by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Arcadia eFuels, a company headquartered in Austin, Texas, is working to develop and operate large-scale facilities that produce eFuels like eSAF, eDiesel, and eNaphtha. They believe eFuels are a key solution for decarbonizing the energy sector
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck from ResourceWise, a consulting firm specializing in biofuel markets, highlights the growing global demand for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and bio-based diesel. The presentation deck focuses on the increasing adoption of SAF and
by Sean Pratt (Western Producer) Chris Vervaet, executive director of the Canadian Oilseed Processors Association, which represents most of the crushers operating in Canada, called the importation of used cooking oil a “very big risk” to the canola industry, undermining what
(Fitch Solutions) • As sustainable aviation fuel becomes pivotal in the aviation industry's decarbonisation efforts, significant opportunities are emerging for key markets involved in biofuel feedstock production. Policies and legislative measures in major markets like Europe and the US underscore the urgency
by Yackjaira Van Den Bergh (Phillips 66) Phillips 66 and United Airlines have signed an agreement under which Phillips 66 will supply sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to United Airlines at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), helping
(U.S. Department of Agriculture) New deep-dive videos about the U.S. Department of Energy Bioenergy Technologies Office's (BETO's) 2023 Billion-Ton Report (BT23) are now available to help users access and apply the report findings and associated online data resources. -- New deep-dive videos
(National Business Aviation Association) The pilot and director of corporate flight operations takes a proactive, holistic approach to aviation decarbonization. -- For Scott Evans, director of demonstration, airborne customer support and corporate flight operations at Gulfstream Aerospace, focusing on sustainability is nothing
(Edison Next) ... By promoting an ecological transition that favors the use of low environmental impact vehicles, we are also in line with the objectives of the 2030 Agenda for sustainable development of the EU. In this context , green mobility brings
(Air Transport Action Group/EIN Newswires) The Aviation: Benefits Beyond Borders report provides an in-depth look at the economic and social contributions of the global aviation sector. -- This report pays tribute to the spirit of the Chicago Convention, which has enabled connectivity
(easyJet/Biobased Diesel Daily) European airline easyJet announced in late November that it and Braathens Renavia, in partnership with Mana Group and World Fuel Services, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the long-term supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for
(Asian Development Bank) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and SAFCO Venture Holdings Limited (SAFCO) have signed a landmark $86.2 million financial package to finance the construction and operation of a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) facility in Sheikhupura, Pakistan, the first private
(TotalEnergies) On the occasion of the visit of the President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and in the presence of His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud, Saudi Minister of Energy, Aramco,
(North Sea Port) North Sea Port and Ghent-based Terra Mater BV are collaborating with the Brazilian group Petrom to produce sustainable aviation fuel and basic chemicals. Terra Mater will utilize its proprietary 2X Alcohol-to-Jet technology, developed in Ghent, for this venture. Under
(Liquid Sun) The market for sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) is predicted to grow from €2 billion in 2030 to over €60 billion by 2050. Finnish company Liquid Sun aims to be at the forefront of this exploding market growth. Finnish technology company
by Cole Martin (Argus Media) The US Department of Treasury said it still plans to issue guidance before president Joe Biden leaves office next year clarifying how refiners can qualify for a new tax credit for clean fuels. The agency "anticipates issuing
(Freeport of Riga) The first Baltic-scale production of renewable fuels - HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and SAF (sustainable aviation fuel) products - will be established in the Port of Riga in cooperation with investors from Ukraine. These innovative, high value-added products
by Joanna Plucinska (Reuters) Most of the world's airlines are not doing enough to switch to sustainable jet fuel, according to a study by Brussels-based advocacy group Transport and Environment, which also found too little investment by oil producers in the transition. The airline
(Cosmo Oil) Cosmo Oil Co., Ltd. (hereafter, "Cosmo Oil"), JGC Holdings Corporation (hereafter, "JGC"), and REVO International Inc. (hereafter, "REVO International") announced that they entered into an agreement with Sakai City on November 22, 2024. The agreement, titled Agreement on Collaboration
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck by Futuria Fuels discusses the company’s efforts to develop renewable propane, a clean alternative fuel. The presentation deck highlights the importance of biopropane as a by-product of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production and
