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by Katy Christiansen (Argonne National Laboratory) … However, producing these fuels is a tricky biological process. Some important aviation fuel molecules are volatile, meaning they evaporate at room temperature. During the
by Eric Ng (South China Morning Post) Profitable Hong Kong start-up Ecoceres plans to build a second plant to turn waste oil into low-carbon fuel for aircraft and vehicles; The
by Nidhi Verma (Reuters) Indian Oil Corp (IOC.NS) will sign an agreement with LanzaJet to produce cleaner aviation fuel at its Panipat refinery in northern India, the state-run refiner’s Chairman S. M. Vaidya
by Shinya Matsumoto (Asash Shimbun) Japan is in negotiations with Singapore and the United States to outline a framework for jointly procuring sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The government is hoping to
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) … A seismic shift in the economy of this size needs a community to foster project development, spur R&D and tech transfer, highlight advances in policy,
by Tristan Chabba (Reuters) Lufthansa (LHAG.DE) and VARO Energy have signed a memorandum of understanding on the production and supply of sustainable aviation fuel, Germany’s flagship carrier said in a statement
(Masdar News) • Memorandum of Understanding signed with four Dutch companies – Port of Amsterdam, SkyNRG, Evos Amsterdam, and Zenith Energy – related to development of green hydrogen supply chain through
(ENG/Accesswire) ENG (NASDAQ:ENG),a leading provider of innovative project delivery solutions for the energy industry, today announced it has received an award valued at over $9 million from Calgary-based Reconciliation Energy
(Darling Ingredients/PR Newswire) Darling Ingredients Inc. (NYSE: DAR) and Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE: VLO), today (January 31, 2023) announced that the companies have made the final investment decision on a Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(British Airways) Group business travel specialists, Travel Places, is launching a new sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) fund, providing a unique opportunity for its clients to address the carbon footprint from their
(ATR) Etienne Guyot, Prefect of the Occitanie Region and Haute-Garonne, Carole Delga, President of the Occitanie Region, Guillaume Faury, Airbus Chief Executive Officer, Nathalie Tarnaud Laude, Chief Executive Officer of
by Seo-Woo Jang (The Korea Economic Daily) SAF will be supplied through Shell network for 5 years from 2026 — Asiana Airlines Inc. has joined hands with multinational energy company Shell plc
by Daniela Castim (World Bio Market Insights) MPC Container Ships and INERATEC signed an agreement for the supply of synthetic Marine Diesel Oil (MDO) made from biogenic CO2 and renewable hydrogen,
(Yield10) Yield10 Bioscience, Inc. (Nasdaq:YTEN) (“Yield10” or the “Company”), an agricultural bioscience company, today announced that it has signed with Mitsubishi Corporation (“Mitsubishi”) a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) to evaluate the
(Honeywell/PR Newswire) SAF blend to be used on APUs and engines at the Phoenix facility — Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) recently received its first delivery of sustainable aviation fuel at its Phoenix Engines campus. The
by Noah Wicks (Agri-Pulse) Federal agencies appear to be divided over which carbon intensity model should be used for an Inflation Reduction Act tax credit meant to grow the fledgling
(United Airlines/PR Newswire) United, Tallgrass, and Green Plains will invest up to a combined $50 million in the joint venture – Blue Blade Energy – to develop the technology; United
(Neste) Emirates, the world’s largest international airline by destinations, has operated its first milestone demonstration flight on a Boeing 777-300ER, powering one of its engines 100% with Neste’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(Clean Fuels Alliance America/Biodiesel Magazine) This past year, states across the country continued to prioritize low-carbon renewable fuels like biodiesel, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel.Clean Fuels Alliance America worked
(Minnesota Clean Cities The Connection) The first-ever Clean Fuels Conference took place January 23-26 in Tampa, Florida. Formerly the National Biodiesel Conference, the new event added renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel
(Global Hemp Association) … “Biofuel” is an umbrella term for a number of different types of energy produced from biomass. The main fuels are biodiesel, bioethanol, renewable diesel, sustainable aviation
(La Federación Nacional de Biocombustibles (computer translation)) … Colombia, like other countries in the world, being aware that the energy transition process has to be fair with workers, consumers, companies,
by Anna Simet (Biodiesel Magazine) Biodiesel Magazine’s annual production map showed 34 renewable diesel/SAF plants under development, construction or operating in the U.S., as of September. The following includes updates
