(Cosmo) Cosmo Oil Marketing Co., Ltd. (hereafter, “Cosmo Oil Marketing”), a subsidiary of Cosmo Energy Holdings, and STARLUX Airlines Co. Ltd. (hereafter, “STARLUX Airlines”) have signed a basic agreement regarding Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to advance sustainable air transportation. The SAF traded
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Back TO HOMEHeritage Aviation and Avfuel Bring Sustainable Aviation Fuel to KBTV
(Avfuel) New offering highlighted by visit from mayor and airport director -- Heritage Aviation, along with Avfuel Corporation—a leading independent supplier of aviation fuel and services—is proud to announce the introduction of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport
April 28, 2025 Read Full Article
Sustainable Flight Fuel Added at Taiwan’s Airports
by Shelley Shan (Taipei Times) Approximately 6,000 tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) would be available for domestic and international airlines to use at airports across Taiwan this year, which would help curb about 15,000 tonnes of carbon emissions, the Ministry
April 28, 2025 Read Full Article
US Corn Ethanol-to-Jet Production Outlook Remains Cloudy
by Corey Lavinsky (S&P Global) ... The absence of Renewable Fuel Standard pathways for making jet fuel from corn ethanol is one hurdle slowing down progress. Unfavorable math involving the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit is another. ATJ is one of several
April 28, 2025 Read Full Article
Vueling Seeks Partnerships to Create a SAF Pilot Plant
by Aleix Mercader (El Economista (Google Translation)) ... Between 2023 and 2024, Vueling increased its supply of SAF ( Sustainable Aviation Fuel ) tenfold . In just one year, the low-cost airline went from 1,285 to 12,766 tons of green fuel in an effort to reduce its emissions.
April 28, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s March 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Haffner Energy
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This ABLC presentation deck highlights Haffner’s Hypergas technology for clean fuels and decarbonization solutions from residual biomass, backed by 31 years of experience. Presented by Nathalie Ionesco, Haffner Energy Inc COO, the guide details their proprietary
April 28, 2025 Read Full Article
The New Partnerships Mark the Next Phase of EVA Air’s Sustainability Journey
(EVA Air) EVA Air announced the signing of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) procurement agreements with three major suppliers: Associated Energy Group, LLC (AEG FUELS) from the United States, COSMO Oil Marketing Co., Ltd. (COSMO) from Japan, and Formosa Petrochemical Corporation from
April 25, 2025 Read Full Article
GC Advances Integrated Biorefinery, Moving Forward with Bio-Chemicals and Bio-Polymers to Drive High-Value, Low-Carbon Business
(PTT Global Chemical Public Company) PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited (GC), a global leader in chemicals for better living, is accelerating its biorefinery productions, building upon its success as Thailand’s first producer of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). GC is now
April 25, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to BioForming S2A Technology
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This Digest’s March 2025 Multi-Slide Guide showcases Johnson Matthey and the demonstrated and ready BioForming® S2A technology, developed with Virent, which converts biomass sugars into renewable fuels including SAF and bio-gasoline. While the presenter isn’t named,
April 24, 2025 Read Full Article
Can Corn Fuel Cars and Planes?