(Haffner Energy) Inaugurated today (November 22, 2024), Haffner Energy’s hydrogen production, testing and training center is about to start producing renewable hydrogen using its patented biomass and organic waste thermolysis process. The project, a laureate of the France 2030 and Territoires
(Business Oulu) French company Verso Energy is reserving a site for a new plant to produce hydrogen and synthetic fuels at the Port of Oulu, northern Finland. -- Verso Energy has already launched several projects in France to build hydrogen and
by Jung Suk-yee (Business Korea) Company Pioneers Circular Naphtha from Pyrolysis Oil and Bio Naphtha from Waste Cooking Oil -- In a series of groundbreaking developments, HD Hyundai Oilbank has made significant strides in the biofuel and circular economy sectors, positioning itself as a
(Maersk) Lufthansa Cargo and A.P. Moller - Maersk (Maersk) have signed an agreement to promote the decarbonization of airfreight through the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Lufthansa Cargo will use 400 metric tonnes of SAF on behalf of Maersk in
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck highlights Valmet’s expertise in biomass conversion, particularly focusing on transforming green waste into valuable biofuels. Valmet, a global leader in this space, provides a range of technologies and services, including BioTrac pretreatment and
(Invizyne Technologies) Project is part of the U.S. Department of Defense’s BioMADE initiative to support U.S. bioindustrial manufacturing innovations and workforce development -- Invizyne Technologies, Inc., (NASDAQ: IZTC) ("Invizyne"), a leading designer of cell-free, enzyme-based biomanufacturing systems to produce commercially important
(University of Oklahoma/PR Newswire) The $18.7M project, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, will research potential carbon storage sites. -- A team of researchers from across the University of Oklahoma Mewbourne College of Earth and Energy, Los Alamos National Laboratory, with industry partners, have been
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck provides an overview of Twelve, a company that develops and produces sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) through a process called Power-to-Liquid (PtL). The presentation highlights Twelve’s innovative technology, which uses electrochemistry to convert carbon
(The Hindu Business Line) ... Praj Industries is setting its sights on opportunities across sectors like sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), biopolymers, and energy transition and climate action (ETCA), with ambitious plans to triple its revenues by 2030. At a press conference, Dr
DHL’s GoGreen Plus program is innovative in reshaping logistics to lower environmental strain. Aiming to redefine global transportation, the program integrates advanced solutions such as Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), which uses renewable resources like plant oils to cut emissions, along with carbon-neutral strategies and emission-tracking
(Money and Banking Online) THAI joins hands with PTTGC-OR to drive the Thai aviation industry into the era of sustainable energy, moving forward with the full use of aviation fuel or SAF, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80%, the
(Solarig) • The company is intensifying its efforts in the race for decarbonization, reaffirming its Climate commitments. This initiative comes ahead of the Final Declaration of COP29 in Baku, with a portfolio of sustainable fuel production projects that will avoid the
by Mark Phelps (AvWeb) With new unleaded fuels coming to market, pilots are cautioned to avoid misfueling. -- The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), in association with the Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions (EAGLE) initiative, posted a warning today (posted below
(Infinium/PR Newswire) Purchase agreement is for commercial volumes of e-SAF over a 10-year period; IAG expects to start receiving fuel deliveries from Infinium in 2026 -- International Airlines Group (IAG) today announced a new Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) purchase agreement with e-SAF
(TotalEnergies) In line with its 2030 ambition to decarbonize the hydrogen used in its European refineries, TotalEnergies has joined forces with Air Liquide to produce renewable hydrogen at La Mède in southeast France. This new project complements the Masshylia project to produce green hydrogen by
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation, given by Jesse Colangelo of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), outlines the Agile BioFoundry, a consortium of seven U.S. Department of Energy national laboratories dedicated to accelerating biomanufacturing. The Agile BioFoundry focuses on
by Jeff Melchior (Manitoba Co-operator) Facility to tap ag byproducts for sustainable aviation fuel in Minnesota -- A US$5-billion project close to the Canadian border will manufacture sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) using low-value ag by-products and forest waste. DG Fuels, a U.S.-owned sustainable
(UK Department for Transport and The Rt Hon Louise Haigh MP) The Jet Zero Taskforce will serve as the driving force to make flying a cleaner, greener experience. -- Secretary of State for Transport launches new Jet Zero Taskforce with some of the most senior