(U.S. Department of Energy) 17 Projects Will Boost Production of Biofuels for Consumer and Freight Transportation in America, Support President Biden’s Decarbonization and Climate Agenda — The U.S. Department of Energy
(University of Queensland) University of Queensland researchers have found a way to more efficiently convert sugarcane into a building block of aviation fuel and other products. By zeroing in on a
(Masdar News) The consortium of Masdar, TotalEnergies, Siemens Energy and Marubeni announced today that the Masdar-led initiative focused on green hydrogen to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is actively working
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) New sustainability standards no longer focus solely on bio-based carbon content. The focus has shifted to reducing greenhouse gases (GHGs) and overall carbon footprint –in
(Velocys) Developing the plans for innovative sustainable fuel production facilities in the UK and the US — Velocys plc (VLS.L), the sustainable fuels technology company, is pleased to announce the execution
(Vattenfall/CISION) Vattenfall, Shell, LanzaTech and SAS run the HySkies project with the goal of starting the world’s first large-scale production of synthetic sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Sweden in 2027. The EU’s
(Teesside International Airport) Teesside has become the UK’s first airport to partner with Air France-KLM for the airline’s programme to boost the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). KLM Royal Dutch
by Curt Epstein (AIN Online) Following a pilot test last year on the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at Changi Airport, the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) has launched
(Pink City Post) The primary focus of Pan Oleo Energy is to ramp up the availability and generation of SAF so as to make the fuel available at par with
(University of New Mexico) A project from The University of New Mexico has been selected for funding under a U.S. Department of Energy Bioenergy Technologies Office interagency agreement with the Minority Serving Institution
by Jacqueline Reigle and Matthew Cope (Argus Media) Illinois state lawmakers have approved legislation to create a $1.50/USG sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) tax credit that airlines can use to satisfy all
(International Council on Clean Transportation/Biobased Diesel Daily) The International Council on Clean Transportation announced Jan. 19 the release of a roadmap for decarbonizing California in-state aviation emissions. The briefing assesses the
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Kinder Morgan Inc. executives provided an overview and update on the energy-infrastructure company’s renewable fuel projects in its fourth-quarter earnings report Jan. 18. According to
(Emirates) Ground evaluation closely compared performance of different fuels in engines, paving way for experimental test flight — Emirates has successfully completed the ground engine testing for one of its GE90
by Aaron Cantú (Capital and Main) Oil companies may end up relying on environmentally questionable crop-based fuels. –The California Air Resources Board is considering limits on crop-based diesel fuel as

Your only pan-Asian biofuels conference – don’t miss out on new opportunities! Bringing together a pan-Asian audience, the event will explore the commercialization of new biofuel pathways including developments within
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) Annual awards honor visionaries, advocates, innovators — A diverse crop of individuals and organizations receive top honors for their contributions to the clean fuels industry this
(Biodiesel Magazine) This week’s Biodiesel Magazine podcast features, Darren Fuller, SVP of Sales and Business Development, Alder Fuels interview by Anna Simet, editor of Biodiesel Magazine. LISTEN
by Meltem Urgun-Demirtas (Argonne National Laboratory) Carbon dioxide fuels global warming but scientists from multiple national labs are finding new ways to repurpose it. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
(Transport Energy Strategies) How will the Canadian Clean Fuel Regulation (CFR) affect the development of and uptake of low carbon fuels in the country? In this webinar-turned-podcast episode, learn from Fred
(Gulf Business) The entities will jointly conduct a feasibility study for the region’s first project to produce sustainable aviation fuel using renewable hydrogen and municipal solid waste — Masdar, ADNOC, bp,
Many business aircraft operators have questions about their obligations under the numerous international regulations governing aviation carbon emissions. “Blue Clear Sky,” a session slated to take place at the 2023
(Roll Call) Aviation accounts for 10 percent of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions — a figure expected to triple by 2050 … Trucking industry representatives have raised concerns that a larger
(EurActiv/Reuters) Greener fuel is the only way airlines will meet strict global carbon emission targets, executives meeting in Dublin this week agreed, but there’s little consensus on who should foot the
