(Business Airport International) Hill Aircraft’s FBO at Fulton County Executive Airport / Charlie Brown Field in Georgia, USA supplied sustainable aviation
Jetfuel (Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF))
Back TO HOMETATA Projects, CSIR-IIP Ink MoU for Clean Energy Solutions
(TATA Projects Limited/Business Wire) TATA Projects Limited, one of India's fastest growing and most admired infrastructure companies yesterday inked a
January 03, 2023 Read Full Article
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Offers Flight Path to Net-Zero Air Travel
by Marc Hamy & Nancy Gillis (Green Biz/First Movers Coalition) It will take long-term, coordinated action from airlines, aircraft manufacturers,
January 03, 2023 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to the Cost and Greenhouse Gas Implications of Advanced Bio-Jet Fuel Production
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) JBEI’s been working hard on jet fuels. Why? Biological routes are advantaged in their ability
January 03, 2023 Read Full Article
The Daily Digest’s Biofuels Mandates around the World 2023
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Florida, the Daily Digest today released its annual review of biofuels mandates and targets
January 03, 2023 Read Full Article
DHL Express Italy Tests Eni Biojet Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for 28 Flights from Milan Malpensa Airport
(Eni) The agreement with Eni and SEA enhances the role of the airport, which is becoming increasingly important for international
January 02, 2023 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to Infinium e-Fuels
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Nearly 25% of global CO2 emissions are generated by planes, ships and trucking fleets. A
January 02, 2023 Read Full Article
Air Pollution Converted into Fuel, Plastic and Dresses
(AFP/RTE) At LanzaTech's lab in the Chicago suburbs, a beige liquid bubbles away in dozens of glass vats. The concoction includes billions
January 01, 2023 Read Full Article
BNDES Releases Funding for SAF and Green Diesel Projects through the Climate Fund
by Millena Brazil (epbr) Initiative will allow investments with interest rates of 1% per year; promotion of biofuels was articulated by
December 30, 2022 Read Full Article
Air Travel to Witness Unprecedented Demand in 2023-2024: flydubai CEO Ghaith Al Ghaith
by Dhanusha Gokulan (Gulf News) ... We are also looking at using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). However, that is a task
December 30, 2022 Read Full Article
French Entrepreneurs Look to Agriculture and Forestry for the Future of Aviation Fuel
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
December 30, 2022 Read Full Article
Indian Airlines Could Start with 1% Blending of SAF with Regular Fuel
by Gaurav Joshi (Simple Flying) Ethanol-derived fuel is being considered by India's policymakers. -- The Indian aviation sector could slowly start
December 30, 2022 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide Guide to Honeywell UOP
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Honeywell UOP creates new technologies that convert oil and natural gas into transportation fuels, energy
December 29, 2022 Read Full Article
Hydrogen Demo Flights Now Set to Start in the New Year
by Charles Alcock (AIN Online) The first flights of a pair of hydrogen-powered technology demonstrators are now set to happen early
December 29, 2022 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide Guide to Ginkgo Bioworks’ Impact on the Bioeconomy
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Ginkgo Bioworks—a synthetic biology company—is the leading horizontal platform for cell programming. The mission is
December 27, 2022 Read Full Article
The Pursuit of Green Hydrogen Liquefaction: Raven, Chart, GenH2 in the Hunt for Solutions Large and Small
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) From the wilds of western Wyoming comes the welcome news for the hydrogen fanbase that Raven
December 27, 2022 Read Full Article
New Notice of Intent for Improving Bioenergy Feedstocks and Optimizing Production of Biofuels and Biochemicals
(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) announced its intent to issue two funding
December 26, 2022 Read Full Article
Airlines Unite with Tech Sector and Academia to Tackle Climate Challenge of Aviation Contrails
(Rocky Mountain Institute) The Contrail Impact Task Force is the first cross-sector forum to address the potential climate impact of
December 26, 2022 Read Full Article
British Airways Offers Customers the Option of Carbon Removals to Address Their Travel Footprint
by Christopher Surgenor (GreenAir Online) Following the recent launch of British Airways’ CO2llaborate online platform that enables customers to address
December 26, 2022 Read Full Article
European Parliament and Council Reach Compromise Agreement on Changes to the Aviation EU ETS
by Christopher Surgenor (GreenAir Online) The EU’s Council and Parliament have reached a provisional agreement on revisions to the EU Emissions Trading System
December 26, 2022 Read Full Article
Policy Signals Needed from Central Government to Support SAF Production and Use in China, Finds Report
by Tony Harrington (GreenAir Online) A new report produced by a Chinese independent energy think tank has highlighted the lack of