by Ava Splear (Farm Progress/Prairie Farmer) U.S. EPA announced year-round availability of E15 in seven states. Plus, new demand for ethanol is being developed through the sustainable aviation fuel market. -- o E15 has been approved for year-round availability in seven
April 24, 2025 Read Full Article
Loading up on Sustainable Aviation Fuel: Refuels a CH-47F Chinook
(Australian Government Defence) An Army CH-47F Chinook refuelled with about 3000lbs of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at RAAF Base East Sale in southern Victoria last month. In a joint initiative with the Air Force and Joint Capabilities Group, Army is making regular
April 23, 2025 Read Full Article
Mabanaft Expands Aviation Fuel Supply to Airlines at Frankfurt Airport
(Mabanaft) In January 2025, Mabanaft started the supply of jet fuel and a HEFA SPK Blend (so called “Sustainable Aviation Fuel”, hereinafter referred to as SAF, reducing CO2 emissions up to 80% over its life cycle) to airlines at Frankfurt Airport. This
April 23, 2025 Read Full Article
Airbus: Thailand Could Produce up to 5 Million Tonnes of SAF Annually
(Travel Daily Media) Sustainability officials at aviation manufacturer Airbus pointed out that Thailand has the potential to produce up to five million tonnes of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) per annum. Company chief sustainability officer Julie Kitcher remarked on this at the Airbus
April 23, 2025 Read Full Article
Egypt’s Ministers Coordinate on Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production
(Egypt Today) Egypt’s ministers of petroleum, environment, and civil aviation held a joint meeting at the Ministry of Petroleum’s headquarters in the New Administrative Capital to coordinate efforts on the ongoing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production project. The project, currently being implemented
April 23, 2025 Read Full Article
MPCA Gives $75,000 to U. for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Research
(Minnesota Pollution Control Agency) Forever Green Initiative continuing study of camelina’s suitability to make jet fuel -- Camelina is what’s considered an ancient crop, one that Europeans cultivated thousands of years ago. It’s also considered an orphan crop, displaced by other
April 23, 2025 Read Full Article
Biofuel, Biogas Groups Comment on New Updates to Proposed California LCFS Amendments
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) California Air Resources Board on April 4 released a third set of proposed changes to the state’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard. More than 80 public comments were filed ahead of an April 21 deadline, including
April 23, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Vertimass
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The presentation details Vertimass’ proprietary CADO (Consolidated Alcohol Deoxygenation and Oligomerization) technology, a 1-step catalytic process that transforms diverse alcohols into sustainable fuels like SAF, gasoline, and diesel. The presentation, by John Hannon, highlights the promise
April 23, 2025 Read Full Article
BP Halts Clean Jet Fuel Project at Spain’s Castellon Refinery
(Biofuels Central) BP plc BP, the UK-based energy major, has decided to pause its plan to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at its Castellon refinery in eastern Spain, citing slower-than-expected growth in the market. The project was part of a broader €2
April 22, 2025 Read Full Article
Syzygy Plasmonics' Unit Sets New Standard for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production Efficiency
(Syzygy Plasmonics/PR Newswire) New pathway makes maximum use of renewable methane and much higher yield for the same amount of biogas by utilizing CO2 in feedstock -- Syzygy Plasmonics has successfully completed performance testing of the world's largest all-electric GHG e-Reforming™ demonstration
April 21, 2025 Read Full Article
Gevo and Future Energy Global Sign SAF Scope 1 and Scope 3 Voluntary Carbon Credit Offtake Agreement to Accelerate Book-and-Claim Market
(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).
April 18, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to World Energy
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
April 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Renewable Diesel vs Sustainable Aviation Fuel: Why Such a Difference in Adoption Rates?
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
April 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Investment in US Synthetic Fuel Manufacturer Infinium
(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
April 17, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Biorefinery Integration
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
April 17, 2025 Read Full Article
What You Can Do for Earth Month and Beyond! Deliver New Planes, Trains and Automobiles and Trucks, Equipment and Ships Fueled with Renewables.
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
April 17, 2025 Read Full Article
FatHopes Energy and AmSpec Group Collaborate to Boost Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production in Asia Pacific
(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
April 16, 2025 Read Full Article
Expander Proceeds with Carseland Bio-Synfuels Project
(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
April 16, 2025 Read Full Article
TotalEnergies to Supply SAF for Volotea’s French Operations
(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
April 16, 2025 Read Full Article
U.S. SAF Market To Hit $7 Billion by 2030
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
April 16, 2025 Read Full Article
US Biofuel Industry Sees Threats to Feedstock From Trump Tariffs
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
April 16, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Iogen
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
April 16, 2025 Read Full Article
Investment Decision or Infinite Delay? Looking at the Progress, Prospects for Alcohol to Jet Technology
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
April 16, 2025 Read Full Article
SAS Backs Bodø e-SAF Declaration
(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.
