Sustainable aviation fuel news: plants and production
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- 2025-03-25 Plants and production Airbus and Japan Airlines Join Biofuel Collaborative woodworkingnetwork.com
Airbus, Japan Airlines, Nippon Paper Industries, Sumitomo Corporation, and Green Earth Institute have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on the development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) using bioethanol derived from domestic wood. The ...Japan · feedstock domestic wood · Airbus, Japan Airlines, Nippon Paper Industries, Sumitomo Corporation, Green Earth Institute
- 2025-03-25 Plants and production French Producer Lets Contract for Grassroots SAF Plant ogj.com
Low-carbon energy producer Elyse Energy has signed a contract with thyssenkrupp UHDE for technology to build a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) plant in southwestern France. The plant, located in Lacq Industrial Park, will use green hydrogen and end-of-life ...supplier Elyse Energy · France · feedstock end-of-life wood waste and local forestry residues · PRENFLO gasification technology, BioTfueL, GASEL · Elyse Energy, thyssenkrupp UHDE, Axens, BioneXt LAB, Avril SCA
- 2025-03-25 Plants and production Universal Fuel Technologies’ pilot demonstrates new SAF production pathways ethanolproducer.com
Universal Fuel Technologies has successfully demonstrated new production pathways for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) through its pilot program. This development showcases innovative methods that could potentially enhance the efficiency and sustainability o...supplier Universal Fuel Technologies · USA · Universal Fuel Technologies
- 2025-03-25 Plants and production Renewable Fuels Groups Argue Before the Supreme Court in SRE Venue Case ethanolproducer.com
The article discusses the arguments presented by renewable fuels groups, specifically the Renewable Fuels Association and Growth Energy, before the Supreme Court regarding the SRE (Small Refinery Exemption) venue case. The groups are advocating for a specif...Renewable Fuels Association, Growth Energy
- 2025-03-25 Plants and production Airbus Accelerates Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Adoption with Book and Claim biofuelscentral.com
Airbus is advancing the adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) through a new 'Book and Claim' approach. This initiative aims to increase both supply and demand for SAF globally by allowing buyers to book SAF and claim the corresponding emission reducti...supplier Airbus · Global · Airbus, SMBC Aviation Capital, AerCap, Comlux, Luxaviation
- 2025-03-24 Plants and production Maximising Yields in Biodiesel and SAF Production biofuels-news.com
The article discusses the advancements and challenges in the biodiesel industry, highlighting the competition with HVO and SAF for feedstocks. It emphasizes the importance of governmental regulations, subsidies, and incentives in driving the development of ...Brazil · feedstock waste and poor-quality feedstocks · base-catalysed transesterification, acid-catalysed esterification, glycerolysis, enzyme catalysis · CPM|Crown
- 2025-03-24 Plants and production Homegrown Iowa Biofuels Support American Energy Dominance chronicletimes.com
The article discusses the importance of domestic energy production, particularly biofuels, in supporting American energy independence and dominance. It highlights several legislative efforts led by Rep. Randy Feenstra to promote biofuels, including the Nati...United States · feedstock agricultural biomass · Storm Lake Times Pilot
- 2025-03-24 Plants and production Ash Creek Renewables Expands Global Reach with Exclusive Camelina Seed Licenses and 'Forks and Fuels' Initiative biodieselmagazine.com
Ash Creek Renewables has announced its expansion into the global market through the acquisition of exclusive licenses for camelina seeds. This move is part of their new 'Forks and Fuels' initiative, which aims to enhance sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) prod...supplier Ash Creek Renewables · Global · feedstock Camelina · Ash Creek Renewables, Tailwater Capital LLC
- 2025-03-21 Plants and production Regulations Needed to Spur Airlines to Use Sustainable Fuel, Japan Oil Refiners Group Head Says reuters.com
Japanese oil refiners believe that concrete regulations and frameworks are necessary to encourage airlines to use sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and develop supply chains to support decarbonization efforts. Cosmo Energy Holdings will launch Japan's first d...supplier Cosmo Energy Holdings · Japan · ENEOS Holdings Inc, Cosmo Energy Holdings Co Ltd, Idemitsu Kosan Co Ltd
- 2025-03-20 Plants and production Airbus Canada Rolls Out Sustainable Aviation Fuel, Unlocking 100% SAF Capacity Across All Delivery Centres Worldwide airbus.com
Airbus Canada has initiated the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at its A220 site in Mirabel, enabling the use of SAF for production, customer acceptance, and test flights. This milestone means all Airbus commercial aircraft assembly sites globally ar...supplier Airbus Canada · Canada · volume 0.6 Million Litres · Airbus Canada
