Sustainable aviation fuel news
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- 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
- 2025-01-05 Research Science Breakthrough Using Plants as Biofuel Without Impacting Food Security cosmosmagazine.com
An Australian-led scientific breakthrough to increase oil yield from plants will help advance the production and use of biofuels, such as sustainable aviation fuel. The Biomass Oil Project, developed over a decade by CSIRO scientists, has been acquired by N...supplier Nufarm · Australia · feedstock high biomass energy cane and sorghum · genetic modification for seed oil production · CSIRO, Nufarm, University of Florida, Instituto Agronomico
- 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
- 2025-01-04 Research Sustainable aviation fuel study: SAF means 'Sacrificing Affordable Food' hometownsource.com
A recent report on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) argues against the production of crop-based renewable jet fuel, citing concerns over food affordability. The 72-page report, summarized in a four-page executive summary, makes a strong case that SAF should ...feedstock crop-based
- 2025-01-02 Policy 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 AsiaIATA
- 2025-01-02 Other news ACI Jet Brings Sustainable Aviation Fuel to San Luis Obispo Airport, Advancing Sustainable Aviation Goals news10.com
ACI Jet will begin offering sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at its San Luis Obispo County Airport FBO starting January 7, 2025. This initiative supports the aviation industry's goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The SAF, supplied by Avfuel...supplier Avfuel Corporation · United States · volume 8,000 Gallons per truckload · feedstock Renewable waste and residue raw materials · ACI Jet, Avfuel Corporation, Neste
- 2025-01-02 Other news ACI Jet Brings Sustainable Aviation Fuel to San Luis Obispo Airport, Advancing Sustainable Aviation Goals abc4.com
ACI Jet will begin offering sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at its San Luis Obispo County Airport (KSBP) FBO starting January 7, 2025. This initiative supports the aviation industry's goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The SAF, supplied by...supplier Avfuel Corporation · United States · volume 8,000 Gallons per truckload · feedstock Renewable waste and residue raw materials · ACI Jet, Avfuel Corporation, Neste
- 2025-01-02 Other news ACI Jet Brings Sustainable Aviation Fuel to San Luis Obispo Airport, Advancing Sustainable Aviation Goals ksnt.com
ACI Jet will begin offering sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at its San Luis Obispo County Airport FBO starting January 7, 2025. This initiative supports the aviation industry's goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The SAF, supplied by Avfuel...supplier Avfuel Corporation · United States · volume 8,000 Gallons per truckload · feedstock Renewable waste and residue raw materials · ACI Jet, Avfuel Corporation, Neste
- 2025-01-02 Other news ACI Jet Brings Sustainable Aviation Fuel to San Luis Obispo Airport, Advancing Sustainable Aviation Goals fox59.com
ACI Jet will begin offering sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at its Fixed Base Operator (FBO) location at San Luis Obispo County Airport starting January 7, 2025. This initiative supports the aviation industry's goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by...supplier Avfuel Corporation · United States · feedstock renewable waste and residue raw materials · ACI Jet, Avfuel Corporation, Neste
- 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 · HEFA · 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 Research Cleaner Jet Fuel: 10 Breakthrough Technologies 2025 technologyreview.com
The article discusses the potential of alternative jet fuels to significantly reduce aviation emissions. These fuels, made from materials like used cooking oils, crop residue, industrial waste, and captured carbon dioxide, can reduce emissions by half or ne...Various · feedstock Used cooking oils, crop residue, industrial waste, carbon dioxide · Gevo, LanzaJet, Montana Renewables, Neste, World Energy
- 2025-01-01 Policy Greener flights: The UK introduces its Sustainable Aviation Fuel Mandate openaccessgovernment.org
The UK has launched its Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Mandate starting January 1, 2025, as part of its plan to decarbonize aviation and become a clean energy superpower. The mandate requires that by 2030, 10% of all jet fuel used by UK airlines must come ...United Kingdom · volume 1.2 Million Tonnes · feedstock household waste, used cooking oil
- 2025-01-01 Other news Bayer and Neste to Collaborate on Developing Feedstocks for Renewable Fuels bayer.com
Bayer and Neste plan to jointly scale winter canola as a biomass-based feedstock for renewable products like biofuels. The companies have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to jointly scale winter canola in the US as a biomass-based feedstock to mee...supplier Bayer · United States · feedstock winter canola · Bayer, Neste
- 2025-01-01 Deals Airbus to Invest in Minnesota Sustainable Aviation Fuel Hub tcbmag.com
Airbus has announced its investment in the Minnesota Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Hub, joining other major corporations like Bank of America, Ecolab, and Cargill. The announcement was made at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas by Delta Air Lines....supplier Minnesota Sustainable Aviation Fuel Hub · United States · feedstock agricultural biomass and used cooking oils · Airbus, Delta Air Lines, Bank of America, Ecolab, Cargill
- 2025-01-01 Other news Bayer Acquires Camelina Assets from Smart Earth Camelina Corp. to Advance Biofuels bayer.com
Bayer has acquired camelina germplasm and intellectual property assets from Smart Earth Camelina Corp. to meet the growing demand for renewable fuel. This acquisition allows Bayer to expand its leadership in biomass-based feedstock and provide growers with ...supplier Bayer · Not specified · feedstock Camelina · Biomass-based feedstock · Bayer, Smart Earth Camelina Corp.