April 15, 2025 Read Full Article
EIA Reduces Production Forecasts for Biobased Diesel, Increases Forecast for Other Fuels, Including SAF
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
April 15, 2025 Read Full Article
USDA Cancels Biden Era Climate Slush Fund, Reprioritizes Existing Funding to Farmers
(U.S. Department of Agriculture) U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today announced the cancellation of the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities (PCSC). Following a thorough line by line review of each of these Biden era partnerships, it became clear that the majority
April 14, 2025 Read Full Article
E-methanol from ‘World’s Largest’ Commercial PtX Plant Gets EU Green Fuel Certification
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
April 14, 2025 Read Full Article
Zeon and Visolis Advance Toward Construction of Bio‐based Isoprene and SAF Facility
(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
April 14, 2025 Read Full Article
What You Can Do for Earth Month and Beyond! Use Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) at Your Local Airport!
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
April 13, 2025 Read Full Article
Freight and Fuel Transportation Optimization Tool (FTOT) Public Version
(VolpeUSDOT) The Volpe Center has developed the free, open-source Freight and Fuel Transportation Optimization Tool (FTOT) with support from FAA (and additional support from DOE and ONR). FTOT is a flexible scenario-testing tool that optimizes the transportation of materials for future energy and
April 11, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Global Bioenergies
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
April 11, 2025 Read Full Article
New Senate Bill Would Extend 45Z Tax Credits
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
April 11, 2025 Read Full Article
Nigerian Scientist Canvasses Non-Food Biofuel Crop for Aviation Fuel
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
April 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Clean Fuels Comments on Treasury Notice of Intent to Propose §45Z Rules
(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
April 10, 2025 Read Full Article
World Fuel Rolls Out SAF Book-and-Claim Tool
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
April 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Finnair and DB Schenker Join Forces in Reducing GHG Emissions for Cargo Transport
(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
April 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Cemvita and REMA Partner in Florianópolis to Create a Platform for Carbon Waste as Feedstock for Industrial Biotech
(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
April 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Neste Started Producing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) at Its Renewables Refinery in Rotterdam, the Netherlands
(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
April 10, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to DG Fuels
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
April 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Renewable Natural Gas Incentive Act Reintroduced in House, Senate
by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., and Linda Sanchez, D-Calif., and Sens. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., and Mark Warner, D-Va., on April 2 reintroduced legislation that aims to create a $1-per-gallon tax credit for renewable natural gas (RNG) sold
April 09, 2025 Read Full Article
ABO Energy Explores Hydrogen and Synthetic Fuel Production in Oulu, Finland
(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
April 09, 2025 Read Full Article
The Engineering behind the First Hydrogen-Powered Helicopter Flight
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
April 09, 2025 Read Full Article
Airbus and Qantas Invest in Fund for Decarbonisation Technologies
(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
April 09, 2025 Read Full Article
Airbus and Qantas Invest in Fund for Decarbonisation Technologies
(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
April 09, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to CAAFI
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
April 09, 2025 Read Full Article
Kazakhstan Prepare Feasibility Study for Construction of Plant for Production of SAF
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
April 09, 2025 Read Full Article
How the Trump Administration Can Lean on Biofuels for Energy Dominance
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
April 09, 2025 Read Full Article
Ricketts on the Use of Biofuels
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
April 09, 2025 Read Full Article
Making a Profit on Biofuels at Goldilocks Oil Prices (Part 3)
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
April 09, 2025 Read Full Article
Desmet Awarded Contract by LG-ENI Biorefining for HVO Pretreatment Plant in South Korea
(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
April 08, 2025 Read Full Article
EGEE 439 Alternative Fuels from Biomass Sources--Penn State
(John A. Dutton Institute for Teaching and Learning Excellence/Pennsylvania State University) Course Overview: This course will examine the chemistry of technologies of bio-based sources for power generation and transportation fuels. When you successfully complete this course, you will be prepared to: describe various biomasses
April 08, 2025 Read Full Article
SAF Project in Thailand Nears Completion, Grand-Opening Ceremony Planned April 25
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
April 08, 2025 Read Full Article
An Opportunity to Boost Aviation Fuel Independence from Foreign Sources
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
April 08, 2025 Read Full Article
Aligning the Pieces of 45Z
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
April 08, 2025 Read Full Article
TopSoil® Summit --- June 3, 2025 --- Riverside, IA
Join us for our annual event, where industry leaders, growers, and innovators come together to discuss the future of agriculture. This is your chance to gain insights, connect with experts, and explore the latest opportunities shaping the industry. READ MORE (includes videos