December 26, 2022 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide Guide to the State of Renewable Diesel
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) These slides were presented by Digest editor Jim Lane for the December 22 episode of
December 26, 2022 Read Full Article
Nippon Cargo Airlines to Use Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel for Their Cargo Flights Reducing the Emissions of Cargo Transport
(Neste) Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA), the only international cargo airline based in Japan, has for the first time used Neste MY Sustainable
December 23, 2022 Read Full Article
A Visit from St. Nicholas: The UK Grants $99M to Five Commercial-Scale SAF Projects, Just in Time for Christmas
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... The UK took a giant leap towards net zero carbon emissions and helping its sustainable
December 23, 2022 Read Full Article
Driving Change: Transport Decarbonization — 2022 in Review
by Vartan Badalian (Green Biz) ... 2022 was an incredible year for the transport industry, but it wasn’t without a few
December 22, 2022 Read Full Article
Purdue University Study Shows Soybean Oil for Biofuels Has Limited Impact on Overall Food Prices
(Soy Hopper/United Soybean Board) While greater biofuel demand contributes to rising price of soy oil-based foods, increased availability of soy
December 22, 2022 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide Guide to GreenStarBCS
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Green Star BCS provides clients with the technical, market, and economic expertise to thrive as
December 22, 2022 Read Full Article
IATA, OLADE Sign Agreement to Promote SAF in Latin America
by Juan Pedro Tomas (Biofuels Digest) In Panama, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Latin American Energy Organization
December 22, 2022 Read Full Article
ANA and JOIN Signed a Memorandum of Understanding to Strengthen Cooperation on SAF
(All Nippon Airways) Supporting Decarbonization in Aviation Business -- On December 19, ANA and JOIN signed a Memorandum of Understanding
December 22, 2022 Read Full Article
Goals Are Set, but Can the Aviation Industry Reach Net-Zero Emissions by 2050? New Bain & Company Research Sheds Light on Key Challenges
(Bain & Company) Aviation industry is united in quest to reduce emissions, but more realistic targets and timelines are needed
December 22, 2022 Read Full Article
Cargo-Partner Completes Ljubljana Expansion and SAF Flight
(AirCargo News) Logistics firm cargo-partner has officially opened its expanded logistics facility close to Slovenia’s Ljubljana Airport and announced a Sustainable
December 22, 2022 Read Full Article
Idemitsu Sees Cleaner Fuels Making Profit Contribution by 2030
by Yuka Obayashi and Miho Uranaka (Reuters) Idemitsu Kosan Co Ltd (5019.T), Japan's No. 2 oil refiner, expects cleaner fuels such as
December 22, 2022 Read Full Article
Hill Aircraft to Be First Georgia FBO to Offer SAF
by Curt Epstein (AIN Online) Hill Aircraft—an FBO at Fulton County Executive Airport (KFTY) near Atlanta—announced it will receive a load
December 22, 2022 Read Full Article
Local View: Ethanol around the World
by Jan Tenbensel (Lincoln Journal Star) Reduced air pollution and energy security are crucial issues in Japan, which recently committed
December 22, 2022 Read Full Article
Biofuel Processor Closes Loop With Composting
by Nora Goldstein (BioCycle Magazine) Acquisition of a composting facility to handle solids from used oil processing has led to
December 21, 2022 Read Full Article
Fulcrum Saves Christmas: MSW-to-Fuels Production Begins at Sierra Biofuels
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
December 21, 2022 Read Full Article
Treasury, IRS Issue Guidance on New Sustainable Aviation Fuel Credit
(U.S. Internal Revenue Service) The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service today issued a notice regarding the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)
December 20, 2022 Read Full Article
Metro Shipping Ltd Joins AFKLMP Cargo’s SAF Programme
(Air France KLM Martinair Cargo) Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP Cargo) is very proud to announce that Metro Shipping
December 20, 2022 Read Full Article
Eni, Euglena, Petronas Explore Renewable Diesel, SAF Project in Malaysia
(Eni/Biobased Diesel Daily) Eni, Euglena and Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas) announced Dec. 14 they are jointly studying the possibility of developing
December 20, 2022 Read Full Article
Sinopec Receives Airworthiness Certificate for China's First Large-Scale Production of Bio-jet Fuel
(Sinopec) Fuel Derived From Used Cooking Oil Underlines Sinopec's Long-term Strategy for Sustainable Development -- Sinopec Zhenhai Refinery of China
December 20, 2022 Read Full Article
The Caribbean Is Swimming in Seaweed. Scientists Aim to Turn It into Jet Fuel and Batteries
by Erik F. Ringle (National Renewable Energy Laboratory) Backed by U.S. Department of Energy Funding, New R&D Could Help Seed
December 19, 2022 Read Full Article
California Approves Roadmap for Carbon Neutrality by 2045
by Sophie Austin (Associate Press) California air regulators voted unanimously Thursday to approve an ambitious plan to drastically cut reliance on
December 19, 2022 Read Full Article
Gulfstream Nails Industry-First 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel Flight
