ltd.
- 2024-01-01 Plants and production Valero Energy Reports Q1 2024 Financial Results and Progress on Sustainable Aviation Fuel Project investing.com
Valero Energy Corporation announced its Q1 2024 financial results, with adjusted EPS of $3.82, beating analyst expectations but with revenue slightly below forecasts. The company saw a decrease in net income compared to Q1 2023. The Refining segment's opera...supplier Valero Energy Corporation · United States · Valero Energy Corporation, Diamond Green Diesel
- 2024-01-01 Plants and production CF Industries Reports Strong Q1 2024 Performance and Progress on Clean Energy Projects investing.com
CF Industries Holdings Inc. reported a resilient first-quarter performance for 2024 with adjusted EBITDA of $460 million, despite production disruptions due to severe weather. The company, a leading global fertilizer manufacturer, demonstrated strong cash f...CF Industries Holdings Inc., InvestingPro, ExxonMobil
- 2024-01-01 Plants and production U.S. Soybean Processors Seek Higher Tariffs on Chinese Used Cooking Oil to Protect Biofuel Industry fortune.com
U.S. soybean processors, represented by the National Oilseed Processors Association (NOPA), are advocating for higher tariffs on Chinese used cooking oil imports, which they claim are undercutting American crops used for biofuels. The current tariff rate is...United States · feedstock used cooking oil · Cargill Inc., Bunge Global SA, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co., National Oilseed Processors Association
- 2024-01-01 Plants and production Strategic Collaboration to Boost Camelina Cultivation for Biofuel Feedstock in Argentina biobased-diesel.com
Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC), Global Clean Energy Holdings Inc., and Bayer have announced a strategic collaboration to promote the cultivation of camelina in Argentina as part of Bayer's Pro Carbono Program. Camelina is an ultra-low carbon feedstock for adva...Argentina · feedstock Camelina · Louis Dreyfus Company, Global Clean Energy Holdings Inc., Bayer
- 2024-01-01 Plants and production US Biodiesel Imports Surge Amid European Surplus and Low Prices biobased-diesel.com
U.S. biodiesel imports have doubled from 2022 to 2023, reaching 33,000 barrels per day, and continued to rise in early 2024, with a significant increase from Germany and other European countries due to a biodiesel surplus in Europe. The increase is attribut...Europe · volume 33,000 barrels per day · Archer Daniels Midland
- 2024-01-01 Plants and production USDA: US renewable diesel production growth drastically impacts global feedstock trade biobased-diesel.com
The article discusses the significant impact of U.S. renewable diesel production growth on global feedstock trade, driven by federal and state policies aimed at reducing emissions. Renewable diesel, produced from feedstocks like vegetable oils and animal fa...United States · feedstock vegetable oils, animal fats, used cooking oil (UCO) · hydrogen treatment · Chevron Lummus Global, Neste
- 2024-01-01 Plants and production Braya Renewable Fuels Achieves Design Capacity, Plans for SAF Production biobased-diesel.com
Braya Renewable Fuels, a converted oil refinery in Come By Chance, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, has begun commercially producing renewable diesel and is now operating at design capacity of approximately 260 million gallons per year. The facility, whic...supplier Braya Renewable Fuels · Canada · volume 260 Million Gallons · feedstock Various fats, oils, and greases · HydroFlex™ · Braya Renewable Fuels, Topsoe
- 2024-01-01 Plants and production NextChem Awarded Gasification-Technology Contract for DG Fuels' SAF Project in Louisiana biobased-diesel.com
NextChem has been awarded a contract to provide gasification technology for DG Fuels' sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) project in Louisiana. This project aims to enhance the production of SAF using advanced gasification techniques. The Soy Innovation Challen...supplier NextChem · United States · other · NextChem, DG Fuels, The Yield Lab Institute, United Soybean Board, AWS Startups
- 2024-01-01 Plants and production Phillips 66 Rodeo Refinery Conversion to Renewable Diesel Achieves Full Production Rate biobased-diesel.com
The Phillips 66 Rodeo refinery has successfully converted to renewable diesel production, achieving a full production rate of 800 million gallons per year. This marks a significant milestone in the U.S. biofuels industry, which is seeing growing demand due ...supplier Phillips 66 · United States · volume 800 Million Gallons · feedstock oils and fats · transesterification · Phillips 66, Evonik Catalysts, ICIG