April 08, 2025 Read Full Article
Thailand Advances Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production with Key Industry Partnership and Used Cooking Oil Initiative
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
April 07, 2025 Read Full Article
Wisconsin Lawmakers Introduce SAF Tax Credit Legislation
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
April 04, 2025 Read Full Article
Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways Expand Sustainability Commitment with Renewable Developments Australia
(Virgin Australia) Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways have agreed to work together with Renewable Developments Australia (RDA) to become key partners on a project that will set out to deliver a homegrown Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production facility in the Charters
April 04, 2025 Read Full Article
BDI Sets New Standards in Biofuel Production with the Construction of a New PreTreatment Plant
(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
April 04, 2025 Read Full Article
ASAFA and World Bioenergy Association Forge Strategic Partnership to Advance Sustainable Aviation Fuel Adoption in Asia
(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
April 03, 2025 Read Full Article
IAG and Microsoft Strengthen Partnership with Largest Scope 3 SAF Agreement to Date
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
April 03, 2025 Read Full Article
ENEOS, A.P. Moller Holding and A.P. Moller – Maersk Agree to Invest USD 100 Million in C2X to Advance Green Methanol Portfolio
(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
April 03, 2025 Read Full Article
What You Can Do for Earth Month and Beyond! Ask: Are You Flying with SAF!
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
April 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Global Bioenergies’ Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Has Been Tested in Collaboration with Safran on the Injection Phase, and with ONERA on the Combustion Phase.
(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
April 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Gevo Provides Update on Planned SAF Projects
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
April 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Universal Fuel Technologies’ Pilot Demonstrates New Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production Pathways
(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,
April 02, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Marquis
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
April 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Bio-based Green Methanol: C1 Secures Another €20 Million to Commercialize the Circular Raw Material of the Future
(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
April 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Neste and European Automotive and Biofuels Industry Players Join Forces on a Tour d'Europe
(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
April 01, 2025 Read Full Article
VARO Announces Transformative Acquisition of Preem AB to Create a Leading Energy Provider to Customers in the Mobility and Industrial Sectors
(VARO) • Scale and geographic reach: Preem’s leading energy business in Scandinavia complements VARO’s existing footprint and post completion the combined business will supply around 10% of Europe’s Road and marine fuel1 Second largest renewable fuel producer in Europe: adding 1.3 million tons per
April 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Farmers See Promise in SAF
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
April 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Vast Secures AUD 700,000 Grant from Australia-Singapore Initiative for Decarbonising Shipping to Progress World-First South Australia Solar Fuels Project
(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
March 31, 2025 Read Full Article
SAF Registry to Be Operated by the Civil Aviation Decarbonization Organization
(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.
March 29, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Nexus PMG Project Delivery Services
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Nexus PMG offers project delivery services including engineering, commercial development, and FEED packages. They support projects like a green hydrogen facility producing 5,000 metric tons per year. Their approach includes developing FEED packages to achieve FID,
March 29, 2025 Read Full Article
Green Jet Fuel Production Could Miss 2030 Targets, BCG Report Says
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
March 28, 2025 Read Full Article
Green Jet Fuel Production Could Miss 2030 Targets, BCG Report Says
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
March 28, 2025 Read Full Article
IATA Backs Call by European Airlines to Soften Green Fuel Mandate
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
March 28, 2025 Read Full Article
Inside Pan Oleo Energy's Sustainable Biofuel Drive: Empowering Communities, Driving Change
(Ahmedabad Mirror) As the world pivots towards a low-carbon future, Pan Oleo Energy stands as a key player in pioneering an ambitious and highly successful expansion of its low-carbon biofuel feedstock aggregation drive into global markets. With climate change posing an
March 26, 2025 Read Full Article
JAL, Airbus, Nippon Paper Industries, Sumitomo Corporation, GEI Sign MoU to Collaborate on Pure Japan-Domestic Wood-Based SAF
(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
March 26, 2025 Read Full Article
Ash Creek Renewables Expands Global Reach with Exclusive Camelina Seed Licenses & “Forks and Fuels” Initiative
(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
March 26, 2025 Read Full Article
Universal Fuel Technologies’ Pilot Demonstrates New Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production Pathways
(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
March 26, 2025 Read Full Article