by Amit Malewar (Inceptive Mind) Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. has flown a G650 business jet fuelled with 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF),
December 19, 2022 Read Full Article
Latin America Emerging as Hot Spot for More Climate-Friendly Jet Fuel
by Allison Lampert and Oliver Griffin (Reuters) Latin America is drawing early investment for jet fuel produced from materials like
December 19, 2022 Read Full Article
Fully Powered SAF Flight to Take-off from Heathrow Next Year
(Biofuels International) The world’s first net-zero transatlantic flight will take off from the UK next year with Virgin Atlantic set to fly
December 17, 2022 Read Full Article
$1 Million Awarded to Minority Serving Institutions for Bioenergy Research
(U.S. Department of Energy) Three projects have been selected for funding under a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) interagency
December 17, 2022 Read Full Article
Gary Advocates Ask Judge to Revoke Waste-to-Jet-Fuel Plant’s Permit
by Rebecca Thiele (WVPE/IPB News) Advocates in Gary say the Indiana Department of Environmental Management broke the law when it granted
December 17, 2022 Read Full Article
Vertimass Opens New Laboratory Near Dartmouth College
(Vertimass) Vertimass, a company developing breakthrough technologies to expand the use of sustainable fuels, announced today it has established a new
December 17, 2022 Read Full Article
What Can Ethanol Plant Owners Do to Thrive in the Ethanol Business Today?
by Mike Sticklen and Doug Rivers (Lee Enterprises Consulting/Biofuels Digest) The US ethanol industry is faced with flat volume (Fig. 1)
December 16, 2022 Read Full Article
University of Missouri Is Helping the Aviation Industry Go “Green”
(Show Me Mizzou/University of Missouri) Using part of a $12.8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy, MU researchers
December 14, 2022 Read Full Article
Mexican Airline Volaris Exploring Sustainable Fuel Options
by Kylie Madry (Reuters) Mexican low-cost carrier Volaris is exploring options to obtain sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), including a potential deal
December 14, 2022 Read Full Article
Fueling the future: DB Schenker Launches Global CO2-Neutral Air Freight Offer
(DB Schenker) Biofuel application now available for all flights to all airports • Significant expansion of existing carbon-free air freight
December 14, 2022 Read Full Article
Helping an Oilseed Take off as a Sustainable Fuel Source
by Matt Davenport (MSU Today) MSU earns $2M DOE grant to improve the oilseed yield of Camelina sativa, a common
December 14, 2022 Read Full Article
LanzaJet Marks Major Milestone on Its Freedom Pines Fuels Construction
(LanzaJet/PR Newswire) Soperton, GA Facility will be First Ethanol Alcohol-to-Jet Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production Facility in the World -- LanzaJet, a
December 14, 2022 Read Full Article
Award of £27m Grant for Altalto Immingham Sustainable Aviation Fuel Project
(Velocys) Significant non-dilutive project funding from UK Government Advanced Fuels Fund to advance UK Altalto Immingham reference project -- Velocys plc
December 13, 2022 Read Full Article
Exclusive Interview: Honeywell’s ETJ Tech to Help Cut Emission Says Vice President Ashish Gaikwad
by Huma Siddiqui (Financial Express) Innovative ethanol-to-jet fuel (ETJ) processing technology allows producers to convert sugar or corn or cellulosic
December 13, 2022 Read Full Article
Materials of the Webinar “The Use of Alternative Fuels in the Aviation and Waterborne Transport”
(UABio) On November 22, 2022, an online seminar “The use of alternative fuels in the aviation and waterborne transport” was held
December 09, 2022 Read Full Article
Vertimass Partners with Team to Convert Carbon Dioxide into Jet Fuel through Danish Government Award
(Vertimass/PR Newswire) Renewable energy company is part of a consortium to receive $1.35 million USD. -- Vertimass, with the mission to
December 09, 2022 Read Full Article
Current and Future California SAF Pathways & Supply
by Chuck Sorenson (Lee Enterprises Consulting/Biiofuels Digest) ... AltAir Paramount LLC was the first company to bring California-produced renewable fuels
December 09, 2022 Read Full Article
Corporate Travel Propels Boom in Sustainable Aviation Fuel
by Jamie Freed (Reuters) 'Book and claim' system borrowed from electricity sector; SAF uses feedstocks like cooking oils to cut
December 08, 2022 Read Full Article
NBAA, Coalition Urge IRS to Resolve Questions about SAF Tax Credit Programs
(National Business Aviation Association) NBAA recently joined with a coalition of dozens of aviation stakeholders in submitting comments to the IRS
December 08, 2022 Read Full Article
Airlines Warn of Higher Fares from Green Transition
by Emma Farge (Reuters) Airline passengers face higher ticket prices as the industry moves towards its target of reducing emissions to
December 08, 2022 Read Full Article
Mexico Seeks to Accelerate the Development of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) DEADLINE January 31, 2023
(Aviation News (Google Translation)) The main aviation companies and associations in Mexico call on the country's academy and research institutions
December 08, 2022 Read Full Article
SAF Curiousity Grows in the Middle East
by Curt Epstein (AIN Online) While the Middle East has long been associated with oil and petroleum products, World Fuel Services