- 2025-03-20 Plants and production Boosting the Efficiency of Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production techxplore.com
Researchers at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have achieved a significant advancement in sustainable aviation fuel production by coupling a highly efficient co-electrolysis process with fuel synthesis at an industrial scale of 220 kilowatts. This p...Germany · feedstock CO2 and water · co-electrolysis and Fischer-Tropsch synthesis · Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Sunfire, INERATEC
- 2025-03-20 Plants and production Farnborough Airport Ups Its SAF Game ainonline.com
Farnborough Airport has entered into a new deal to receive more than 3 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) annually. This move is part of the airport's efforts to strengthen its SAF supplies and enhance its environmental sustainability initiatives.United Kingdom · volume 3 Million Gallons · Farnborough Airport
- 2025-03-20 Plants and production Ash Creek Renewables Expands Global Reach with Exclusive Camelina Seed Licenses & 'Forks and Fuels' Initiative prnewswire.com
Ash Creek Renewables has secured exclusive licensing rights from Montana State University for a new high-performance Camelina seed variety. This development is part of their 'Forks and Fuels' initiative, which aims to use Camelina as a scalable, low-carbon ...supplier Ash Creek Renewables · United States · feedstock Camelina · Ash Creek Renewables, Tailwater Capital, Montana State University, Elementa Foods, Ag Processing Solutions, Inc.
- 2025-03-17 Plants and production The Iberian Green Industrial Opportunity: Sustainable Fuels mckinsey.com
Spain is well-positioned to boost its sustainable fuel production and become a major producer as Europe accelerates its net-zero transition. The article discusses Spain's potential to support the decarbonization of the transport sector by manufacturing rene...Spain · feedstock vegetable oils and animal fats · HVO · McKinsey, BP, CEPSA, Repsol, VARO Energy
- 2025-03-14 Plants and production US Renewable Diesel Market Faces Shifting Tides Amid Market Uncertainty spglobal.com
The US renewable diesel market is experiencing significant changes due to regulatory shifts and international trade tensions. In January 2025, renewable diesel production decreased to 215.66 million gallons, while exports surged by 95% compared to the previ...United States · volume 215.66 Million Gallons · feedstock Used Cooking Oil, Tallow · S&P Global Commodity Insights, Platts
- 2025-03-13 Plants and production EIA Maintains 2025, 2026 Forecasts for Biodiesel, Renewable Diesel and SAF Production biodieselmagazine.com
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) has maintained its forecasts for biodiesel, renewable diesel, and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production for the years 2025 and 2026. This indicates a steady outlook for the production of these renewable ...supplier U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) · United States · U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)
- 2025-03-13 Plants and production Haffner Energy Announces Capital Increase to Fund Expansion into Sustainable Aviation Fuel Market globenewswire.com
Haffner Energy has announced a capital increase of €7 million through the issuance of 17,488,744 shares with warrants at a unit price of €0.40. The funds will be used to finance the company's activities until March 2026, including the launch of SAF Zero, a ...supplier Haffner Energy · France · volume 60,000 Tonnes · feedstock biomass · thermochemical process · Haffner Energy, H2 bois SA, LanzaJet, LanzaTech, IðunnH2
- 2025-03-07 Plants and production NASA and Boom Supersonic Achieve Milestone in Quiet Supersonic Flight freerepublic.com
NASA and Boom Supersonic have successfully demonstrated a supersonic flight without an audible sonic boom using the XB-1 aircraft. The flight, which took place over the Mojave Desert on February 10, 2025, utilized Schlieren photography to capture the event....supplier Boom Supersonic · United States · Boomless Cruise technology · Boom Supersonic, NASA, American Airlines, United Airlines, Japan Airlines
- 2025-03-06 Plants and production 6 US Biofuel Stocks investingnews.com
The article provides an overview of six publicly traded US biofuel stocks, highlighting their market caps, production capacities, and recent developments. The companies mentioned are REX American Resources, Montauk Renewables, OPAL Fuels, Gevo, FutureFuel, ...REX American Resources, Montauk Renewables, OPAL Fuels, Gevo, FutureFuel
- 2025-03-01 Plants and production A renewable diesel plant may put the Columbia River at risk hcn.org
