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UPM plans to discontinue its Rotterdam biofuels refinery project

UPM plans to discontinue its Rotterdam biofuels refinery project

May 27, 2025 |

In Finland, UPM said it plans to discontinue the development of its potential second biomass-to-fuels refinery at the Port of Rotterdam. As a result, UPM plans to halt all engineering work related to the Capex investment in Rotterdam and to withdraw from all site-related commitments associated with the Rotterdam investment. At the same time, UPM […]

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Global SAF market to reach value of $2.06 billion in 2025, study finds

Global SAF market to reach value of $2.06 billion in 2025, study finds

May 27, 2025 |

In Ireland, Research and Markets reported that the sustainable aviation fuel market is forecasted to reach $2.06 billion in 2025. It is projected to reach $25.62 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 65.5%. In terms of volume, the market is projected to grow from 0.30 billion gallons in 2025 to 3.68 billion gallons […]

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Cargolux and AIT Worldwide Logistics sign SAF deal

Cargolux and AIT Worldwide Logistics sign SAF deal

May 27, 2025 |

In Luxembourg, Cargolux and global freight forwarding partner AIT Worldwide Logistics have signed the largest SAF deal in their history, in collaboration with Microsoft, for the transportation of their server racks (Microsoft Cloud Logistics). This partnership will result in a saving of 66,000 tons of CO2e over three years, between 2025 and 2027. The SAF, […]

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McLaren Racing announces major investment in SAF program in 2024 sustainability report

McLaren Racing announces major investment in SAF program in 2024 sustainability report

May 27, 2025 |

In the UK, McLaren Racing dts annual sustainability report, a transparent overview of the team’s environmental and social impacts in 2024, including details of a major investment in Sustainable Aviation Fuel certificates (SAFc). In 2024, with the support of its partner Ecolab, McLaren Racing funded one million US gallons of SAF, covering 100% of the […]

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Norway eyes ReFuelEU implementation by 2027

Norway eyes ReFuelEU implementation by 2027

May 27, 2025 |

In the UK, SAF Investor reported that Norway is planning to implement the European Union’s ReFuelEU Aviation regulations not later than 2027. The Scandinavian country is not formally part of the EU but is part of the European Economic Area (EEA). The country is eyeing to include the regulations in to the EEA and the […]

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Sarawak state explores SAF sources

Sarawak state explores SAF sources

May 27, 2025 |

In Malaysia, Sarawak Tribune reported that the Sarawak Government, through SEDC Energy Sdn Bhd, is currently studying and exploring other suitable sources for the production of sustainable aviation fuel. Energy and Environmental Sustainability Deputy Minister, Datuk Dr Hazland Abang Hipni, said among the alternative raw materials under consideration are used cooking oil, seaweed, agricultural waste, […]

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Virgin Australia and Boeing release report on SAF accounting

Virgin Australia and Boeing release report on SAF accounting

May 27, 2025 |

In Australia, Virgin Australia and Boeing have released a report by Pollination on the challenges and opportunities of an International Book and Claim system for SAF (SAF) accounting. The report, completed by independent advisory firm, Pollination and unveiled at an industry event in partnership with the University of NSW’s Decarbonization Innovation Hub, examines the challenges […]

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Airbus bets big on SAF business in China

Airbus bets big on SAF business in China

May 27, 2025 |

In China, Asia News Network reported that European aircraft manufacturer Airbus is willing to support China in building sustainable aviation fuel into an emerging industry, as it believes that the nation has all-around advantages in the development of SAF. Airbus said it will continue to strengthen cooperation with Chinese suppliers to promote the use of […]

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Fiji Sugar Corporation projects 15% increase in cane production for 2025

Fiji Sugar Corporation projects 15% increase in cane production for 2025

May 26, 2025 |

In India, Chini Mandi reported that the Fiji Sugar Corporation (FSC) is expecting a significant boost in cane production next year, forecasting a 15% increase over this season’s harvest. The report noted that FSC Chairman Nitya Reddy announced that the 2025 crop is projected to reach 1.53 million tons — nearly 200,000 tons more than […]

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Favorable weather conditions to push wheat harvest in India to record 117M tonnes in 2025

Favorable weather conditions to push wheat harvest in India to record 117M tonnes in 2025

May 26, 2025 |

In India, KNN reported that India is set to achieve a record wheat harvest in 2025, with production expected to reach 117 million metric tons, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.  The report noted that this surge is attributed to favorable weather conditions and the adoption of climate-resilient, high-yielding seed varieties.  Ratan Tiwari, director […]

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