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Sasol to boosts its SAF production in South Africa

Sasol to boosts its SAF production in South Africa

October 15, 2024 |

In South Africa, Daily Maverick reported that local company Sasol is planning to produce up to 650,000 tons of “green” jet fuel annually at its Secunda and Sasolburg synfuel refineries. The company has confirmed plans to start producing large volumes of SAF by using new solar and wind farms in South Africa to process hydrogen […]

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Hong Kong’s aviation future hinges on SAF policies, experts say

Hong Kong’s aviation future hinges on SAF policies, experts say

October 15, 2024 |

In Hong Kong, South China Morning Post reported that Hong Kong must set forth policies mandating the use of sustainable aviation fuel and incentivize supply to maintain its competitiveness as an aviation hub, according to sustainability executives. Solving the problem of low demand and low supply of SAF requires government intervention, said Mark Harper, group […]

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Air NZ says by 2030 ‘nearly every overseas port’ it flies to will require it to carry SAF

Air NZ says by 2030 ‘nearly every overseas port’ it flies to will require it to carry SAF

October 15, 2024 |

In New Zealand, RNZ reported that Air New Zealand said its failure to persuade the New Zealand government to require airlines flying in the country to replace some of their fossil fuel with sustainable fuel was one reason it ditched its own 2030 climate target. A spokesperson for the airline told a conference that by […]

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Cathay Cargo commemorates DB Schenker’s membership of its corporate SAF program with a signing ceremony

Cathay Cargo commemorates DB Schenker’s membership of its corporate SAF program with a signing ceremony

October 15, 2024 |

In Hong Kong, Cathay Cargo and DB Schenker jointly held a signing ceremony at the airline’s Cathay City headquarters to mark the global forwarder’s membership of the Cathay Corporate Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Program. Cathay Director of Cargo Tom Owen: “We are delighted to welcome DB Schenker here not only as the newest member of […]

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CAA develops SAF policies for Oman

CAA develops SAF policies for Oman

October 15, 2024 |

In Oman, Zawya reported that the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of the Sultanate of Oman is currently developing policies and regulations to support the production and use of SAF in the country. Naif bin Ali al Abri, President of CAA, said: “We are at the stage of putting up a number of policies. We are […]

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ICAO and IRENA join forces to accelerate access to financing and implementation of aviation decarbonization projects

ICAO and IRENA join forces to accelerate access to financing and implementation of aviation decarbonization projects

October 15, 2024 |

In Canada, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) have signed an agreement to boost financing opportunities for sustainable aviation fuels and other cleaner aviation energy projects. The Memorandum of Cooperation signed by ICAO Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar and IRENA Director General Francesco La Camera at the G20 […]

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Fortum and Norsk e-Fuel ink eSAF collaboration

Fortum and Norsk e-Fuel ink eSAF collaboration

October 15, 2024 |

In Norway, Norwegian e-fuel company Norsk e-Fuel and Fortum have agreed to reserve a 14-hectare area for a sustainable synthetic aviation fuel (eSAF) plant at the Port of Rauma in Finland. This is Norsk e-Fuel’s first project outside Norway and is part of the company’s long-term strategy to support Europe’s net-zero targets by 2050. The […]

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Argonne technology converts waste streams into SAF

Argonne technology converts waste streams into SAF

October 15, 2024 |

In Illinois, Argonne National Laboratory reported that a new technology creates sustainable aviation fuel that significantly cuts carbon emissions compared to conventional jet fuel. Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory have developed a novel technology that creates a cost-competitive SAF that could reduce GHG emissions in the aviation industry by […]

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Nestlé Purina Petcare debuts use of hydrogen fuel cell electric semi-truck in California

Nestlé Purina Petcare debuts use of hydrogen fuel cell electric semi-truck in California

October 13, 2024 |

In Missouri, Nestlé Purina PetCare, in collaboration with The Kenan Advantage Group (KAG) and Nikola Corporation, launched its first zero-tailpipe-emission delivery with the use of a hydrogen fuel cell electric semi-truck this week.  On its inaugural journey, the truck is transporting Purina products between three California cities: Stockton, Maricopa and Modesto.  “We are continuously identifying […]

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Global waste to energy market to reach $50.92 billion by 2032, research finds

Global waste to energy market to reach $50.92 billion by 2032, research finds

October 13, 2024 |

In India, Fortuna Business Insights reported that the global waste to energy market is forecast to reach $50.9 billion by 2032, up from 35.8 billion in 2024. The report noted that the market is forecast to expand at a CAGR of 4.5% during the forecast period.  The Indian research firm noted that the global waste […]

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