(Gevo) Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO) and Future Energy Global (FEG) are pleased to announce that they have signed a pioneering offtake agreement for carbon abatement attributes, to enable airlines and other companies to reduce their CO2 emissions through Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck introduces World Energy as a low-carbon solutions pioneer working with hard-to-abate sectors to meet net-zero commitments through sustainable aviation fuel, green hydrogen, and advanced biofuels. Their SAF production uses HEFA technology with a
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) At first glance, RD and SAF appear nearly inseparable—often co-produced in HEFA systems, governed by overlapping policy frameworks, and sharing many investors, incentives, and technologies. Traditional analysis sees them as market twins. Yet, in this analysis out
(Mitsui) Mitsui & Co., Ltd. ("Mitsui", Head Office: Tokyo, President and CEO: Kenichi Hori) has invested in Infinium Holdings, Inc. ("Infinium") Series C funding round. Infinium is a US based leading provider of gas conversion solutions and developer of eFuels technology
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation from Sandia National Laboratories summarizes a workshop on biorefinery integration held in October 2024. The objectives were to develop a shared vision for the refinery of the future and identify R&D needs for
Does your company make cars, truck, planes, locomotives, equipment, ships? Why not deliver them with their first ‘fill up’ of renewable fuel? Here are some examples: Learn more: https://advancedbiofuelsusa.info/airbus-begins-delivery-of-all-aircraft-from-its-u-s-plant-with-u-s-sourced-sustainable-aviation-fuel-blend And, the renewable fuel used by Gulfstream is produced by World Energy at its
(AmSpec Group) Malaysia’s pioneer biofuel feedstock aggregator, FatHopes Energy Sdn Bhd (FHE), signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with AmSpec Group, a leading service provider in the testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) sector, to enhance the efficiency and scalability of Sustainable
(Expander Energy/CISION) Expander Energy Inc. ("Expander"), is pleased to announce that Expander intends to proceed with the Carseland Bio-Synfuels project. -- Cielo Waste Solutions Corp. (TSXV: CMC) ("Cielo") has publicly announced that it intends to transition away from Bio-Synthetic fuels to its first
(Mobility Plaza) The agreement supports the airline’s broader decarbonization strategy and advances the use of SAF in European aviation. -- Volotea, the airline connecting Europe’s small and mid-sized cities, has signed a strategic agreement with TotalEnergies for the supply of sustainable Aviation
by Curt Epstein (AIN Online) Study predicts a nearly sevenfold growth -- A new report predicts the U.S. sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) market will grow to a value of $6.97 billion by the end of the decade. The study by management consultancy
by Kim Chipman (Bloomberg/MSN) ... “If this tariff holds true on ethanol imports, the result is a higher cost SAF product that we are making in the US,” LanzaJet Chief Executive Officer Jimmy Samartzis said in an interview, referring to a
by Mark Phelps (AvWeb) Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin seeks information on pros and cons of new fuel. -- In conjunction with the Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions (EAGLE) initiative, the FAA announced today it is calling on pilots, aircraft owners, mechanics and
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck from ABLC highlights Iogen's position as a pioneering technology company focused on 2nd generation biofuels from agricultural residues. They emphasize that 2G biofuels offer a practical path to net-zero in hard-to-electrify sectors like
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) As the search for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) intensifies, alcohol-to-jet technology has emerged as a promising yet perplexing pathway. Promising because of the progress on technology and projects. Perplexing because traditional techno-economic analysis is capturing part
(SAS) SAS joins a broad coalition of aviation and energy stakeholders to support large-scale deployment of SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel), with a particular focus on e-SAF (Electro-Sustainable Aviation Fuel). “The shift away from fossil-based aviation fuels is not only necessary—it is essential.