December 08, 2022 Read Full Article
ADM Sees Its Sustainable Aviation Fuel Coming Online by 2026
by P.J. Huffstutter (Reuters) Global grain merchant Archer Daniels Midland Co sees the commercialization of its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) efforts
December 08, 2022 Read Full Article
2022 SAF Production Increases 200% - More Incentives Needed to Reach Net Zero
(International Air Transport Association (IATA)) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) estimates that Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production will reach at
December 08, 2022 Read Full Article
Airbus Survey Shows Sustainability Interest
by Curt Epstein (AIN Online) A recent survey by Airbus Corporate Jets showed that among U.S. companies with annual revenues of $500
December 07, 2022 Read Full Article
EA Explores Production of Biofuel for Aircraft
by Yuthana Praiwan (Bangkok Post/Aviation Pros) Energy Absolute is conducting research to convert palm oil-based biodiesel into biofuel for aircraft
December 07, 2022 Read Full Article
Is the Biofuel Industry Approaching a Feedstock Crunch?
(International Energy Agency) This report forms a component of Chapter 4 of Renewables 2022 and addresses a key question in renewable
December 07, 2022 Read Full Article
Virgin Atlantic to Purchase 70m US Gallons of Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(Virgin Atlantic) Virgin Atlantic has secured a significant volume of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) as part of a new agreement
December 07, 2022 Read Full Article
County Approves Bonds for Montana Renewables Conversion Project
by Jenn Rowell (The Electric) ... Montana Renewables will use the proceeds of the bonds to “finance all, or a portion
December 06, 2022 Read Full Article
JetBlue and Fidelis New Energy Sign Agreement for 92 Million Gallons of Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(JetBlue/AccessWire) Grön Fuels GigaSystem™ to Produce Carbon Negative Sustainable Aviation Fuel Through Diverse Slate of Renewable Feedstocks and the Incorporation
December 06, 2022 Read Full Article
Renewable Fuel Standard Program: Canola Oil Pathways to Renewable Diesel, Jet Fuel, Naphtha, Liquefied Petroleum Gas, and Heating Oil
(Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)/Federal Register) In this action, EPA determines that renewable diesel, jet fuel, heating oil, naphtha, and liquefied petroleum
December 06, 2022 Read Full Article
TotalEnergies and Air France-KLM MoU to Supply Sustainable Aviation Fuel for 10 Years
(Energy Industry Review) TotalEnergies and Air France-KLM have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the delivery of more than one
December 06, 2022 Read Full Article
Clean Fuels Files Comments on New SAF, Biodiesel and Renewable Diesel Tax Incentives
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) Clean Fuels urges Treasury to use up-to-date, science-based model for carbon scoring -- On Friday (December 2,
December 05, 2022 Read Full Article
WPI Researchers Create Method for Making Net-Zero Aviation Fuel
(Worcester Polytechnic Institute) An interdisciplinary team of researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) has developed a potential breakthrough in green aviation: a
December 05, 2022 Read Full Article
SA Wants to Become a World Leader in Green Hydrogen: President
(Devdiscourse News Desk) The President told delegates at the summit that the potential for South Africa to emerge as a
December 05, 2022 Read Full Article
Manchester Airport on Track to Be First in UK with Direct Hydrogen Fuel Pipeline, Thanks to Landmark Partnership with HyNet
(Manchester Airport Group) UK’s third largest airport and leading decarbonisation cluster create partnership to take forward plans to make hydrogen-fuelled flying
December 05, 2022 Read Full Article
EPA Approves Canola Oil as Feedstock for Several RFS Fuel Types
(Inside EPA) EPA is finalizing approval of canola oil for several additional types of fuel under the renewable fuel standard
December 05, 2022 Read Full Article
Essar Oil UK to Build £360 Milllion Carbon Cpture Facility to Deliver on Its Ambition to Be a Leading Low Carbon Refinery
(Essar Oil) Essar Oil UK Limited (“Essar” or “the Company”) today announces its plan to build a £360 million major new
December 02, 2022 Read Full Article
Ryanair & Shell Sign Sustainable Fuel Agreement
(Ryanair) Ryanair, Europe’s largest airline and global energy group, Shell, today (Thurs 1 Dec.) signed a Memo of Understanding (MOU) to
December 02, 2022 Read Full Article
Roundtable Accelerates Take-off for Queensland Green Aviation Fuels Industry
(Queensland Government) The Palaszczuk Government is accelerating plans to make Queensland the capital of a local sustainable aviation fuels industry. Deputy Premier
December 01, 2022 Read Full Article
Urgent Government Action Needed to Meet 10% Sustainable Aviation Fuel by 2030 Target
(Sustainable Aviation) Policy support, in the form of a price support mechanism, is needed to deliver sufficient SAF facilities to meet
December 01, 2022 Read Full Article
Neste and Airbus Join Forces to Advance the Use of 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel as a Key Solution to Helping Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Aviation
(Neste) Neste and Airbus have signed an agreement to advance the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) within the aviation sector.
