In France, Haffner Energy, a solid biomass-to-clean fuels solutions provider, and ATOBA Energy, a SAF aggregator are joining forces to accelerate the development of SAF projects and facilitate their financing. “We are particularly excited about this partnership with ATOBA, as it will facilitate the financing of our SAF projects, starting with Paris-Vatry. One of the […]
In Ireland, Future Energy Global (FEG) said it has retired a batch of Scope 3 emissions credits on behalf of Jackson Square Aviation (JSA), an aircraft leasing company. When a company like JSA purchases and retires SAF-derived Scope 3 credits, it contributes to reducing the SAF premium for airlines and thus enables the faster ramp-up […]
In Thailand, ScandAsia reported that Danish carbon reduction technology firm Topsoe has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Malaysia-based FatHopes Energy to assess the feasibility of developing a SAF refinery in Malaysia. The partnership aims to utilize waste-based oils, such as used cooking oil, to produce renewable aviation fuels, according to the report. Under […]
In Oman, Muscat Daily reported that Oman is set to establish a sustainable aviation fuel 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 terminal of Muscat International Airport last week. Hamoud bin Musabah al […]
In Sweden, SAS, said it is joining 75 leading aviation and energy stakeholders in calling for urgent policy support to accelerate the development of e-SAF in the EU. In a newly signed open letter from Project SkyPower, 75 organizations highlight the transformative potential of e-SAF to enhance energy resilience, strengthen Europe’s industrial base, and support […]
In New Jersey, AIN announced the launch of the Sustainable Aviation Fuels Institute (SAFII), a new organization which aims to unite stakeholders across the sustainable aviation fuel industry to foster collaboration and ensure that fuel quality standards are maintained. The report noted that the SAFII has been conceited to serve as a central hub for […]
In Mexico, Infobae reported that the marketing of corn in Mexico must be regulated urgently to guarantee the stability of the agricultural sector and strengthen the country’s food security, according to Agriculture Secretary Julio Berdegué and the new president of the National Agricultural Council (CNA), Jorge Esteve. Berdegué stated that the corn market in Mexico […]
In Kansas, Brownfield reported that a western Kansas farmer said sorghum can play a role in helping the US Government expand trade opportunities in countries like India. Amy France participated in a roundtable discussion with newly confirmed Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins earlier this week. “We do have a hurdle, a 50% tariff, but we’ve heard […]
In The Philippines, ISAAA reported that Chinese scientists have identified two specific genes in sorghum, SbSLT1 and SbSLT2, that confer resistance to Striga, a major parasitic plant responsible for major crop losses. When the two genes are knocked out, the plant’s resistance to Striga, commonly known as witch-weed, significantly increases, the report stated. This discovery […]
In Argentina, Pagina 12 reported that the estimate for soybean in the country’s core region for the 2024/25 cycle was adjusted to 16.5 million tons, with a yield of 32.2 qq/ha, far from the 40 qq/ha of the last campaign, according to a report by the Rosario Grain Exchange (BCR). The drought in January broke […]