The article discusses the concerns raised by farmers, tribes, and environmental advocates in rural Oregon about the proposed renewable diesel plant by Next Renewable Fuels at Port Westward. The plant, which aims to produce over 1.5 million gallons of low-ca...supplier Next Renewable Fuels · United States · volume 1.5 Million Gallons per day · feedstock animal fat and used cooking oils · Next Renewable Fuels, RMI, Columbia Riverkeeper, Environmental Integrity Project, Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission
- 2025-03-01 Plants and production US Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments on Biofuel Blending Exemptions qcintel.com
The US Supreme Court recently heard oral arguments regarding a case that addresses the appropriate venue for small refinery exemptions (SREs) under the Renewable Fuel Standard. This case could have significant implications for the biofuel industry and small...US Supreme Court
- 2025-03-01 Plants and production Eni and Saipem Extend Collaboration for Biorefining Projects biobased-diesel.com
Eni and Saipem have extended their collaboration agreement to enhance Eni's biorefining capacity. The agreement includes the construction of new biorefineries, conversion of traditional refineries, and development of new initiatives for biofuel production. ...supplier Eni · Italy · feedstock used cooking oils, animal fats, residues from the agrifood industry, vegetable oils · Ecofining™ technology · Eni, Saipem, Honeywell UOP
- 2025-02-28 Plants and production Hydrogenation of CO2 for Sustainable Fuel and Chemical Production science.org
The article reviews the hydrogenation of CO2 for the production of sustainable fuels and chemicals, focusing on methanol. It discusses the challenges and advancements in catalytic processes, particularly the development of new catalysts to improve efficienc...feedstock CO2 · Hydrogenation · Finden Limited, Methanox Limited
- 2025-01-14 Plants and production Comstock Expands Global Reach With Renewable Fuel Deal In Pakistan finance.yahoo.com
Comstock Inc. has entered into a binding agreement with Gresham’s Eastern (Pvt) Ltd in Pakistan to develop renewable fuel facilities using Comstock Fuels' proprietary lignocellulosic biomass refining technologies. Gresham will manage the development, financ...supplier Comstock Fuels Corporation · Pakistan · volume 1 Million Metric Tons · feedstock agricultural and forestry residues, energy crops · Bioleum refining technologies · Comstock Inc., Gresham’s Eastern (Pvt) Ltd
- 2025-01-10 Plants and production SAF Crystal Ball Predicts Heavy Trans-Atlantic Fuel Flows energyintel.com
A significant production imbalance between the US and Europe suggests that large volumes of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) could be transported across the Atlantic by 2030. Panelists in a recent SAF Crystal Ball webinar highlighted that Europe lacks the pr...United States · Energy Intelligence Group
- 2025-01-08 Plants and production Neste and Bayer to Collaborate on Developing Novel Vegetable Oils from Regenerative Agriculture Concepts neste.com
Neste and Bayer have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop a winter canola ecosystem in the U.S. for renewable products. This collaboration aims to scale winter canola production as a raw material for renewable fuels, including sustainable aviatio...supplier Neste · United States · feedstock Winter Canola · Neste, Bayer
- 2025-01-05 Plants and production SK Energy Exports Sustainable Aviation Fuel to Europe, Targets Global Market Expansion biz.chosun.com
SK Energy has become the first domestic refinery to export sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to Europe, following the EU's mandate for a minimum of 2% SAF usage in all aircraft taking off in the region. SK Energy completed a co-processing production line in S...supplier SK Energy · South Korea · feedstock waste resources · co-processing · SK Energy, SK On Trading International, SK Innovation
- 2025-01-04 Plants and production U.S. Set to Surpass 5 Billion Gallons of Biodiesel and Renewable Diesel Consumption progressiverailroading.com
The United States is on track to exceed 5 billion gallons of biodiesel and renewable diesel consumption for the first time, driven by increased demand for clean fuels across various transportation sectors. Clean Fuels Alliance America highlights the role of...supplier Clean Fuels Alliance America · United States · volume 5 Billion Gallons · Clean Fuels Alliance America, Wabtec
- 2025-01-02 Plants and production IATA urges faster SAF production for net-zero aviation by 2050 TTG Asia
IATA urges faster SAF production for net-zero aviation by 2050 TTG Asia
- 2025-01-01 Plants and production Samsung Secures Contract for New Biorefinery in Malaysia biofuels-news.com
Samsung has secured a contract for a new biorefinery in Malaysia that will produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and hydrogenated vegetable oil (HVO). This marks Samsung's first entry into the SAF market. The biorefinery, located within Petronas’ Pengeran...supplier Samsung · Malaysia · volume 650,000 Tonnes per year · feedstock used vegetable oils, animal fats, waste from vegetable oil processing, other biomass · Samsung, Enilive, Petronas Mobility Lestari