by Fayaz Hussain (SAF Investor) British sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) developer Firefly Green Fuels has signed an agreement with Brazil’s largest water and sanitation company Sanepar to increase its access to sustainable feedstock for biofuels production while expanding its footprint into the
(DHL Group) The 1-year deal includes the delivery of 25 kt SAF into Brussels via pipeline to the airport. -- 1-year deal for delivery of 25 kt sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) into Brussels; Expected greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) reduction of around 80 kt
(International Airport Review) A new study reveals that American-made e-fuels, produced using surplus renewable energy and waste CO2, could significantly reduce aviation emissions, enhance grid resilience, and drive economic growth. -- A new paper from the Environmental Defense Fund, Intermittent Production of Electricity-based
by Lars Klesse and Kartik Selvaraju (Rystad Energy) Under increasing pressure to decarbonize and shift away from traditional fossil fuels, the world’s leading oil and gas companies are ramping up investments in the biofuels sector. Major players such as BP, Chevron, Shell,
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck for LanzaJet highlights the company’s role in the growing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) market. The presentation deck emphasizes the urgent need for SAF due to increased air travel and environmental concerns, presenting SAF
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS) visited with members of the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Coalition in Washington D.C. this week, where he discussed the need for greater legislative efforts to support the production and deployment of SAF in the 119th
(Sora Fuel/Business Wire) Combination of leading technologies is game changing in the race to decarbonize air travel which accounts for 2.5% of global CO2 emissions and 4% of global warming. -- Sora Fuel, a venture-backed startup that produces sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) using only water,
(EcoCeres) EcoCeres Inc.,(EcoCeres) a leading pure-play renewable fuel producer, and Euglena Co., Ltd.,(Euglena) a leading innovative biotechnology company, are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on November 18, 2024, to collaborate in promoting the use
(SAS Group) In a landmark move towards a sustainable aviation industry, SAS, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, Copenhagen Airport, and Aalborg Airport have signed a collaboration agreement to form a joint and united front, supporting Danish production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (eSAF). This partnership
(Watershed) Through Watershed, companies including BlackRock, Ripple, Samsara Inc., and Block, Inc. are taking steps to address their corporate emissions by purchasing SAFc that will add sustainable aviation fuel directly to Alaska Airlines passenger flights, leading to an estimated 75% reduction
(Sulzer) Sulzer solutions have been selected for high-quality Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production in support of China’s carbon neutrality strategy. Made from renewable feedstocks, SAF meets rigorous aviation performance standards while cutting greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80%. The
(Government of South Australia) Energy company Zero Petroleum will explore the development of a low-carbon sustainable aviation fuel production facility in Whyalla, with the support of the State Government and industry. Zero Petroleum, a leading producer of synthetic fuel, is exploring the
by Benjamin Storrow, Kelsey Tamborrino, Brian Dabbs and Jessie Blaeser (Politico) The administration is accelerating the approval of large loans for clean technologies that the president-elect attacked on the campaign trail. ... The Department of Energy is racing to close $25 billion
(U.S. Department of Energy) New Implementation Framework Identifies Key Opportunities to Increase Biofuel Production To Deliver Economic Opportunities and Healthier Communities to Rural and Agricultural Areas Across America -- An interagency team led by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), U.S.
(Cathay Pacific) Tri-party pilot will support Hong Kong’s use of innovative decarbonisation technologies and Hong Kong’s aspiration as a regional SAF hub -- HSBC Hong Kong, Cathay Pacific and EcoCeres are launching a significant initiative to support the use of sustainable aviation
(bp) -- bp has signed an agreement with the agri-food group MIGASA for the supply of up to 40,000 tonnes per year of non-food industrial waste from vegetable oil for a decade. -- bp will use the biological feedstock to produce
(Corteva/PR Newswire) Corteva Inc. (NYSE: CTVA) announced today a collaboration with bp (NYSE: BP, LSE: BP.L) on the companies' shared intent to form a crop-based biofuel feedstock joint venture (JV). The JV envisaged by Corteva and bp would produce and deliver crop-based biofuel feedstocks
by Russ Niles (AvWeb) Vertiia is designed as a long-range, high-speed VTOL. -- The first free flight of an eVTOL that will be powered by hydrogen took place in Australia earlier this week. The Vertiia used battery power to do 50 vertical takeoffs and
(Global Happenings) ... Fuel of the Future includes incentives for biofuels, creating mandates for SAF , green diesel and biomethane. ... “We should have a broad renewal of car engines by 2032 and the main automakers have already announced around 130 billion investments