December 01, 2022 Read Full Article
DSV Becomes First Etihad Cargo Partner to Purchase SAF to Offset Carbon Emissions
(Zawya) Etihad's first NetZero transatlantic flight from Washington Dulles to Abu Dhabi utilised SAF combined with SAF Book & Claim,
December 01, 2022 Read Full Article
Clean Aviation SWITCH Project to Advance Hybrid-Electric and Water Enhanced Turbofan Technologies
(Airbus) A group of aerospace technology companies have announced the formation of a collaborative consortium to develop hybrid-electric and water-enhanced
December 01, 2022 Read Full Article
Vueling and Cepsa Operate More than 75 Flights with Sustainable Fuel from Seville Airport
(Europa Press) Vueling and Cepsa operate more than 75 flights with sustainable fuel from Seville airport -- Vueling and Cepsa
December 01, 2022 Read Full Article
Geo Announces BRL 15 Million for Pilot Production of Aviation Biokerosene
(Millena Brazil/EPBR) Biotechnology company receives approval from Finep to finance part of the project; initial production will be 660 liters
December 01, 2022 Read Full Article
Engineers India Gains on Bagging MRPL Order for Bio-ATF Plant
(Capital Market/Business Standard) Engineers India advanced 2.97% to Rs 81.60 after the company secured an order from Mangalore Refinery & Petrochemicals
December 01, 2022 Read Full Article
On the Go: An On-Road Transportation Podcast with Clean Cities
(U.S. Department of Energy) On the Go is a podcast on alternative fuels, advanced vehicles, and emerging transportation technologies that
November 30, 2022 Read Full Article
Newly Announced Teesside Clean Tech Commercial Plant to Create Hundreds of Jobs
by Matthew Neville (Bdaily) ... NOVAONE will be the “UK’s first bioethanol facility of its type”, with construction expected to begin
November 30, 2022 Read Full Article
Airbus Develops Fuel-Cell Engine for Hydrogen Plane
by Tim Hepher (Reuters) Airbus (AIR.PA) has started developing fuel-cell engine technology, it said on Wednesday as it reaffirmed plans to introduce a
November 30, 2022 Read Full Article
EPA Approves RFS Fuel Pathway for Chevron Refinery
by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) The U.S. EPA has approved a fuel pathway that allows Chevron U.S.A. Inc. to generate D6
November 30, 2022 Read Full Article
Airbus, Airline Partners Facilitate Commercial SAF Flights in China
(Airbus/Biobased Diesel Daily) Airbus has signed agreements with Xiamen Airlines, Zhejiang Loong Airlines and Colorful Guizhou Airlines to promote the use
November 29, 2022 Read Full Article
Total, Eneos Move Proposed 100 mgy SAF Project from Negishi to Wakayama Refinery in Arida, Japan
(Eneos/Biobased Diesel Daily)Total Energies and Eneos Corp. announced Nov. 24 that they will pursue their feasibility study for a sustainable
November 29, 2022 Read Full Article
Abendroth Fortel Publishes New Asian Renewable Diesel and SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) Rates
(Abendroth Fortel) The firm offers its clients and other market participants access to updated industry data to ensure they can
November 29, 2022 Read Full Article
Axens, Chiyoda and the Search for Liquid Hydrogen Carriers
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) From France and Japan comes news that Axens and Chiyoda Corporation have inked a partnership to
November 29, 2022 Read Full Article
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Reduces Airbus’ Scope 1 Emissions
(Airbus/Biobased Diesel Daily) Airbus is reducing its CO2 footprint with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Today, reduced-carbon fuel is being increasingly used
November 28, 2022 Read Full Article
Axens, Idemitsu Pave Way for SAF Production in Japan with Alcohol-to-Jet Solution
(Axens/Biobased Diesel Daily) Axens announced Oct. 26 that Idemitsu has selected Axens’ alcohol-to-jet (ATJ) technology for its first sustainable aviation