by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) The U.S. Energy Information Administration reduced its 2025 forecasts for renewable diesel and biodiesel in its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released April 10. The outlook for “other biofuel” production, which includes sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), was
by Ajsa Habibic (Offshore Energy) E-methanol produced at the Kassø Power-to-X facility in Aabenraa, Denmark, also known as the world’s largest commercial e-methanol facility, has received EU certification for green fuels. -- The plant’s operator European Energy revealed on April 8 that
(Zeon) Zeon Corporation (Zeon; head office: Chiyoda‐ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Tetsuya Toyoshima) and Visolis Inc. today (April 4, 2025) announced that, following the successful completion of a joint feasibility study, the companies are initiating preparatory steps toward construction of a
Do you use business aviation or general aviation jets? Here are some airports that have sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) options. If yours doesn’t, talk to the fuel supplier to change that. Planes at Cluj International Airport Start Using Sustainable Aviation Fuel
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Global Bioenergies highlighted its unique, ASTM-certified biological process for SAF production from renewable resources. They focus on bio-SAF for the US and e-SAF for Europe. Their technology offers fewer steps than competitors. The niche cosmetics market
by Larry Lee (Brownfield Ag News) New legislation that would extend 45Z biofuel tax credits has been reintroduced in the U.S. Senate. -- The bipartisan Farmer First Fuel Incentive Act was introduced Thursday by Republican Roger “Doc” Marshall of Kansas and Democrat
by Gilbert Ekugbe (Punch) Nigerian scientist and member of the American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America, Dr. Joseph Iboyi, has identified the the need to utilise biomass-based sustainable aviation fuel to help
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) Today, Clean Fuels Alliance America submitted comments to the U.S. Treasury on Notice 2025-10, which outlined an intent to propose rules for the §45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit. Clean Fuels urges Treasury to ensure a level playing
by Curt Epstein (AIN Online) The online feature helps streamline the SAF usage process -- World Fuel Services unveiled its myWorld Decarbonize tool this week at NBAA’s Schedulers and Dispatchers Conference to help customers achieve their sustainability goals. The tool is part of
(Climbing. Fast.) The CLIMBING. FAST. campaign has been recognized with two advocacy awards for its use of digital media to highlight business aviation’s many societal benefits, including the sector’s sustainability leadership. From among thousands of submissions for its 2025 Digital Awards, PRNEWS chose CLIMBING. FAST. as
(Finnair/CISION) Finnair and DB Schenker have initiated their sustainability collaboration by signing an agreement for DB Schenker to purchase nearly 400 tons of scope 3 CO2e reductions, equaling approximately 120 tons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from Finnair. Both companies are committed to
(Cemvita/REMA/Business Wire) Cemvita, a leader in industrial biotechnology, is pleased to announce a strategic collaboration with REMA, a renowned Brazilian research institution based in Florianópolis (research center affiliated with the Federal University of Santa Catarina / UFSC, develops environmental and technological
(Neste) Neste, the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), has started producing SAF at its renewable products refinery in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. The refinery has been modified to enable Neste to produce up to 500,000 tons of SAF per
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) DG Fuels presented its patented technology for high carbon conversion SAF production, boasting zero CI and low costs. Their Louisiana project is nearing FID in 2025, with presold capacity. DG Fuels aims for the lowest unit
(Oulu) The German ABO Energy group has been granted a planning reservation to build a hydrogen production plant in Oulu in northern Finland. In the preliminary plan, the new hydrogen plant would have an electrolyser with a maximum capacity of 600
by Elan Head (Vertical Magazine) When United Therapeutics subsidiary Unither Bioélectronique revealed its hydrogen-powered helicopter prototype at the Vertical Flight Society (VFS) Forum 80 in May 2024, VP of program management Mikaël Cardinal said that its first hover was “hopefully imminent.” Ten months
(Climate Tech Partners) Qantas and Airbus have jointly committed to invest AUD$15 million into Climate Tech Partners (CTP), a leading climate-focused venture capital fund, to support their shared ambition to accelerate the development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and other aviation
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) CAAFI’s Steve Csonka discussed advancing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) development through a revised Public Private Partnership. He highlighted the U.S. need for diverse energy and the ongoing interest of agencies like the DOE and USDA in
By Alimat Aliyeva (Azernews) KazMunayGas-Aero LLP (a subsidiary of the national company KazMunayGas), the American company LanzaJet, Inc., and the Kazakh agro-industrial holding KazFoodProducts LLP (KFP) have signed an agreement to develop a feasibility study for the construction of a plant in
by Michael McAdams (Advanced Biofuels Association/RealClear Energy) ... President Trump can secure a quick and impactful victory for his energy agenda by dispelling ambiguity surrounding key policies affecting domestic production of advanced biofuels. By taking immediate action to clarify the 45Z
by Bill Seifert (WJAG) The increased demand for biofuels in areas such as aviation fuel could create more markets for ethanol blend fuels and the farmers that produce the products used in such production. Nebraska U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts says biofuels development