(ABI Research/North American Clean Energy) Green Hydrogen (H2) is the cleanest form of hydrogen production. It’s produced by renewable energy with zero CO2 emissions. Though only 0.2% of hydrogen is produced today, green H2 will account for 27% of total hydrogen
(SAS) SAS joins a collaboration between Danish green hydrogen producers and Dutch industrial markets, in the presence of His Majesty the King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands, His Majesty King Frederik of Denmark, Dutch Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Climate Policy
by Tony Harrington (GreenAir) A high-profile European coalition has joined forces to urgently advance the production of e-SAF – sustainable aviation fuels produced by combining renewable electricity, water and captured carbon dioxide. Project SkyPower brings together 13 CEOs and more
by Tony Harrington (GreenAir) Aircraft lessor Jackson Square Aviation and specialist financial services company Future Energy Global (FEG) have partnered to help generate investments needed to accelerate the production of sustainable aviation fuel. Like leasing companies placing large orders for new
by Tony Harrington (GreenAir) Aviation technology group SITA has expanded a partnership with the Arab Air Carriers Organization (AACO) to develop a planning tool which helps airlines reduce aircraft fuel consumption, emissions and operating costs, and more easily comply with complex
by by Jarrett Renshaw, Katharine Jackson and Timothy Gardner (Reuters) Democratic U.S. President Joe Biden aims to finalize a rule on a clean fuel tax credit before leaving office on Jan. 20, a senior White House official said on Sunday. The clean fuel
by Jeff Nalley (Agri-Pulse) This week’s Open Mic guest is Michael McAdams, President of the Advanced Biofuels Association. After an extensive career serving on Capitol Hill, McAdams founded the ABFA in 2006. The group represents all aspects of the advanced biofuels
by Russ Niles (AvWeb) NBAA has hit back at a study on the environmental impact of business aviation it says relies “on a cherry-picked data set, flawed analysis and omission of key facts.” Last week the journal Communications Earth and Environment issued its report that
by Thomas Washington, Harry Clyne, Daniel Workman (S&P Global) Second-generation ethanol from waste has potential in aviation and shipping; Building 270 million liters nameplate capacity by 2025, mostly sold to Europe; Exploring new pathways like converting lignin residue into advanced biofuels Brazilian energy company
by Emily Skor (Growth Energy/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Growth Energy recently worked with the Energy Futures Initiative Foundation, led by former U.S. Secretary of Energy Ernest J. Moniz, on new research detailing pathways to further decarbonize bioethanol to reach near net-zero carbon
by Lisa Gibson (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. Grains Council is investing a “remarkable amount of time” exploring avenues to better fit environmentally friendly U.S. ethanol into varying compliance programs around the globe, says Hagan Rose, USGC’s ethanol advisory team leader. ... Canada,
(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) and Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) today announced $20.2 million in funding for 10 university and industry projects to advance mixed algae development for low-carbon biofuels and bioproducts. Located
by Ulrik Frøhlke (Topsoe) • Refinaria Riograndense, based in Rio Grande, Brazil, aims to produce 16,000 barrels per day of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Topsoe will deliver its HydroFlex™ and H2bridge™ technologies, enabling SAF and renewable diesel production from soybean oil
Join distinguished leaders from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for a deep dive into the new Sustainable Aviation Fuel Liftoff report. The Pathways to Commercial Liftoff reports aim to establish a common fact base between the public and private sectors
(U.S. Department of Energy) New Report Identifies Key Strategies to Increase Production and Position the United States to Lead the Global SAF Economy by 2030 -- The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the release of its latest Pathways to Commercial
(S&P Global) If there’s one sector at the forefront of alternative fuel hunting at the right cost to help meeting emissions reduction goals, it’s the airlines. To help foster the transition from an offsetting mechanism, the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction
(Bioreneable Deployoment Consortium) The Biorenewable Deployment Consortium (BDC) honored Licella with the 2024 Innovation Award for their culture of innovation, which has led to the global commercialization of Licella’s patented Cat-HTR™ platform, the world's most advanced hydrothermal liquefaction technology, for the
(Neste) - Neste and Air Canada have agreed on the supply of 60,000 tons (77.6 million liters) of unblended, neat Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel for use on flights from Vancouver International Airport. - It marks the first time that
(Alfa Laval) Driving the global energy transition towards biofuels, Alfa Laval has secured two contracts worth 350 million SEK to supply cutting-edge HVO pre-treatment technology to Europe’s largest biofuel facility. The facility, a joint venture between Cepsa Bioenergia San Roque S.L.