- 2025-01-01 Plants and production Par Pacific to Invest $90 Million in Hawaii's Largest Liquid Renewable Fuels Manufacturing Facility parhawaii.com
Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. plans to invest approximately $90 million to develop the largest liquid renewable fuels manufacturing facility at its Kapolei refinery in Hawaii. The project is expected to be commissioned in 2025 and can produce up to 60% sustain...supplier Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. · Hawaii · volume 61 Million Gallons · feedstock vegetable oil, locally-sourced renewable feedstocks · Refining · Par Pacific Holdings, Inc., Hawaiian Airlines, Pono Pacific, Chevron, Laramie Energy, LLC
- 2025-01-01 Plants and production The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to the Market for Sustainable Aviation Fuel: The ICF View biofuelsdigest.com
This presentation provides an overview of the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) market, focusing on the role of ICF, a global consulting firm. It discusses the current state of the SAF market, the impact of regulations and incentives, and the future potential...supplier N/A · N/A · volume N/A · feedstock N/A · N/A · ICF
- 2025-01-01 Plants and production Heathrow Accelerates Sustainable Aviation Fuel Adoption airsideint.com
Heathrow has announced an increase in its carbon cutting scheme for a fourth year. In 2025, £86m will be available to airlines through the airport’s SAF incentive scheme, targeting 3% of aviation fuel used at Heathrow to be SAF – amounting to 187,000 tonnes...UK · volume 187,000 Tonnes · feedstock used cooking oil and other waste materials · Heathrow
- 2025-01-01 Plants and production Universal Fuel Technologies’ Pilot Demonstrates New Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production Pathways businesswire.com
Universal Fuel Technologies (Unifuel) has completed a successful five-month pilot project demonstrating its Flexiforming technology, which can produce high-quality 100% synthetic SAF from multiple renewable feedstocks. The project, conducted at RPD Technolo...supplier Universal Fuel Technologies · United States · volume 0.0001 Million Liters · feedstock Methanol, Ethanol, HEFA Naphtha · Flexiforming · Universal Fuel Technologies, RPD Technologies, Washington State University
- 2025-01-01 Plants and production Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways Partner with Renewable Developments Australia for SAF Production Facility biobased-diesel.com
Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways have partnered with Renewable Developments Australia (RDA) to establish a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production facility in North Queensland. The facility will use bioethanol derived from locally grown sugarcane and c...supplier Renewable Developments Australia · Australia · volume 96 Million Liters · feedstock sugarcane · PureSAF · Virgin Australia, Qatar Airways, Renewable Developments Australia, KBR, Boeing
- 2025-01-01 Plants and production Willis Sustainable Fuels Partners with Johnson Matthey and Axens for SAF Project in Teesside biobased-diesel.com
Willis Sustainable Fuels (WSF), a subsidiary of Willis Lease Finance Corp., has entered into license and engineering agreements with Johnson Matthey and Axens for its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) project in Teesside, North East England. The project will ...supplier Willis Sustainable Fuels · United Kingdom · volume 14,000 Metric Tons · feedstock biomethane · Fischer-Tropsch CANS™ · Willis Sustainable Fuels, Willis Lease Finance Corp., Johnson Matthey, Axens, BP
- 2024-12-30 Plants and production 3 Key Reasons Airlines Feel Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production Is Too Slow Simple Flying
3 Key Reasons Airlines Feel Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production Is Too Slow Simple Flying
- 2024-12-30 Plants and production Comstock Fuels Executes License Agreement With Gresham’s Eastern Ltd stocktitan.net
Comstock Inc. (NYSE: LODE) announced a binding agreement between Comstock Fuels and Gresham's Eastern, granting exclusive rights in Pakistan to deploy Comstock's biomass refining technologies for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production. Gresham's will de...supplier Comstock Fuels · Pakistan · feedstock agricultural residue biomass · lignocellulosic biomass refining technologies · Comstock Inc., Gresham's Eastern
- 2024-12-23 Plants and production Comstock Partners with EFT to Boost Sustainable Aviation Fuel Yields by 12% in Major Technology Integration stocktitan.net
Comstock Inc. has signed a Technology Cooperation Agreement with Emerging Fuels Technology (EFT) to integrate EFT's gas-to-liquids process into Comstock's renewable fuel solutions. This partnership aims to enhance the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel...supplier Comstock Inc. · United States · feedstock woody biomass · gas-to-liquids process · Comstock Inc., Emerging Fuels Technology