(National Business Aviation Association) A recent webinar sponsored by the Pacific Northwest Business Aviation Association (PNBAA) highlighted efforts to promote sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), as well as the challenges facing wider
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Aviation has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Aviation accounts for 2-3 % of global carbon emissions – growing to >20% by 2050 if
by Katie Carnahan and Michelle Goff (Idaho National Laboratory/Biofuels Digest) … The upgraded Biomass Feedstock National User Facility (BFNUF) at Idaho National Laboratory (INL) addresses many of the challenges facing
(World Bio Market Insights) With big oil moving into biofuels, Shell is one to watch. — … From another angle, biofuels are an already-lucrative global commodity attracting attention from some of
(Biofuels International) A global coalition focused on business aviation sustainability announced that the industry, aligned with the World Economic Forum’s Clean Skies for Tomorrow initiative is offering a market-based solution
(Biofuels International) Global biofuel demand is expected to be 6% or 900 million litres per year (MLPY) higher in 2022 than the previous year. Renewable diesel makes up the largest
(U.S. Department of Energy and National Science Foundation) The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) and the National Science Foundation (NSF) announced a collaborative funding opportunity, “Accelerating
by Helen Massy-Beresford (Aviation Week) … Late last year, trialog talks—among the European Commission, European Parliament and European Council—resulted in agreement on revisions to the emissions trading system for aviation as
by Jacinta Bowler (Cosmos Magazine) Australian researchers have found a way to more effectively convert sugarcane into the building block of aviation fuel, and other products like rubber and plastics. Sugarcane
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The SAF Grand Challenge is vast. It sets out to achieve a minimum 50% reduction in lifecycle GHG emissions compared to conventional aviation fuel, increase
by Michael Tyrrell (Aerospace Manufacturing) Air France-KLM has announced that Moresand has become the second company in the UK to join the Air France-KLM Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) programme. The airline
(A21 (Google Translation)) Gulf Air CEO Captain Waleed AbdulHameed Al Alawi has warned that carbon emissions are causing rising temperatures. “Ultimately,
by Arjay L. Balinbin (Business World) The government must send strong signals that it supports the development of sustainable aviation fuel
by Chris Morris (Fortune Magazine) Airlines and airports are under heavy pressure to reduce their environmental footprint—and the head of
(Bnamericas/Ministry of Transport and Telecommunications of Chile) This is an automated translation of the press release issued in Spanish The Ministry
by Tom Otley (Business Traveller) Air France has detailed its increase in ticket prices to pay for sustainable aviation fuel. Vincent Etchebehere,
by Emma Harrison (Neste) … The first step to better sustainability is to make an audit of your environmental footprint –
(Raven SR/PR Newswire) Announcement marks one of Raven SR’s first agreements in aviation industry for SAF; Agreement to support 10-year
(Ethanol Producer Magazine/US Grains Council) In December, the International Energy Agency – the leading intergovernmental organization that provides policy recommendations, analysis
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. EPA on Jan. 12 approved a fuel pathway filed by LanzaJet Inc. under
(Delta Airlines) The Delta Sustainable Skies Lab, depicted in the vision concept above, will bridge the gap between fledgling ideas
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The bioeconomy is rocking as the week begins with news from the US and Europe and
by Julia Matney (U.S. Department of Energy) … While I did not understand much about biofuels initially, learning about them through
(UK Royal Air Force) The Royal Air Force has used sustainable aviation fuel blended with regular jet fuel to achieve the
(Equinor/bnamericas) This is a machine translation of the press release originally published in Portuguese. A partnership between Equinor and the
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Aviation has committed to achievingnet-zero emissions by 2050. Aviation accounts for 2-3 % of global
by Michael McAdams (Delaware Online/USA Today Network) … Meaningfully reducing emissions from Delaware’s transportation sector will require a more comprehensive approach
(Airbus) Airbus takes the next step in decarbonising its operations — In line with its ambition to reduce its carbon
(Kosan Gas) The plans to commence production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is well underway in Denmark. Aalborg Airport, Kosan
by Megan Kelly (Corporate Jet Investor) Milano Linate Prime Airport, part of the SEA Prime group, has become the first Italian
(Times Aerospace) AviLease, an aircraft lessor, and the Saudi Investment Recycling Company (SIRC) have signed an MoU to launch the