by Bob Kozak* (Atlantic Biomass,LLC) As I’ve been running a Phase I STTR biofuel processing project, I have been looking deeper and deeper at the current economics of biofuels and what needs to change to restore profitability. Here are my thoughts
(Desmet) We are proud to announce that Desmet has been awarded a new contract by LG-ENI Biorefining, a joint venture between LG Chem and ENI Italy. In collaboration with the main contractor GS Engineering & Construction, we will deliver the HVO pretreatment plant
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Thailand-based Bangchak Group confirmed April 4 its readiness to operate the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production project at its refinery in Phra Khanong, a district of Bangkok, in terms of raw materials, technology and supporting
by Steve Sherman (DC Journal) The federal government must promote opportunities for those living in the so-called “flyover country.” The people who helped elect Donald Trump need policies that support them. ... Today, America is in danger of falling behind global competitors in
by Luke Geiver (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The critical pieces of the 45Z tax credit puzzle have been on display for interpretation by the greater biofuels industry and the current administration since early January. At the start of the year, 45Z—designed to
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by Tina Dasgupta (Solar Quarter) Mr. Akanat Promphan, Minister of Industry, is spearheading Thailand’s efforts to develop new economic drivers by tasking the Department of Industrial Promotion (DIPROM) to collaborate with Bangchak Corporation and five leading business organizations to accelerate Sustainable
by Larry Lee (Brownfield Ag News) Sustainable aviation fuel production could take off in Wisconsin if newly proposed legislation becomes law. Jason Mugnaini with Wisconsin Farm Bureau tells Brownfield the bill supported by the state’s agriculture coalition would incentivize fuel production in
(BDI) BDI has signed a contract with Ghent Renewables BV -- BDI-BioEnergy International has signed a contract with Ghent Renewables BV to begin the construction of a pioneering biofuel feedstock refinery plant. This facility will be unique in its approach, integrating advanced
(Asia Sustainable Aviation Fuel Association) Asia Sustainabliae Aviation Fuel Association (ASAFA) is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with the World Bioenergy Association (WBA), a globally recognized authority in promoting the sustainable use of bioenergy. This collaboration marks a pivotal
by Theodore Koumelis (IAG/Travel Daily News) This agreement forms part of IAG’s work to invest in and accelerate SAF production, particularly in the UK and Europe, with a goal of using 10 per cent SAF by 2030. -- International Airlines Group (IAG) and Microsoft are strengthening their
(C2X Global) ENEOS, Japan’s leading energy company, has signed an investment with C2X to advance the development of the Beaver Lake Renewable Energy (“BLRE”) project in Louisiana to FID and further develop its global green methanol project portfolio. – C2X, a leading
The next time you check in for a flight, ask if the airline is using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Many airlines are using a blend of jetfuel that includes SAF. The EU, the UK and others have mandates. For more on
(Global Bioenergies) The Company supplied a batch of SAF to Safran, the world’s second-largest aircraft equipment manufacturer, to evaluate the specific properties of Global Bioenergies’ SAF, used in its neat form, during the fuel injection phase prior to combustion in the
by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) Gevo Inc. CEO Patrick Gruber discussed the company’s proposed sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) project in South Dakota during a fourth quarter earnings call, held March 27, indicating financial close could be achieved by year-end. The 60 MMgy
(Universal Fuel Technologies/Business Wire) • During a five-month pilot, the company demonstrated that its Flexiforming technology can produce high-quality 100% synthetic SAF from multiple renewable feedstocks. Tested pathways to SAF include methanol-to-jet, ethanol-to-jet (ETJ), and renewable HEFA naphtha-with-ethanol-to-jet (NETJ). In the ETJ mode,
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Marquis focuses on expanding markets, strengthening rural America, and achieving energy dominance through corn ethanol 2.0 and other green fuels including SAF. They highlight the potential of ethanol (EtOH) as a marine fuel, with testing completed
(Renewable Carbon News/C1 Green Chemicals) C1 will use the capital raised to build the world's first demonstration plant for homogeneously catalyzed methanol -- Berlin-based cleantech company C1 has raised €20 million in fresh capital to replacefossil resources in the shipping, aviation and
(Neste) Tour d’Europe is an initiative demonstrating the availability and potential of renewable fuels to help drive decarbonization and contribute to climate neutrality today and for decades to come. The Tour d’Europe involves 20 different companies, associations and institutions from across
by Jared White (Brownfield Ag News) A southern Illinois farmer says the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry can be agriculture’s next big boon. Matt Raben, who farms in White County and serves on the Illinois Corn Marketing Board of Directors, says finding
(Vast/Globe Newswire) HyFuel Solar Refinery Pty Ltd, a subsidiary of Vast Renewables Limited (Vast) (Nasdaq: VSTE), has been awarded AUD 700,000 through the Australia-Singapore Low Emissions Technologies (ASLET) initiative for maritime and port operations. The funding will progress the development of South
(International Air Transport Association) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has established the Civil Aviation Decarbonization Organization (CADO) to manage the IATA-developed Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Registry when it is released. “CADO will turbo-charge the imminent launch of the IATA-developed SAF Registry.