With Integration in Mirabel, Canada, All Airbus Assembly Sites around World Now Use SAF
(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
March 25, 2025 Read Full Article
Biofuel Production Gathers Pace in South America
(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
March 25, 2025 Read Full Article
Airbus Accelerates Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Adoption with Book and Claim
(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
March 25, 2025 Read Full Article
Jet Fuel Made up a Record Share of U.S. Refinery Output in 2024
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,
March 24, 2025 Read Full Article
Banyan Air Service Is Latest to Stock Permanent SAF Supplies
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
March 24, 2025 Read Full Article
Persistence, Dedication and Financing in the Energy and Molecule Transition
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
March 23, 2025 Read Full Article
Persistence, Dedication and Financing in the Energy and Molecule Transition
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
March 23, 2025 Read Full Article
IATA CO2 Connect Enhanced with SAF Accounting
(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 &
March 19, 2025 Read Full Article
Clean Fuels Commends USDA on Interim Rule for Climate Smart Ag
(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
March 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Can Hydrogen Deliver? Industry Leaders Weigh in on Costs, Policy, and Progress
(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
March 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Analysis-Asia's Green Jet Fuel Ambitions Exceed Demand, Heralding Exports
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
March 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Renewable Diesel and SAF Continue to Play Key Role in Transport Sector
(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
March 14, 2025 Read Full Article
Toyo Secures OSBL Contract to Support SAF Project in Malaysia
(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
March 14, 2025 Read Full Article
Rolls-Royce and CirculAIRity Ink LOI on Synthetic SAF
(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
March 13, 2025 Read Full Article
Driving Change: DB SCHENKER Supplies Mercedes-Benz with Record SAF Volume
(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
March 12, 2025 Read Full Article
HIF Global Awarded First U.S. Approval for e-Fuels Design Pathway
(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
March 12, 2025 Read Full Article
SAS Collaborates with Alpine World Cup Åre 2025 to Foster Sustainable Air Travel
(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
March 11, 2025 Read Full Article
Comstock Fuels Completes Financing with Marathon Petroleum
(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
March 11, 2025 Read Full Article
Planes at Cluj International Airport Start Using Sustainable Aviation Fuel Provided by OMV Petrom
(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
March 11, 2025 Read Full Article
Thailand’s Ethanol Revolution: Can Biofuels Deliver on Climate Goals?
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
March 11, 2025 Read Full Article
ASAFA and aireg Sign Strategic Partnership Agreement
(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
March 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Becomes 'Synthetic' under Trump Administration
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
March 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Low-Carbon Liquid Fuels of the Future Made In Australia
(Office of the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government) The Albanese Government is delivering $250 million to accelerate the pace of Australia’s growing domestic Low Carbon Liquid Fuels (LCLF) industry. This funding is part of the $1.7 billion Future
March 07, 2025 Read Full Article
Octane Can Save Agriculture—and Agriculture Can Save Octane: Averting A Farm Crisis with the Right Approach to Biofuels
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
March 07, 2025 Read Full Article
Recommendation on Sustainable Aviation Fuels at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
(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
March 07, 2025 Read Full Article
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Boss Wants More EU Regulations
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
March 05, 2025 Read Full Article
Red Sea Global Brings Sustainable Aviation Fuel to the Kingdom for the First Time
(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
March 05, 2025 Read Full Article
SAF Coalition Meets with Congressional Champions to Strengthen Sustainable Aviation Fuel Policy at SAF Hill Day
(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
March 05, 2025 Read Full Article
United States Objects to “Sustainable” Aviation Fuels Recommendation at International Civil Aviation Organization Meeting
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
March 05, 2025 Read Full Article
Up to $45 Billion in Investments Will Be Required to Meet Global Demand for Sustainable Aviation Fuel, According to New Report from the World Economic Forum and Kearney
(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
March 04, 2025 Read Full Article
Sen. Jasinski: Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill Will Create Jobs, Open New Markets for Minnesota Farmers
(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
March 04, 2025 Read Full Article
UK Water Company Developing SAF Project from Wastewater-Treating Algae
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
March 04, 2025 Read Full Article
Passengers to Enjoy Greener Air Travel as UK Backs Sustainable Fuel Production Public Comment DEADLINE March 31, 2025
(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
March 04, 2025 Read Full Article
Idemitsu Kosan SAF Project Selected for subsidy by Japan’s government
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
March 04, 2025 Read Full Article
Optimistic Outlook for U.S. Ethanol Exports
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.