- 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 Policy Sustainable Fuel Surge May Mean Fewer UK Flights tradingview.com
The article discusses the potential impact of the UK's ambitious sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) mandates on the aviation industry. The UK has set a 10% SAF mandate by 2030, higher than the EU's 6%. This could lead to higher costs for UK-heavy carriers like...feedstock Used cooking oil · easyJet, Wizz Air, Ryanair, Rolls-Royce, Airbus
- 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
- 2024-12-31 Policy DOE Announces Intent to Fund R&D to Advance Biofuels and Bioproducts natlawreview.com
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) announced its intent to fund research and development projects in two priority areas: sustainable propane and renewable chemicals, and algal system cultivation and preprocessing. The SPARC...supplier U.S. Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) · United States · feedstock domestic renewable feedstock resources, algae · U.S. Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO)
- 2024-12-30 Other news 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
- 2024-12-19 Deals Neste to Supply Sustainable Aviation Fuel to Air New Zealand Marking Airline’s Largest Purchase of SAF to Date neste.com
Neste and Air New Zealand have signed an agreement for the supply of 23,000 tons (30 million liters) of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™. This is the largest purchase of SAF by Air New Zealand to date. The fuel will be used at Los Angeles and San Francis...supplier Neste · USA · volume 30 Million Liters · feedstock used cooking oil, animal fat waste · HEFA · Neste, Air New Zealand
- 2024-12-18 Policy Sustainable Aviation Fuel Blending and Logistics Report Released by NREL energy.gov
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), with support from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO), has released the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Blending and Logistics report. This report provides information and recom...National Renewable Energy Laboratory, U.S. Department of Energy Bioenergy Technologies Office
- 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
- 2024-12-16 Deals Fight or Flight: Contract and Financing Considerations for UK Sustainable Aviation Fuel Projects velaw.com
The article, published in Environmental Finance, discusses the UK's efforts to establish a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry. It examines the regulatory framework provided by the SAF Order 2024, which introduces sustainability criteria and a certific...United Kingdom · Vinson & Elkins LLP
- 2024-12-15 Deals Neste Supplies Renewable Diesel to BMW for Initial Fueling of New Vehicles in Germany neste.com
Neste and BMW have announced a collaboration for the supply of Neste MY Renewable Diesel for the initial fueling of new diesel vehicles produced at BMW plants in Germany. This transition will affect more than half of BMW's global diesel vehicle production. ...supplier Neste · Germany · volume Not specified · feedstock Waste and residue oils and fats · Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) · Neste, BMW, Biofuel Express
- 2024-12-10 Other news Disappointingly Slow Growth in SAF Production IATA
Disappointingly Slow Growth in SAF Production IATA
- 2024-12-05 Deals CORRECTION: Shell agrees offtake agreement from Pakistan's first SAF plant Quantum Commodity Intelligence
CORRECTION: Shell agrees offtake agreement from Pakistan's first SAF plant Quantum Commodity IntelligencePakistan · Shell
- 2024-12-05 Deals Phillips 66 and United Airlines Sign Sustainable Aviation Fuel Supply Agreement phillips66.com
Phillips 66 and United Airlines have signed an agreement for Phillips 66 to supply sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to United Airlines at Chicago O’Hare International Airport and Los Angeles International Airport. The agreement includes an initial supply of ...supplier Phillips 66 · United States · volume 3.6 Million Gallons · feedstock waste fats, oils, and greases · HEFA · Phillips 66, United Airlines
- 2024-12-05 Deals Shell Agrees Offtake Agreement from Pakistan's First SAF Plant qcintel.com
Shell has agreed to a long-term sustainable aviation offtake agreement from an Asian Development Bank-backed SAF refinery in Pakistan. This marks a significant development in the region's sustainable aviation fuel industry.supplier Asian Development Bank-backed SAF refinery · Pakistan · Shell, Asian Development Bank
- 2024-12-04 Deals IAG continues to go big on e-SAF as it inks 10-year offtake agreement with Infinium GreenAir News