by Marleen Kaesebier (Reuters) The sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry is falling short of its 2030 targets with production not ramping up quickly enough, Boston Consulting Group (BCG) found in a report published on Thursday (March 27, 2025). European airlines are this
by Tim Hepher and Joanna Plucinska (Reuters) The head of global airlines body IATA has welcomed a call by Europe's top carriers for a delay to a 2030 target for sustainable aviation fuel use in Europe, saying Brussels policymakers need to face
(Sumitomo Corporation) Japan Airlines (JAL), Airbus, Nippon Paper Industries, Sumitomo Corporation, and Green Earth Institute (GEI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on the realization of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) using bioethanol derived from domestic wood. In February 2023
(Tailwater Capital) Ash Creek Renewables (“Ash Creek” or the “Company”), a platform dedicated to developing renewable fuel feedstock solutions and a portfolio company of Tailwater Capital LLC (“Tailwater”), today announced it has secured exclusive licensing rights from Montana State University for
(Universal Fuel Technologies/Business Wire) o During a five-month pilot, the company demonstrated that its Flexiforming technology can produce high-quality 100% synthetic SAF from multiple renewable feedstocks. o Tested pathways to SAF include methanol-to-jet, ethanol-to-jet (ETJ), and renewable HEFA naphtha-with-ethanol-to-jet (NETJ). o In
(Airbus) Airbus announced March 20 that the first sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) delivery recently took place at the Airbus Canada’s A220 site, enabling the Mirabel, Canada-based teams to use SAF for production, customer acceptance and test flights. This now means that all
(Biuofuels International) US, EU and South American relations appear set for a decidedly ‘interesting’ 2025 as ‘drill, baby drill’ Donald Trump returns to the White House. From a Brazilian perspective everything seemed be going so well towards the end of last year
(Airbus) Airbus is taking a significant step toward scaling the adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) by testing a new “Book and Claim” approach. This initiative aims to boost both supply and demand for SAF worldwide, providing a flexible and scalable solution to
by Jimmy Troderman (U.S. Energy Information Administration) U.S. refineries produced a record-high share of jet fuel in 2024, reflecting increased demand relative to other transportation fuels. Motor gasoline, distillate fuel oil, and jet fuel make up more than 85% of U.S. refinery output,
by Curt Epstein (AIN Online) Banyan Air Service, one of a quartet of FBOs at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (KFXE), is now one of the first service providers in South Florida to stock continuous supplies of blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Avfuel
by Joanne Ivancic* (Advanced Biofuels USA) What is one of the best things about ABLC? The answer is heard repeatedly in hallway conversation with first-timers and veterans. It’s that this is a welcoming community of real, caring, dedicated people really doing
(Biofuels International) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has enhanced its IATA CO2 Connect emissions calculator to account for carbon emissions reductions related to the usage of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). This follows the recent publication of the IATA SAF Accounting &
(Clean Fuels Alliance America/WCAZ Radio) Today, Clean Fuels Alliance America submitted comments supporting USDA on its Technical Guidelines for Climate-Smart Agriculture Crops Used as Biofuel Feedstocks Interim Rule and incorporation of USDA FD-CIC. Clean Fuels recommends USDA incorporate intermediate oilseed crops
(North American Clean Energy) Hydrogen has long been a staple of industrial processes, but its potential as a decarbonisation tool remains the subject of intense debate. While its role in refining, steel production, and heavy transport is increasingly recognised, fundamental challenges
by Trixie Yap (Reuters/Yahoo!) Asia's ability to supply sustainable aviation fuel will outpace regional demand this year and next as more production comes online, increasing exports and potentially lowering prices for the fuel, oil executives and analysts said. Planned SAF production could
(Biofuels International) Carl Nyberg, Senior Vice President Commercial, Renewable Products at Neste, reveals his biofuel outlook for the year ahead. Last year was a dynamic one especially for the biofuels industry with production capacity outpacing demand growth. This could be seen in the
(Toyo Engineering/Biobased Diesel Daily) Toyo Engineering & Construction Sdn. Bhd., a subsidiary of Toyo Engineering Corp., has been awarded a contract by PRPC Utilities and Facilities, a subsidiary of the Malaysian state-owned oil company Petronas. The project involves the construction of the
A discussion on the future of sustainable aviation fuels and their pivotal role in reducing the environmental impact of the aviation industry. Featuring: Valerie Sarisky-Reed Director, Bioenergy Technologies Office U.S. Department of Energy Tom Michels Director, Government Affairs United Airlines Emily Fisher Chief Strategy Officer Smart Electric Power Alliance Eric Grey Vice
(Runway Girl Network) Rolls-Royce and CirculAIRity have signed a letter of intent and will be working together on their joint commitment to energy transition. The two organisations will be promoting Rolls-Royce technology, with CirculAIRity synthetic fuels, as a strategic national capability for