November 28, 2022 Read Full Article
Rolls-Royce Successfully Tests Hydrogen-Powered Jet Engine
by Paul Sandle (Reuters) Britain’s Rolls-Royce said it has successfully run an aircraft engine on hydrogen, a world aviation first
November 28, 2022 Read Full Article
WSU Leading in the Quest for Cleaner Air Travel
by Addy Hatch (Washington State University Insider) ... WSU (Washington State University) researchers in eight programs among three colleges on
November 28, 2022 Read Full Article
The Well-Earned Prize: NEXT Renewables’ Proposed SPAC Merger, in Detail
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... NXT has received the majority of its key permits and expects to begin construction upon
November 28, 2022 Read Full Article
Renewable and Low-Carbon Fuels Value Chain Industrial Alliance
(European Commission) The Renewable and Low-Carbon Fuels Value Chain Industrial Alliance is a new initiative that focuses on boosting production and
November 25, 2022 Read Full Article
Neste and CIM Enable the Supply of Sustainable Aviation Fuel to France to Support Meeting Local SAF Blending Obligations
(Neste) Neste and CIM, part of NOVEN Group in France, the leading independent French group of companies providing oil storage and
November 25, 2022 Read Full Article
Circular Economy : Air Liquide and TotalEnergies Innovate to Produce Renewable and Low-Carbon Hydrogen at the Grandpuits Zero Crude Platform
(Air Liquide) Air Liquide and TotalEnergies are innovating, in the context of the conversion to a biorefinery of the TotalEnergies’ Grandpuits
November 25, 2022 Read Full Article
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Market Estimated to Reach Value of US$ 402.0Bn by 2050: TMR Study
(Transparency Market Reserach/PR Newswire) Key advantage for reduced CO2 emissions to promote environment conservation stimulates demand for sustainable aviation fuel;
November 25, 2022 Read Full Article
Advanced Biofuels Canada Welcomes Draft Regulation to Exempt Sustainable Aviation Fuel from the Federal Carbon Charge
(Advanced Biofuels Canada/EIN Newswire) Proposed update brings Canada closer to greater SAF use in aviation fuel -- Advanced Biofuels Canada
November 25, 2022 Read Full Article
UK in Danger of ‘Falling behind’ on SAF Production
by Rob Gill (Business Travel News Europe) Virgin Atlantic’s CEO Shai Weiss has warned that the UK is in danger
November 25, 2022 Read Full Article
Sustainable Fuel Pricing ‘Beginning to Make Sense’ – IATA Boss
by Gary Noakes (TTG Media) The economics of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) are beginning to add up, Iata chief executive
November 25, 2022 Read Full Article
The Digest's 2022 Multi-Slide ABLC Guide to CAAFI’s SAF Outlook
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Since 2006, the Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative (CAAFI) has sought to enhance energy security
November 24, 2022 Read Full Article
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
The Department of Transportation (DOT) is preparing to execute a new grant program specified in the Inflation Reduction Act Section
November 23, 2022 Read Full Article
SAF Grand Challenge Roadmap: Soaring Towards Sustainable Fuel Production Goals --- POSTPONED FROM December 13, 2022 to February 22, 2023 --- ONLINE
Join the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) on December 13, 2022, from 2-3 p.m. ET POSTPONED to february 22,
November 23, 2022 Read Full Article
Carbon Engineering Receives Millions in Investment from Airbus and Air Canada to Help Accelerate Scalable, Affordable Decarbonization Solutions
(Carbon Engineering) Climate solutions company, Carbon Engineering (CE), has received millions in investments from Aviation industry leaders Airbus and Air Canada.