by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) Calumet Specialty Product Partners L.P. on Dec. 29 announced that its Montana Renewables biorefinery generated a
(World Bio Market Insights) Interest in biofuels survived the fossil fuel bonanza of 2022 but there’s still a long road
(Comstock Mining/Globe Newswire) Technology Unlocks Massive New Feedstock Model to Neutralize America’s Transportation Emissions — Comstock Inc. (NYSE: LODE) (“Comstock” and

SAVE THE DATE RSB is pleased to invite RSB members and invited guests to a two-day meeting in Copenhagen, Denmark: 22-23
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2021 sales of $31
(VINCI Airports/Biobased Diesel Daily) VINCI Airports, operator of Toulon Hyères airport, and World Fuel Services, holder of the airport’s fueling contract,
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Life Cycle Associates is an independent business and environmental consulting firm specializing in life cycle
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The government of Japan is inviting comments on proposed biofuel standards for fiscal years 2023
(U.S. Department of Transportation) Landmark Blueprint Will Advance the President’s Clean Transportation Agenda, Slashing Consumer Costs, Improving Public Health, and
(Shell Aviation) Billund Airport is the second Danish airport where SAF is available, as a new fuel option to the
by Tammy Klein (Transport Energy Strategies) … I try to poke behind the hype to provide a deeper understanding of what’s
(Neste) Neste, the world’s leading producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel produced from waste and residue raw materials, has
by Ted Sickinger (The Oregonian/OregonLive) A much-hyped but yet-to-be-completed aviation biofuels refinery in southern Oregon appears to be headed for foreclosure
(Freeman Business) … Fluence Analytics is a Tulane University spin-out that specializes in continuous analytics and process control solutions for the
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This week on ABLC Connect we looked at the policies, projects, players, raw materials and
(Irish Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications) The Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan, has today
(Biofuels International) Sulzer has supplied flow technology solutions to convert an existing US West Coast refinery into one of the
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) With proven technology at the nexus of two mandated markets, industrial and consumer — LanzaTech
by Juan Pedro Thomas (Biofuels Digest) GE Aerospace announced on its social media channels that the General Electric GEnx engine
by Juan Pedro Thomas (Biofuels Digest) In Brazil, Estadao reported that local firm Geo Biogás & Tech would invest $110
by Edward Hardy (Air Cargo Week) Liege Airport is the first Belgian airport to announce its readiness to accommodate for the
by Eddie Saunders (Airline Routes and Ground Services) Following commitments of the aviation industry, its professional organizations and the European Union
by Huma Siddqui (Financial Express) To cut down the carbon emissions for the Indian aviation industry, as reported earlier that
by Juan Pedro Tomas (Biofuels Digest) In Spain, Preferente reported that Teresa Parejo, Spanish airline Iberia’s director of sustainability, said
by Graham Noyes and Alex Menotti (Biodiesel Magazine) To reach U.S. sustainable aviation fuel goals, adequate policy will be crucial.
by Anna Simet (Biodiesel Magazine) Biodiesel Magazine’s annual production map showed 34 renewable diesel/SAF plants under development, construction or operating
(RSB) The drive to develop viable, fully commercialised sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is gaining momentum. By the beginning of 2020,
by Jaime Llinares Taboada (OPIS) … In Spain, energy major Cepsa recently announced a €3 billion ($3.15 billion) investment to build
(SWEN Capital Partners/Business Wire) Arcadia eFuels Receives Investment from Swen Infrastructure Fund for Transition 2 (“Swift 2”), a fund managed by
(Business Airport International) Hill Aircraft’s FBO at Fulton County Executive Airport / Charlie Brown Field in Georgia, USA supplied sustainable aviation
(TATA Projects Limited/Business Wire) TATA Projects Limited, one of India’s fastest growing and most admired infrastructure companies yesterday inked a
by Marc Hamy & Nancy Gillis (Green Biz/First Movers Coalition) It will take long-term, coordinated action from airlines, aircraft manufacturers,
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) JBEI’s been working hard on jet fuels. Why? Biological routes are advantaged in their ability
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Florida, the Daily Digest today released its annual review of biofuels mandates and targets
(Eni) The agreement with Eni and SEA enhances the role of the airport, which is becoming increasingly important for international
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Nearly 25% of global CO2 emissions are generated by planes, ships and trucking fleets. A