(DB SCHENKER) The thrill of takeoff, the world shrinking beneath us, the promise of new adventures. While we appreciate the speed and global reach that air freight provides both us and our shipped goods, we must also acknowledge its environmental impact. So
(HIF Global/PR Newswire) e-Fuels leader approved for Tier II design pathway under California LCFS -- HIF Global, the leader in highly innovative fuels, is proud to announce that it has been awarded the first U.S. approval for an e-Fuels pathway. The Tier
(Scandinavian Airlines) SAS and Alpine World Cup Åre 2025 have partnered to make travel to the event more sustainable. As part of this, SAS will provide Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for 500 athletes and team members traveling to the event, taking
(Comstock Fuels) Comstock Inc. (NYSE: LODE) today announced a new investment and strategic collaboration with Marathon Petroleum Corporation (NYSE: MPC) to advance its lignocellulosic biomass refining solutions to commercial maturity. Comstock Fuels Corporation (“Comstock Fuels”), a subsidiary of Comstock Inc., has
(OMV Petrom) • With nearly 3.3 million passengers in 2024, Avram Iancu International Airport Cluj is the largest regional airport in Romania and the second largest in the country, when considering the number of passengers Starting January 2025, planes can refuel with
by Hong Wai Onn (Dialogue Earth/Eco-Business) Advances in biofuels could cement Thailand’s role as a regional leader in renewable energy. -- Since the late 1970s, Thailand has recognised the need for a domestically produced transport fuel. Seeking to reduce reliance on imported fossil
(ASAFA) The Asian Sustainable Aviation Fuel Association (ASAFA) and the Aviation Initiative for Renewable Energy in Germany (aireg) are proud to announce their strategic partnership aimed at fostering the rapid market development of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). This collaboration reflects a shared commitment
by Rebekah Alvey (Agri-Pulse) The Department of Energy has updated websites related to sustainable aviation fuel, changing the name to synthetic aviation fuel. READ MORE Related articles Sustainable changes to synthetic (Brownfield Ag News) Synthetic Aviation Fuels (U.S. Department of Energy) SAF: The Future of Cleaner
by Doug Durante and Doug Sombke (Clean Fuels Development Coalition/South Dakota Farmers Union/Biofuels Digest) As usual there is a lot of angst in middle America these days with uncertainty over RFS volumes, small refinery waivers, bird flu, budget cuts, and looming
(Brazil Ministry of Foreign Affairs) Brazil welcomed with great satisfaction the technical recommendation on sustainable aviation fuels made during the 13th triennial meeting of the Aviation Environmental Protection Committee (CAEP) of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The recommendation, which will be submitted
by Tommaso Lecca (Politico) Finland’s Neste blames the airlines for not keeping their promise to guarantee voluntary demand for sustainable aviation fuel. -- The EU's effort to slash CO2 emissions from flying is running into serious trouble and Brussels needs to force
(Red Sea Global) Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is being made available to all airlines operating at Red Sea International Airport. The SAF used at the Red Sea International airport will reduce the produced carbon emissions resulting directly from each aircraft that uses
(SAF Coalition) Coalition representing nearly 60 stakeholders across SAF value chain expressed optimism about the future of SAF policy in the 119th Congress -- The Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Coalition met with key lawmakers on Capitol Hill yesterday to discuss critical policies
by Tammy Bruce (U.S. Department of State) The United States strongly objects to a recommendation on “sustainable” aviation fuels made during the 13th triennial meeting of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection (CAEP). This recommendation to
(Kearney/PR Newswire) - Demand for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) will reach 17 million tons per year by 2030. - The capital required could range from $19 billion to $45 billion, depending on the technology mix. -- A new study by the
(Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus) Minnesota is poised to be a global leader in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production, and Senator John Jasinski (Faribault) is making sure the state seizes that opportunity with a bill (SF 1312) that offers a significant expansion of tax
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) U.K.-based Northumbrian Water Group Ltd. announced Feb. 25 that a team of its research experts is developing a ground-breaking project that will transform algae grown in domestic sewage into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Named the “Green
(U.K. Department for Transport and Mike Kane MP) Have your say on how the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) revenue certainty mechanism could be funded. -- air travel to become greener as government introduces industry-led price guarantee to boost sustainable aviation fuel supply while keeping
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) A sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) project proposed by Idemitsu Kosan Co. Ltd. as part of Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry’s investment-promotion measures using GX Economic Transition Bonds was adopted Feb. 20, according to
by Brent Barnett (Brownfield Ag News) A director for the Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board says he sees a favorable outlook for U.S. ethanol exports. Shane Goplin says he expects momentum from 2024 to continue through 2025. “We have to increase our production.