November 23, 2022 Read Full Article
Neste Delivers More than 500,000 Gallons of Sustainable Aviation Fuel to Los Angeles International Airport
(Neste) Neste has delivered over 500,000 gallons (1,500 metric tons) of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to Los Angeles International Airport
November 23, 2022 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide Guide to Burnham Sterlings’ Investment Banking View of SAF Production
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Burnham Sterling is a Connecticut-based financial advisory firm that works with large corporate customers on
November 23, 2022 Read Full Article
Ampaire Flies First Hybrid-Electric Regional Aircraft
by Daniela Castim (World Bio Markets Insights) ... As previously stated, the Eco Caravan reduces fuel consumption and emissions by
November 23, 2022 Read Full Article
Avfuel Teams with Atlantic to Provide More SAF in Colorado
by Mark Phelps (AvWeb) Just in time for ski season, Ann Arbor, Michigan-based fuel supplier Avfuel has teamed with FBO chain
November 23, 2022 Read Full Article
American Airlines Extends Confidence in Hydrogen Propulsion with Second New Investment
by Tony Harrington (GreenAir Online) American Airlines has announced a strategic investment in distribution and logistics group Universal Hydrogen, the
November 23, 2022 Read Full Article
Air New Zealand Looks to Zero-Emission Flights by 2026 as Airbus Sees Hydrogen Hub Cluster Potential
by Tony Harrington (GreenAir Online) Air New Zealand plans to introduce at least one zero emission aircraft type for commercial
November 22, 2022 Read Full Article
India’s IndiGo on Course for Meeting Intensity Target and Signs MoU as It Commits to Using 10% SAF by 2030
by Tony Harrington (GreenAir Online) India’s largest airline, IndiGo, has just released ‘Flying Responsibly’, its second ESG report, highlighting a transition
November 22, 2022 Read Full Article
Bolloré Logistics Joins Air Canada Cargo Program to Reduce Emissions with SAF
(Air Canada/Biobased Diesel Daily) Air Canada announced Nov. 15 that Bolloré Logistics has become the first Air Canada Cargo customer to
November 22, 2022 Read Full Article
Turkish Airlines Receives ‘Airline Sustainability Innovation of the Year’ Award from CAPA
(Turkish Airlines/Biobased Diesel Daily) Turkish Airlines announced this month that it received the “Airline Sustainability Innovation of the Year” award by
November 22, 2022 Read Full Article
RMI, Energy Web Foundation Partner to Build SAF-Certificate Registry
(RMI/Biobased Diesel Daily) RMI and Energy Web Foundation announced Nov. 16 that they will build a digital registry for sustainable aviation
November 22, 2022 Read Full Article
NEXT Renewable Fuels, Inc. to Become Publicly Traded Via Combination with Industrial Tech Acquisitions II, Inc. Resulting Company to be Named NXTCLEAN Fuels, Inc.
(NEXT Renewable Fuels) ~ Combination creates a large-scale, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel, pure-play public company and feedstock aggregator;
November 22, 2022 Read Full Article
SFO Becomes 1st Large Airport in North America to Achieve Level 4 Carbon Accreditation
(San Francisco International Airport/Biobased Diesel Daily) The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) announced a major sustainability milestone Nov. 9, with the
November 22, 2022 Read Full Article
Thai State-Owned PTT Group Expands into SAF Market
(PTT Group/Biobased Diesel Daily) The Thai state-owned oil and gas company PTT Public Company Ltd. has entered into a memorandum of
November 22, 2022 Read Full Article
NASA, Boeing Gather Data to Aid SAF Adoption
by David Meade (NASA Langley Research Center/Biobased Diesel Daily) Scientists from NASA and Boeing recently met near Seattle to test whether
November 22, 2022 Read Full Article
Diamond Green Diesel’s Port Arthur, Texas, Renewable Diesel Plant to Come Online Mid-Month
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily)A large-scale renewable diesel production facility in Port Arthur, Texas, is expected to come online
November 21, 2022 Read Full Article
#80. Scaling Up Waste-Based Drop-In Advanced Biofuels
by Tammy Klein and Nicholas Ball (Transport Energy Strategies) As the world seeks to decarbonize quickly, we are seeing an
November 21, 2022 Read Full Article
Ethanol Is Ready to Truly Get Off the Ground
by Tom Bryan (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Ethanol Producer Magazine's editor previews the feature articles in the publication's December edition while
November 21, 2022 Read Full Article
Can the Aviation Industry Reach 10% SAF Uptake by 2030? The Sky’s the Limit.