by Richard Fontenot (Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation/NOLA.com) DG Fuels is deciding whether to build a $4 billion low-emissions, sustainable aviation fuel complex in the Moonshine area of St. James Parish. The plant, as seen in the rendering from La. 3127, would
(Johnson Matthey) - Johnson Matthey and Honeywell are combining expertise to provide a comprehensive end-to-end solution to produce fuels from a wide variety of feedstocks. - The new partnership builds on an existing partnership in low carbon (CCS-enabled) hydrogen. Johnson Matthey
(Bangchak Group) Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited (Bangchak) has announced that they have entered into a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supply agreement with Singapore-based Shell International Eastern Trading Company (Shell). The agreement stipulates the offtake of ISCC EU/CORSIA certified SAF to
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck for Comstock Fuels highlights their vision for a new, efficient, and scalable method of producing biofuel from woody biomass, a readily available and renewable resource. They aim to replace traditional fossil fuels with
(AviacionLine (Google Translation)) Provincial deputy Joaquín Blanco has promoted a bill in the Chamber of Deputies of Santa Fe to reactivate the San Lorenzo YPF Refinery, transforming it into a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) plant. This initiative seeks to take advantage
(Travel and Tour World) Kazakhstan has announced its commitment to producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) as part of a new collaboration with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The announcement was made during ICAO Week in Kazakhstan at a regional seminar titled
(Asia Sustainable Aviation Fuel Association/PR Newswire) The Asia Sustainable Aviation Fuel Association (ASAFA) officially launches today (November 7, 2024) in Singapore, with the goal of accelerating the adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) across Asia. Supported by pioneer members like Korean Air,
by Kylie Madry (Reuters) Two of Latin America's top airlines - Chilean carrier LATAM and Mexico's Aeromexico - are considering alternatives to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), which remains in short supply in the region, as a means to cut carbon
by Miguel Orlando Alguero (el Colombiano (Google translation)) Ecopetrol completed a sustainable jet fuel production test in Cartagena, obtaining 32 thousand barrels of SAF from recycled oils. -- Ecopetrol successfully completed the first test of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production at its Cartagena refinery , a
(Interfax) KazMunayGas (KMG) and Axens have agreed to explore the possibility of producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Kazakhstan, KMG's press service reported on Monday. The document was signed during Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's state visit to France. According to the press release,
(International Civil Aviation Organization) The recent G20 Energy Transitions Ministerial Meeting held in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil, from 1 to 4 October 2024, gave significant recognition to ICAO for its efforts to decarbonize the aviation sector. ICAO Secretary General Juan
by Sarah Samir (Egypt Oil and Gas Group) Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi chaired the founding assembly of the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (ESAF) Company via video conference, joined by Ibrahim Mekki, Chairman of the Egyptian Petrochemicals Holding Company (ECHEM), along
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck from Universal Fuel Technologies (UFT) highlights a technology called Flexiforming, a process that converts various renewable feedstocks into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at a significantly lower cost. Flexiforming utilizes feedstock flexibility by processing
(Signature Aviation/Globe Newswire) Signature also becomes the first private aviation terminal network to commit to a permanent supply of blended SAF at six of the largest private aviation markets on the U.S. East Coast and Gulf Coast. -- Signature Aviation, the world’s
(Bangchak Corporation Public Company/Biobased Diesel Daily) Thai petroleum and energy conglomerate Bangchak and Charoen Pokphand Foods held a signing ceremony Oct. 28 for a business sustainability cooperation agreement to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from used cooking oil. Under the agreement, Bangchak
(OVM Petrom) TAROM becomes one of the first airlines in the region to align with European sustainability standards; OMV Petrom plans over EUR 1 billion investments for the decarbonization of transportation -- OMV Petrom, the largest integrated energy producer in Southeast Europe, and
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck by USA BioEnergy, a company focused on developing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and other biofuels from woody biomass, outlines their plan to build a series of 12 advanced biorefineries across the United States,
by Cole Martin (Argus Media) ... The Inflation Reduction Act's "45Z" tax credit, starting in January, will offer greater federal subsidies to fuels that produce fewer emissions. The Biden administration could issue long-awaited guidance spelling out how the government will calculate carbon intensities