by Lily Kuo, David J. Lynch and Amanda Coletta (Washington Post) China and Canada will impose their own tariffs on billions of dollars worth of U.S. goods, and Mexico plans to announce new levies soon, as Trump’s tariffs take effect. -- ... China
by Jens Flottau (Aviation Week) The airline industry will have to review its target of reaching net zero emissions by 2050, IATA Director General Willie Walsh said. “We are going to have to revisit it, we are not making as strong a progress
by Clinton Griffiths (AgWeb) Steady investment in ‘green’ biofuels has promised new market demand for farmers and ethanol producers, but will that continue in 2025? -- Optimism remains high that growth in the biofuels industry will continue under the new Trump administration.
(A21 (Google Translation)) It will contribute to the ICAO Voluntary Environment Fund with the aim of supporting the development and implementation of this technology in the region. -- Airbus and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) announced an agreement to support the
(U.S. Energy Information Administration) In 2026, we forecast that inventories of the three largest transportation fuels in the United States—motor gasoline, distillate fuel oil, and jet fuel—will fall to their lowest levels since 2000 in our February Short-Term Energy Outlook. Two pending refinery
by Clinton Griffiths (AgWeb) Steady investment in ‘green’ biofuels has promised new market demand for farmers and ethanol producers, but will that continue in 2025? -- Optimism remains high that growth in the biofuels industry will continue under the new Trump administration.
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Rep. Max Miller, R-Ohio, on Feb. 27 reintroduced the Farm to Fly Act, a bill that aims to accelerate the production and development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Companion legislation was reintroduced in the Senate during January. Previous versions
by Matt Reese (Ohio Country Journal) Some of the biggest changes in my time with Ohio’s Country Journal involved the biofuels industry. Since the rise of ethanol, largely enabled by efforts from Ohio corn growers, biofuels have gone from a promising new use
(European Investment Bank) - The two projects, already in construction at the Sines Refinery, represent a total investment of €650 million. - The Biofuels unit, financed with €250 million, will produce low-carbon fuels essential for the decarbonization of transport. - The renewable
by Nayara Machado (eixos (Google Translation)) Biofuel production needs to increase 360% by 2050 in the region -- Latin America and the Caribbean are expanding production of first-generation biofuels and must prepare to export SAF and marine fuel. Financing and regional cooperation in
(Honeywell) Production in Okinawa, Japan to be the first in Asia Pacific, targeting 200 million liters of ETJ SAF annually -- Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) today announced that Taiyo Oil Co., Ltd. has chosen the Honeywell UOP Ethanol to Jet (ETJ) technology to
(Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)) The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is today (February 26, 2025) supporting cleaner Australian skies, with up to $10.4 million in funding for two projects from its Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) Funding Initiative. ARENA is providing $8
by Michael Johnson (AgWeb) Gevo's CEO says the Trump administration’s directives put facts back in the driver’s seat and put renewable fuels in a stronger position. -- Gevo CEO Patrick Gruber is taking recent executive orders of President Donald Trump in stride,
by Austin Erickson (WDAY) The CEO and Founder of ethanol company Gevo is considering bringing an ethanol and jet fuel plant to North Dakota after issues with carbon dioxide pipelines in South Dakota. Dr. Patrick Gruber’s company began plans for in creating
by Ben Elgin and Mary Schlangenstein (Bloomberg) The carrier is dismissing employees on two key climate teams and trying to sell a renewables startup. -- Southwest Airlines Co. is cutting jobs in its sustainable fuel operations and working to sell a renewables company,
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) members voted this week at their Winter Policy Conference to amend the organization’s biofuels policies to increase support for domestic and global demand for American produced biofuels. “NASDA recognizes the importance biofuels
(Renewable Fuels Association) Leaders of the U.S. ethanol and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry today expressed disappointment in Tuesday’s decision by the General Court of the European Union to dismiss a challenge against the ReFuelEU Aviation regulations brought by European biofuel producers.