IAG continues to go big on e-SAF as it inks 10-year offtake agreement with Infinium GreenAir Newssupplier Infinium · feedstock CO2 and hydrogen · Power-to-liquid · IAG, Infinium
- 2024-12-04 Deals IAG Continues to Go Big on e-SAF as it Inks 10-Year Offtake Agreement with Infinium greenairnews.com
International Airlines Group (IAG) has announced a 10-year agreement to purchase power-to-liquid aviation fuel, or e-SAF, from California-based Infinium. The e-SAF will be produced at Infinium's Project Roadrunner plant in West Texas, which is being convert...supplier Infinium · United States · feedstock CO2 · power-to-liquid · International Airlines Group (IAG), Infinium, Twelve, Amazon, Brookfield Asset Management
- 2024-12-03 Policy Airline ranking: only 10 airlines have serious plans to transition to green fuels Transport & Environment
Airline ranking: only 10 airlines have serious plans to transition to green fuels Transport & Environment
- 2024-12-01 Other news Emirates Receives First A350-900 Aircraft to Boost Fleet and Support Dubai's Economic Agenda aero-news.net
Emirates has received its first A350-900 aircraft, marking the beginning of its fleet expansion and ongoing partnership with Airbus. This aircraft is the first of 65 A350-900s ordered by Emirates, aimed at enhancing medium and long-haul operations and suppo...supplier Airbus · France · state-of-the-art aerodynamics, technologies, and lightweight materials · Emirates, Airbus
- 2024-12-01 Deals The State of SAF in Africa and the Middle East: 2024 Recap fastmarkets.com
The article discusses the growing potential of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Africa and the Middle East. Africa's increasing air travel demand and biofuel production potential, particularly in South Africa, position the continent as an emerging player ...supplier Neste · South Africa · volume 3.2-4.5 Billion Liters · feedstock sugarcane by-products, biomass from invasive alien plants, algae · power-to-liquid · CleanJoule, Neste, Emirates, Etihad, Air Arabia
- 2024-11-28 Deals Formula 1 Expands Sustainable Aviation Fuel Investment Through New Qatar Airways Programme formula1.com
Formula 1 has announced an expansion of its investment in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) through a new programme with Qatar Airways. This builds on a previous investment with DHL and aims to reduce emissions by over 8,000 tCO2e in 2024. The initiative is p...supplier Qatar Airways · Qatar · Formula 1, Qatar Airways, DHL, FIA, Aggreko
- 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
- 2024-11-21 Other news Clay Lacy Aviation Breaks Ground on Sustainability-Focused FBO at John Wayne Airport aero-news.net
Clay Lacy Aviation has announced the groundbreaking of a sustainability-focused Fixed Base Operator (FBO) development at John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana, California. This project is the largest private infrastructure investment in the airport's history and ...supplier Clay Lacy Aviation · United States · Clay Lacy Aviation, Gensler
- 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 Other news 4AIR Expands Regulatory Compliance Program to Support 21 New Schemes Worldwide 4air.aero
4AIR, a leader in business aviation sustainability, has expanded its regulatory compliance program to support 21 new regulatory schemes globally. This expansion aims to help aviation operators comply with evolving regulations, reducing administrative burden...supplier 4AIR · USA · 4AIR, EU Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS), Refuel EU, Portugal Carbon Tax (PCT), UK Air Passenger Duty (APD)
- 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
- 2024-11-18 Other news Whyalla could play host to low-carbon sustainable aviation fuels produced with renewables Renew Economy
Whyalla could play host to low-carbon sustainable aviation fuels produced with renewables Renew EconomySouth Australia
- 2024-11-17 Research NBAA Challenges Flawed Environmental Study on Business Aviation's Sustainability Efforts aero-news.net
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has criticized an environmental study published in the Communications Earth & Environment journal for making flawed statements about the business aviation sector's sustainability efforts. The study claimed a...United States · National Business Aviation Association
- 2024-11-15 Other news Gulfstream G700 Surpasses 65 City-Pair Speed Records aero-news.net
Gulfstream Aerospace announced that its ultralarge-cabin Gulfstream G700 recently surpassed 65 city-pair speed records. The latest record-breaking flights included a 6,507 nm trip from Los Angeles to Sydney in 14 hours and 26 minutes, and a 4,090 nm flight ...USA · Gulfstream Aerospace, Rolls-Royce
- 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