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck highlights BioVeritas’s innovative approach to producing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) using a bio-based process called the BioVeritas Process™. The presentation deck emphasizes BioVeritas’s commitment to unlocking a wide range of feedstocks for SAF
by Erin Voegele (Biodiesel Magazine) Neste Corp. on Oct. 24 released third quarter financial results, reporting that its renewables segment has been impacted by overcapacity and lower-than-expected voluntary demand for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Heikki Malinen, president and CEO of Neste, said overcapacity
by Mario Osava (Inter Press Service News Agency) Holding this year’s presidency of the Group of 20 (G20) large industrial and emerging economies is allowing Brazil to push forward the dream of creating a global biofuels market without the current trade
(HYCO1/PR Newswire) HYCO1, Inc. announces it has achieved a key milestone in commercializing its breakthrough CO2 conversion technology, already surpassing 1,500 hours of continuous steady-state operation in its first commercial CUBE™ Syngas system (CUBE™ stands for Carbon Utilization. Best Efficiency). The revolutionary HYCO1
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation delivered at the ABLC Conference in 2024 highlights Green Star BCS’s expertise in the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) sector. The company, with a global team of “Molecule Managers,” provides consulting services focused on techno-economic
(International Civil Aviation Organization) The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar met with senior representatives from Multilateral Development Banks and other high-level officials in Washington D.C. on 24-25 October 2024. The discussions, held alongside the World Bank
(Deutsche Aircraft) Deutsche Aircraft, and Pratt & Whitney Canada, announce the conclusion of a series of five emission and contrail measurement flights on a D328® UpLift research aircraft using a fully synthetic Fischer-Tropsch fuel, preparing for the use of future sustainable
by Rob Gill (Business Travel News Europe) Budget airline easyJet and aircraft manufacturer Airbus are to trial a new corporate partnership which aims to “stimulate” the production of alternative aviation fuels. The two companies said the initiative would examine how airlines
(Alaska Airlines) After a successful test year in 2023, we're bringing back the opportunity for loyal guests to earn elite status by supporting sustainable aviation fuels. The program provides guests with the ability to take action on their travel-related carbon emissions
(J-Oil Mills/Biobased Diesel Daily) J-Oil Mills Inc. announced in October that, as part of its demonstration research to build and expand a supply-chain model for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) using vegetable oils that do not compete with food, the company has
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Cepsa announced Oct. 30 its name change to Moeve, marking what the company called a historic milestone in its transformation. This change, according to the company, positions Moeve as a leader in the European energy transition
by David Kaminski-Morrow (Flight Global) Finnair has pushed back its long-term target for achieving carbon neutrality, fixing the timeline at 2050 rather than its previous ambition of 2045. The carrier disclosed the shift as it revealed that short-term plans to decarbonise its
(RMI) As climate leaders prepare to fly to San Jose for the VERGE Conference, sustainable aviation fuel certificates offer a solution to air transport emissions. -- Five-year contract will deliver 954 metric tons of carbon reduction; Equivalent of flying more than 1500 economy passengers round
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Indonesia-based chemical and infrastructure-solutions company Chandra Asri Group announced Oct. 28 that it has invested in TUKR, Biofront’s Indonesian used cooking oil (UCO) collection unit. TUKR handles the entire process from UCO collection, filtration, storage, and
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Amid significant drops or losses in income for the third quarter of 2024, three U.S. petroleum refiners who also manufacture renewable diesel provided newsworthy updates on their biofuel operations and market outlooks in recent quarterly
(Trade Arabia News Service) Mercantile & Maritime Group, a global provider of energy and logistics, specialising in the physical trading of oil and gas, as well as a proven advisory service provider, has announced the expansion of its fully owned and
by David Carpintero (ePURE/EurActiv) The latest EU policy mantra is ‘competitiveness’ – a word that was recently brought to new prominence thanks to a long-awaited report from Mario Draghi and one that will continue to be chanted by incoming European Commissioners and
by Mark Dorenkamp (Brownfield Ag News) The CEO of an ethanol plant in southern Minnesota expects the sustainable aviation fuel industry to experience growing pains. Brian Kletscher with Highwater Ethanol near Lamberton says the technology needs to be right for ethanol facilities
(Greater MSP/Globe Newswire) DG Fuels announced the selection of a site for a roughly $5 billion manufacturing facility and hundreds of good jobs in Moorhead, Minnesota, that will produce 193 million gallons per year of low-carbon aviation fuel (SAF) using agricultural
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck reports on the use of algae in wastewater treatment and the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by MicroBio Engineering Inc., a company based in California and British Columbia. The report highlights the