(Haffner Energy) - Commissioning of the world's first plant producing hydrogen from solid biomass at the Marolles site (Champagne region, France). - Unique thermochemical process that significantly reduces green hydrogen costs. -“Super green” 1 hydrogen available for commercial use beginning the second half of 2025. Haffner
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck outlines a plan for a new sugarcane ethanol and power plant in Imperial County, California. The project, known as Sugar Valley Energy, will produce 76 million gallons of ethanol annually with a low
by Gregers Møller (ScandAsia) Danish carbon reduction technology leader Topsoe has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Malaysia-based FatHopes Energy to assess the feasibility of developing a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) refinery in Malaysia. The partnership aims to utilize waste-based oils,
(Muscat Daily) Oman is set to establish a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) station as part of its commitment to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The announcement was made during launch of new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at the cargo
bySafaa Kasraoui (Morocco World News) The fuel could reduce CO2 emissions by up to 80% compared to conventional fuel. -- Vivo Energy Morocco and Royal Air Maroc (RAM) have launched the first flight connecting Morocco and Europe with sustainable fuel. The RAM flight, which is
(Business World) Boeing and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (HPCL) disclosed their partnership to help advance India’s sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) ecosystem and support the Indian Government’s environmental goals. As part of this partnership, Boeing and HPCL will explore opportunities to scale SAF production
(Sustainable Aviation Fuels Institute, Inc.) A new organization, the Sustainable Aviation Fuels Institute Inc. (SAFII), is uniting individuals and organizations throughout the SAF supply chain as the go-to resource on assessing SAF quality as the aviation industry works toward meeting climate
(National Oilseed Processors Association) Renewable Fuels, Tax Incentives and Seed Oils Top of Mind for Oilseed Processors -- Today, the National Oilseed Processors Association (NOPA), the trade association representing the U.S. soybean, canola, flaxseed, safflower seed, and sunflower seed crushing industries, announced
(European Business Aviation Association) EBAA, alongside a broad coalition of aerospace manufacturers, aircraft operators, airports, express delivery companies, fuel producers, and logistics service providers, has co-signed a letter urging the European Commission to introduce further flexibilities to the ReFuelEU Aviation Regulation.
(Mitsubishi/ACN Newswire) ENEOS Corporation and Mitsubishi Corporation have agreed to jointly conduct a Front End Engineering Design to advance the study of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (“SAF”) production facility at the ENEOS Wakayama Plant in Arida City, Japan (the “FEED”). ENEOS has been
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Acelen Renewables announced in February the first continuous-flow extraction of macaúba oil on an industrial scale. The milestone was achieved at the Acelen Agripark in Montes Claros in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The company announced
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) XCF Global Capital Inc. announced Feb. 24 that New Rise Renewables LLC has begun commercial production of sustainable avitiation fuel (SAF) at the Reno-Tahoe Industrial Complex in Storey County, Nevada. In April 2024, New Rise Renewables
(MHP) In Scotland, partners in the HyLion network plan to produce CO2-reduced hydrogen from renewable energies in the near future and then convert it into e-methanol Planned use in shipping, aviation, and motorsport for applications in the UK and Europe MHP is
(LanzaJet) Government Subsidy Will Advance SAF Production in Japan Planning to Use LanzaJet's Next-Gen Technology -- LanzaJet, a leading sustainable fuels technology company and sustainable fuels producer, today announced that Cosmo Oil Co. Ltd (Cosmo Oil) has been selected for a FY2024 subsidy from Japan’s Ministry
by Charlie Currie (H2 View) Air Products has axed a 35-tonne US green hydrogen plant and exited a hydrogen-based sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) project as part of a $3.1bn write-down just weeks after investors ousted its former CEO. It has also said
(Climbing. Fast./National Business Aviation Association) Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is a vital tool driving business aviation’s commitment to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. While SAF availability has increased, demand continues to outpace supply and costs continue to be a concern.