(Topsoe/Biofuels Digest) To achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, the Clean Skies for Tomorrow Coalition has set a target of 10% SAF
November 21, 2022 Read Full Article
Virtual Decarbonization: Etihad, World Energy Establish Framework for Long-term Book & Claim SAF Deal
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) From COP27 comes news that Etihad Airway and World Energy signed a MoU for long-term strategic partnership to
November 21, 2022 Read Full Article
Neste to Acquire Used Cooking Oil Collection and Aggregation Business from Crimson Renewable Energy in the United States to strengthen Neste’s Renewable Raw Materials Sourcing Platform
(Neste) Neste, the world's leading producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel produced from waste and residue raw materials, has
November 18, 2022 Read Full Article
Global Bioenergies Delivers a Batch of Sustainable Aviation Fuel for Tests Commissioned by French Ministry of the Armed Forces
(Global Bioenergies) Global Bioenergies has delivered a 200-litre batch of sustainable aviation fuel for tests commissioned as part of the GENOPTAIRE
November 18, 2022 Read Full Article
Consortium Formed for Developing New Process Technology to Produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(OMV Group) Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV) in Germany announces funding of EUR 3.1 mn for Methanol-to-SAF (M2SAF)
November 18, 2022 Read Full Article
India Has Potential to Produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel, Says IATA Executive
(Economic Times) Sebastian Mikosz, Senior Vice President for Environment & Sustainability at IATA, on Tuesday also suggested extending incentives for entities
November 18, 2022 Read Full Article
Boeing Executive Sees Sustainable Aviation Fuel as ‘Key to Airline Industry’s Decarbonization’
(Arab News) Sustainability Policy region lead Robert Boyd tells “Frankly Speaking” the industry is committed to decarbonization over next 30
November 18, 2022 Read Full Article
WIZZ Air and OMV Sign an Agreement to Supply Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(WIZZ Air) Memorandum of Understanding to supply Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) between 2023-2030; Enables Wizz Air to purchase up to 185,000
November 18, 2022 Read Full Article
Apac Sees Rising Demand for Sustainable Aviation Fuel but Lack of Refuelling Points for Airlines a Pain Point
by Tay Peck Gek (Business Times) Demand for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Asia-Pacific is picking up, but its use is
November 18, 2022 Read Full Article
Global Demand for Biofuel Offers Opportunity for Australia
by Sybilla Gross (Bloomberg/Business Times) Rising food costs spur debate on use of crops for energy; Demand for sustainable aviation
November 18, 2022 Read Full Article
Malaysia Advances in the Race for SAF: Vandelay Ventures Readies 75 Million Gallon Project Using Sulzer Tech
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Earlier this week, we reported that Vandelay Ventures has embarked on development of a 250,000 tonne
November 17, 2022 Read Full Article
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Market To Hit $60B by 2030
by Curt Epstein (AIN Online) A new report from Market Research Future predicts the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) market will
November 16, 2022 Read Full Article
Gasification Technology Status and Pathways for Net-Zero Carbon Economy Workshop --- November 30, 2022 --- ONLINE Presentations Available
On November 30th, 2022, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO), Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM), and
November 16, 2022 Read Full Article
SAF Pocket Guide for Corporate Customers
(Environmental and Energy Study Initiative) Sustainable aviation fuel: The World Economic Forum’s Clean Skies for Tomorrow initiative and the Sustainable Markets Initiative published a sustainable
November 16, 2022 Read Full Article
Calumet Considers Pivot to SAF Production at Montana Facility
by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) Calumet Specialty Products Partners L.P. is considering plans to ramp up sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production
November 16, 2022 Read Full Article
Public Meeting for the Fueling Aviation’s Sustainable Transition through Sustainable Aviation Fuels (FAST-SAF) and Low-Emissions Aviation Technology (FAST-Tech) Grant Programs --- December 14, 2022 --- Washington, DC and ONLINE
(Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative) Meeting Purpose: The Department of Transportation (DOT) is preparing to execute a new grant program
November 16, 2022 Read Full Article
Sojitz Completes First International Business Jet Flight Using Sustainable Aviation Fuel Produced in Japan
(Sojitz) Sojitz Group company, Phenix Jet Cayman SEZC (Head Office: Cayman Islands; Representative Director: Andrew Svoboda), has completed its first international
November 16, 2022 Read Full Article
United Becomes First U.S. Airline to Invest in Biofuel Refinery
(United Airlines/PR Newswire) NEXT's flagship facility will provide a unique strategic location and assets to distribute biofuel throughout the West Coast,
November 16, 2022 Read Full Article
Ethanol Associations Issue Unified Message ahead of COP 27
(U.S. Grains Council/Ethanol Producer Magazine) In an intentional commitment to support the global fight against climate change, the U.S. Grains Council
November 15, 2022 Read Full Article
Impressions of the Recent Alternative Fuels and Chemicals Coalition Conference and Expo
by Joanne Ivancic (Advanced Biofuels USA) The relatively new organization, Alternative Fuels and Chemicals Coalition, held their second annual conference