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) executive director, Brian Werner, was a moderator on a panel at the recent Sustainable Aviation Futures conference in Houston on Oct 3.Titled, “Carbon Accounting, Lifecycle Analysis and Favored Feedstocks,” the panel featured Shawn
(Antara) Investment and Downstreaming Minister Rosan Roeslani revealed that the government plans to bolster seaweed downstreaming by developing the commodity into biofuel for aeroplanes. "We are coordinating with the marine and fisheries minister (Sakti Wahyu Trenggono) for the process. We have the
(Biofuels International) The potential for biofuels to play a leading role in Asia’s under-pressure energy mix appears to be on the rise. Nailing down that potential will take time, effort and investment, but opportunities for sector growth are being strengthened by policy
(Aviation Pros) Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced its successful completion of ground emissions testing of 100% neat sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) containing zero sulfur on the all-new Gulfstream G700. Powered by Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 engines, the G700 ground emissions test was conducted
(University of Kansas) With $5 million in support from the U.S. Department of Energy, the University of Kansas and Avium — a startup firm founded by researchers from KU’s School of Engineering — aim to make clean hydrogen more affordable. According to
(Office of California Governor Gavin Newsom) The nation’s leading passenger and cargo airlines agreed to accelerate the use of sustainable aviation fuels and cut pollution – a goal of 200 million gallons by 2035, which would meet about 40% of California
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation by LanzaJet, a company specializing in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), highlights the company’s Alcohol-to-Jet (ATJ) technology as a key driver for the next generation of SAF. They advocate for the use of ethanol as
The IATA Aviation Energy Forum (AEF) is a merger of the Fuel Forum and the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Symposium. AEF is the premier industry meeting for the world's aviation fuel community, and a unique platform allowing airline representatives, fuel and
(SkyNRG) SkyNRG’s approach to displacement greenhouse gas effects. -- Policy is increasingly considering the indirect land use change (ILUC) effects associated with food and feed commodities. However, indirect emissions related to the displacement of feedstock are assessed to a much lesser extent.
by Leo Duke and Diana Leane (Carbon Capture Magazine) ... (P)olitical, business, economic, and environmental leaders agree on the need for these technologies as part of the overall mix of technologies to address climate change. ... 45Q Sets the Foundation for Commercial Deployment
(National Business Aviation Association) Experts who follow the emerging sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry say production of the environmentally friendly alternative to Jet A has grown exponentially in just a few years, and its availability is about to skyrocket. SAF, which is
by Cole Martin and Matthew Cope (Argus Media) A US court on Friday (November 1, 2024) will weigh some novel issues that could affect enforcement of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), the federal program that sets minimum biofuel blending levels for
(Travel and Tour World) Air New Zealand, in collaboration with LanzaJet, has announced promising initial findings from a joint feasibility study investigating the use of woody waste and low-value wood products to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in New Zealand. Unveiled with
(ENGIE) OCP Group and ENGIE have signed a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating OCP Group's energy transition and contributing actively to Morocco's energy transformation. This Joint Development Agreement (“JDA”) is a major step torwards launching several ambitious projects in renewable energy,
by David Shephardson (Reuters) California looks to boost incentives, speed permitting for aviation fuels; Airlines, state will work together to boost availability; US targets 3 billion gallons of SAF use a year by 2030, up from 24.5 million in 2023 -- The state of
by Dayanne Sousa and Clarice Couto (BNN Bloomberg) A global push to decarbonize air travel has groups from Big Oil to sovereign wealth funds betting on Brazil to become a top global center for green jet fuel. Brazil is becoming a magnet
(Vast/Globe Newswire) Vast Renewables Limited (“Vast”) (Nasdaq: VSTE), a renewable energy company specialising in concentrated solar thermal power (CSP) systems that generate zero-carbon, utility-scale electricity and industrial process heat, today announced it has signed a development services agreement with GGS Energy
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This is a presentation given by Milica Folić of Topsoe at the ABLC Next conference in 2024, focusing on the company’s perspective on the development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by 2025. The presentation highlights Topsoe’s
(Vigrin Australia) Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways intend to expand their strategic partnership, signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on a range of sustainability initiatives. Areas of focus under the MoU will include aiming to advance the use of Sustainable