- 2024-12-10 Plants and production Disappointingly Slow Growth in SAF Production IATA
Disappointingly Slow Growth in SAF Production IATA
- 2024-11-23 Plants and production Big Oil Bets on Biofuels with Over 40 Projects Planned by 2030 rystadenergy.com
Under increasing pressure to decarbonize, major oil and gas companies like BP, Chevron, Shell, TotalEnergies, ExxonMobil, and Eni are investing heavily in biofuels. These companies have announced 43 biofuel projects, focusing on hydrotreated vegetable oil (...supplier BP, Chevron, Shell, TotalEnergies, ExxonMobil, Eni · Global · volume 260,000 bpd · feedstock Waste biomass, used oils, animal fats · Hydrotreating, co-processing, refinery conversion · BP, Chevron, Shell, TotalEnergies, ExxonMobil
- 2024-11-04 Plants and production Moorhead lands $5B sustainable jet fuel plant and its 650 jobs Star Tribune
Moorhead lands $5B sustainable jet fuel plant and its 650 jobs Star Tribune
- 2024-11-01 Plants and production Malaysia Government Plans to Boost SAF Production Using Palm Oil Waste biofuels-news.com
The Malaysia government plans to boost sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production from the use of palm oil waste. The country’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim revealed the proposals as he outlined his plans for next year’s budget. The state-owned oil and gas ...supplier Petronas · Malaysia · feedstock palm oil waste · Petronas
- 2024-11-01 Plants and production Celtic Freeport Launched to Drive Economic Growth and Create Thousands of Jobs in South West Wales gov.uk
The Celtic Freeport has been officially launched in South West Wales, aiming to attract significant investment and create over 11,000 jobs. The freeport, covering Milford Haven and Port Talbot, will focus on clean energy, sustainable fuels, and heavy indust...supplier LanzaTech · United Kingdom · Celtic Freeport, LanzaTech, RWE, H2 Energy, Trafigura
- 2024-10-17 Plants and production U.S. capacity to produce biofuels increased 7% in 2023 U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) (.gov)
U.S. capacity to produce biofuels increased 7% in 2023 U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) (.gov)
- 2024-10-15 Plants and production St1 Nordic Refinery Uses Honeywell Technology To Produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel ess.honeywell.com
Honeywell announced that St1 Refinery in Gothenburg, Sweden, has started using Honeywell’s EcofiningTM technology to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The biorefinery will produce 200,000 tons of renewable fuels annually, including SAF, biodiesel, bi...supplier St1 · Sweden · volume 200,000 Tons · feedstock used cooking oil, animal fats, tall oil fatty acids · Honeywell’s EcofiningTM technology · Honeywell, St1, Braathens Regional Airlines, Eni S.p.A.
- 2024-10-01 Plants and production Phillips 66 Rodeo Refinery Conversion to Renewable Diesel Achieves Full Production Rate biobased-diesel.com
Phillips 66 has successfully converted its Rodeo refinery to produce renewable diesel, achieving a full production rate of 800 million gallons per year. This conversion is part of a broader trend towards renewable fuels, despite the U.S. government's focus ...supplier Phillips 66 · United States · volume 800 Million Gallons · Phillips 66
- 2024-10-01 Plants and production Midwest Farmers Eye Sustainable Aviation Fuel Market Amid Pipeline Controversies startribune.com
The article discusses the potential for Midwest corn to be used in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), a vision supported by the U.S. airline industry and agricultural groups. The plan hinges on federal tax credits and carbon capture pipelines, which have face...supplier Summit Carbon Solutions · United States · volume 800 Million Gallons · feedstock Corn · Carbon Capture and Sequestration · Summit Carbon Solutions, Renewable Fuels Association, Growth Energy, Iowa Renewable Fuels Association
- 2024-10-01 Plants and production Dubai's Private Jet Market Soars Amidst Growing Millionaire Influx cnn.com
The article discusses the booming private jet market in Dubai, driven by an influx of ultra-high net worth individuals. Voyex, a private jet company, caters to the luxury needs of these clients. The UAE is expected to attract a significant number of million...supplier Vista · United Arab Emirates · volume 4.2 Million US Gallons · feedstock Animal fats, oils, household waste, crops · Voyex, Emirates, Vista, Gama Aviation, Knight Frank
- 2024-10-01 Plants and production US Offers Conditional Loan Guarantees for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Projects ryueyes11.tistory.com
The US government has announced conditional loan guarantees worth approximately $3 billion for two sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) projects. This move is part of the Biden administration's efforts to promote cleaner energy and reduce carbon emissions in the...United States · US Department of Energy