(AFP/RTE) At LanzaTech’s lab in the Chicago suburbs, a beige liquid bubbles away in dozens of glass vats. The concoction includes billions
by Millena Brazil (epbr) Initiative will allow investments with interest rates of 1% per year; promotion of biofuels was articulated by
by Dhanusha Gokulan (Gulf News) … We are also looking at using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). However, that is a task
by John Laurenson (MarketPlace) Sustainable aviation fuel, or SAF, is airplane fuel made from renewable sources like reused cooking oil. Nearly half a million flights have
by Gaurav Joshi (Simple Flying) Ethanol-derived fuel is being considered by India’s policymakers. — The Indian aviation sector could slowly start
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Honeywell UOP creates new technologies that convert oil and natural gas into transportation fuels, energy
by Charles Alcock (AIN Online) The first flights of a pair of hydrogen-powered technology demonstrators are now set to happen early
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) From the wilds of western Wyoming comes the welcome news for the hydrogen fanbase that Raven
(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) announced its intent to issue two funding
(Rocky Mountain Institute) The Contrail Impact Task Force is the first cross-sector forum to address the potential climate impact of
by Christopher Surgenor (GreenAir Online) Following the recent launch of British Airways’ CO2llaborate online platform that enables customers to address
by Christopher Surgenor (GreenAir Online) The EU’s Council and Parliament have reached a provisional agreement on revisions to the EU Emissions Trading System
by Tony Harrington (GreenAir Online) A new report produced by a Chinese independent energy think tank has highlighted the lack of
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) These slides were presented by Digest editor Jim Lane for the December 22 episode of
(Neste) Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA), the only international cargo airline based in Japan, has for the first time used Neste MY Sustainable
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) … The UK took a giant leap towards net zero carbon emissions and helping its sustainable
by Vartan Badalian (Green Biz) … 2022 was an incredible year for the transport industry, but it wasn’t without a few
(Soy Hopper/United Soybean Board) While greater biofuel demand contributes to rising price of soy oil-based foods, increased availability of soy
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Green Star BCS provides clients with the technical, market, and economic expertise to thrive as
by Juan Pedro Tomas (Biofuels Digest) In Panama, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Latin American Energy Organization
(All Nippon Airways) Supporting Decarbonization in Aviation Business — On December 19, ANA and JOIN signed a Memorandum of Understanding
(Bain & Company) Aviation industry is united in quest to reduce emissions, but more realistic targets and timelines are needed
(AirCargo News) Logistics firm cargo-partner has officially opened its expanded logistics facility close to Slovenia’s Ljubljana Airport and announced a Sustainable
by Curt Epstein (AIN Online) Hill Aircraft—an FBO at Fulton County Executive Airport (KFTY) near Atlanta—announced it will receive a load
by Jan Tenbensel (Lincoln Journal Star) Reduced air pollution and energy security are crucial issues in Japan, which recently committed
by Nora Goldstein (BioCycle Magazine) Acquisition of a composting facility to handle solids from used oil processing has led to
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) From Nevada comes the long-awaited news that Fulcrum BioEnergy has successfully produced a low-carbon synthetic crude oil using
(U.S. Internal Revenue Service) The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service today issued a notice regarding the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)
(Air France KLM Martinair Cargo) Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP Cargo) is very proud to announce that Metro Shipping
(Eni/Biobased Diesel Daily) Eni, Euglena and Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas) announced Dec. 14 they are jointly studying the possibility of developing
(Sinopec) Fuel Derived From Used Cooking Oil Underlines Sinopec’s Long-term Strategy for Sustainable Development — Sinopec Zhenhai Refinery of China
by Erik F. Ringle (National Renewable Energy Laboratory) Backed by U.S. Department of Energy Funding, New R&D Could Help Seed
Meeting to Discuss the New Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Section 40007 Grant Program Fueling Aviation’s Sustainable Transition through Sustainable Aviation Fuels (FAST-SAF) and Low-Emission Aviation Technology (FAST-Tech) — December 14, 2022 — Washington, DC and ONLINE presentation available PUBLIC COMMENT DEADLINE January 31, 2023
(U.S. Department of Transportation) The Department of Transportation (DOT) is preparing to execute a new grant program specified in the Inflation Reduction Act Section 40007. This Act gives the DOT