(DHL Group) The new contract covers 2024 and 2025 emissions and will result in a reduction of greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 165,000 metric tons of CO2e. DHL and IAG Cargo renew Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) agreement; IAG Cargo to use an
(Delta Airlines) For the first time in both Minnesota’s and Michigan's aviation history, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) has arrived via pipeline to two Delta hub airports, Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW). The two 7,000+-gallon shipments of SAF were made from
(EVA Air) EVA Air and Airbus have embarked on a collaborative effort aimed at increasing SAF development and adoption in the airline's operations. The announcement was made during a ceremony in Taipei to celebrate EVA Air's order of 18 long-range A350-1000
(Reccessary) Thailand's national oil company, PTT, through its subsidiary Global Chemical (GC), is focusing on the development of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and plans to launch biofuels for aircraft use next year. Another industry giant, Bangchak, is also investing to build
(Biofuels Central) BioVeritas, LLC, a leading sustainable fuels and biochemicals company redefining the future of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), today (October 25, 2024) announced that it is launching The BioVeritas Process™ for SAF. This breakthrough technology converts biomass via fermentation into volatile fatty acids (VFAs),
by Bernard Tobin (Real Agriculture) Renewable Industries Canada is asking the Canadian government to give ethanol a fair shake after a “retooled” Clean Fuels Fund (CFF) made ethanol and e-methanol producers ineligible for funding. In the September budget, the Liberals committed
by Thomas Washington, Harry Clyne, and Daniel Workman (S&P Global) Second-generation ethanol from waste has potential in aviation and shipping; Building 270 million liters nameplate capacity by 2025, mostly sold to Europe; Exploring new pathways like converting lignin residue into advanced biofuels Brazilian energy
by Mackenzie Boubin (U.S. Grains Council/Ethanol Producer Magazine) With the acceleration of decarbonization efforts, the aviation sector is seeking solutions like sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to decrease greenhouse gas emissions. The U.S. Grains Council is responding by ramping up efforts and engagement
by Sue Retka Schill (Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... Impressive 45Z tax credit incentives promise to reward ethanol producers who succeed in driving their CI below the qualifying threshold in the Inflation Reduction Act. The incentives are potentially even greater for those who
by Katie Schroeder (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The American Coalition for Ethanol’s 2024 conference, themed “The Gold Standard,” featured important figures with industry impact, including representatives from Summit Carbon Solutions and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Held in Omaha, Nebraska, this year’s
(Universal Fuel Technologies/Business Wire) The company improves the economics of aviation decarbonization by cutting sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production costs by up to 50% and carbon emissions by up to 75%; The company’s Flexiforming technology enables the production of 100% synthetic SAF
(CE Energy News) Estonia and Latvia have launched a joint project aimed at exploring the potential for producing sustainable, environmentally friendly aviation fuels in their countries. The European Commission has allocated 200,000 euros to each country to support the initiative. According to Taivo Linnamägi,
(Southwest Airlines) Supply from Valero is expected to deliver the highest volume of SAF announced to date in Illinois -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today announced a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supply agreement with Valero Marketing and Supply Company (Valero), a subsidiary of
(Viet Nam News) Vietjet's first two flights using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) have been refueled in Việt Nam and departed from Tân Sơn Nhất International Airport in HCM City. -- Vietjet's first two flights using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) have been refueled in
by Fayaz Hussai (Corporate Jet Investor) Hill Aircraft (KFTY) announced partnership with World Fuel Services to offer dedicated sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to business aviation customers. Through this expanded agreement, Hill Aircraft will receive a consistent supply of SAF from World Fuel,
by Zheng Xin (China Daily) The world's first 100,000 metric ton integrated wind, solar, hydrogen and biomass green aviation fuel project began construction on Monday, in Heilongjiang province, the operator China Energy Engineering Group Co Ltd (Energy China) said. As the world's first 100,000
(Office of Congressman Brad Schneider (D-IL 10th)) Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10), with Reps. Dan Kildee (MI-08) and Julia Brownley (CA-26), introduced today (October 22, 2024) the Expanding Clean Fuel Production Act which would extend for ten years the Section 45Z clean fuel production
(National Business Aviation Association) Held immediately prior to the opening of the 2024 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), the NBAA-GAMA CLIMBING. FAST. Media Breakfast highlighted collaborative efforts between business aircraft manufacturers, industry leaders and government officials toward the goal of net-zero
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