March 04, 2025 Read Full Article
Trade War Escalates as China, Mexico, Canada Retaliate
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
March 04, 2025 Read Full Article
IATA’s Walsh Expects Airlines to Re-Evaluate Net Zero Target
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
March 04, 2025 Read Full Article
Farmers Watch as Next-Generation Biofuels Chase Market Growth in 2025
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.
March 04, 2025 Read Full Article
NOPA to DOE: Sustainable Maritime Fuel Definition Must Include Biofuels
by Samantha Paul (Grain Journal) The National Oilseed Processors Association (NOPA) called on the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to include oilseed-derived domestic biomass-based renewable fuels such as biodiesel and renewable diesel in any definition of Sustainable Maritime Fuel. “NOPA members’ oilseed
March 04, 2025 Read Full Article
Airbus Promotes Feasibility Studies on SAF in Argentina, Panama and Peru
(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
March 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Military Contributions to Aviation Fuel Development, Including Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) --- March 27, 2025 --- ONLINE
The military has been an early contributor to aviation fuel development, as well as the initial adopter. For both high octane aviation gasoline and kerosene jet fuels, use in commercial aviation soon far exceeded military use once adopted. This presentation
March 03, 2025 Read Full Article
2025 CAAFI Biennial General Meeting --- June 2-5, 2025 --- Cambridge, MA
The CAAFI® Biennial General Meeting (CBGM) is a critical convening event to connect sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) stakeholders across global industries and sectors and provides a venue to share information and showcase technologies. CAAFI is a public-private partnership of airlines,
March 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Refinery Closures and Rising Consumption Will Reduce U.S. Petroleum Inventories in 2026
(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
March 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Farmers Watch As Next-Generation Biofuels Chase Market Growth In 2025
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.
March 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Miller Reintroduces Farm to Fly Act
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
March 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Biofuel Updates, Insights: A Lot Has Changed in 25 Years
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
March 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Portugal: EIB finances Galp’s Renewable Hydrogen and Biofuels Projects in Sines with €430 million
(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
February 28, 2025 Read Full Article
Net Zero in Latin America Needs Four Times More Biofuels
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
February 28, 2025 Read Full Article
Net Zero in Latin America Needs Four Times More Biofuels
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
February 28, 2025 Read Full Article
Taiyo Oil Selects Honeywell Ethanol to Jet Technology for Production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(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
February 27, 2025 Read Full Article
ARENA Invests in Cleaner, Greener Australian Skies
(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
February 27, 2025 Read Full Article
Gevo CEO Praises Trump Executive Orders that Put Biofuels in ‘The Good Category’
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,
February 27, 2025 Read Full Article
Amid Concerns in SD with Carbon Dioxide Pipelines, Ethanol Company Considers Building Plant in ND
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
February 27, 2025 Read Full Article
Southwest Airlines Retreats on Clean Fuel and Climate Initiatives
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,
February 27, 2025 Read Full Article
NASDA Adopts Pro-Biofuels Policy
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
February 27, 2025 Read Full Article
U.S. Ethanol and SAF Leaders React to Court Decision on EU SAF Regulations
(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.
February 27, 2025 Read Full Article
Haffner Energy Successfully Commissioned Its Hydrogen-from-Biomass Production unit in Marolles, France – a Breakthrough for the Hydrogen Industry
(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
February 27, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Sugar Valley Energy
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
February 26, 2025 Read Full Article
Danish Topsoe Signs Agreement with FatHopes Energy to Explore Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production in Malaysia
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,
February 26, 2025 Read Full Article
Plans to Adopt Sustainable Aviation Fuel at Omani airports
(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
February 26, 2025 Read Full Article
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