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Carbon Recycling International (CRI) is a company that specializes in developing and operating commercial-scale plants for the production of e-methanol, a low-carbon fuel that can be used to create sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). CRI was founded
(Sumitomo Corporation) Nippon Paper Industries, Sumitomo Corporation and Green Earth Institute aim for the stable supply of raw materials for domestically produced SAF, with production starting in 2027 -- Nippon Paper Industries Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and Representative Director:
by Dominic Gates (Seattle Times) Washington state has awarded a new $1.5 million grant for a planned sustainable aviation fuels and renewable diesel production facility projected to open in 2029 at Wallula Gap on the Columbia River. That’s a very small portion
(SAS) SAS, as a leading member of Project SkyPower (https://project-skypower.org/), joins 75 leading aviation and energy stakeholders in calling for urgent policy support to accelerate the development of e-SAF (Electric Sustainable Aviation Fuel) in the EU. In a newly signed open letter from
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) Cuts to Electric-Vehicle Subsidies Could Pave Way For 45Z Budget Funding -- As rural America awaits the fate of the 45Z Clean Fuels Production Tax credit, one member of Congress told the ethanol industry during the
(ATOBA Energy/Haffner Energy) Haffner Energy, a leading solid biomass-to-clean fuels solutions provider, and ATOBA Energy, a SAF aggregator committed to unlocking the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) value chain by solving the financial dilemma between producers and final offtakers, are joining forces
by Bob Kozak* (Atlantic Biomass, LLC) In Part 1 of this 3-part series we discussed how “Goldilocks Oil Pricing” is causing major problems for the US fuel ethanol industry. In this Part 2 we’ll discuss why US R&D hasn’t been
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) RFS must accurately reflect investments in capacity, availability of fuels, and demand from new markets -- - Today, Clean Fuels Alliance America joined 10 other national trade groups in a letter to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin urging the
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) The California Air Resources Board (CARB) announced this week that the Office of Administrative Law (OAL) has rejected one or more of the recently adopted amendments to the state’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS), preventing the changes
(Future Energy Global) PA Consulting (PA), the global innovation and transformation consultancy, has signed an agreement with Future Energy Global (FEG), the innovative Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) ecosystem builder and production accelerator, to help compensate for carbon emissions related to PA’s business
(Runway Girl Network) SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, announced the winners of The Aviation Challenge (TAC) 2024 during an awards ceremony hosted by Saudia in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The event honored remarkable achievements across 18 categories, showcasing participating airlines’ commitment to
by Tim Moxham (GreenAir News) This year marks a pivotal moment for aviation as the EU and UK sustainable aviation fuel mandates take effect, requiring jet fuel producers to reduce carbon emissions by blending SAF into their fuel. With this, the
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation by Luis Sujo, BD Director at Virent, outlines the company’s commitment to producing renewable aromatics for chemicals and biomaterials. Virent, a subsidiary of Marathon Petroleum Corporation, leverages its “BioForming®” technology to convert biomass feedstocks
(Japan Times) A proposal to promote use of biofuel in the transportation sector is gaining attention as the country faces mounting pressure to accelerate decarbonization efforts and achieve the government's target of net-zero carbon dioxide emissions by 2050. In November last year,
(Airlines.IATA) IATA and 123Carbon announced a strategic collaboration to develop interoperability between their respective Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) registries -- Both organizations believe the interoperability will increase transparency, avoid emissions reporting errors—including double issuance—and streamline certificate management across SAF registries. The collaboration
(Bioenergy International) Hungary-headed integrated oil, gas, petrochemicals, and consumer retail company MOL Group has announced that it has produced a diesel fuel containing hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at its Slovnaft refinery in Bratislava, Slovakia. The quality
(Fuel Cells Works) The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €111.7 million Greek measure to support Motor Oil Hellas, a Greek refinery company, to produce renewable hydrogen. The measure will contribute to the decarbonization of the mobility and
(UABIO) The country aims to replace 100% of its domestic aviation fuels consumption with SAF by 2050. For the SAF platform, we prepared an article on the prospects for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in the United States. The United States could reach, by
by Luke Geiver (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The California Air Resources Board has altered its Low Carbon Fuel Standard several times since first implementing the historic policy framework in 2011. In November 2024, CARB adopted a new round of program amendments on
(Greenlyte) DUS Airport and Greenlyte Carbon Technologies Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Build The World’s First Integrated DAC-to-SAF Facility – Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) and Greenlyte Carbon Technologies have joined forces to transform the future of aviation sustainability. At the airport’s annual New Year’s reception on the
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