In Argentina, AviacionLine reported that Santa Fe Province lawmaker Joaquín Blanco has promoted a bill in the Chamber of Deputies of Santa Fe to reactivate the San Lorenzo YPF Refinery, transforming it into a sustainable aviation fuel plant. “Recovering this place that has been abandoned for six years is key to promoting national development from […]
In Egypt, Egypt Oil & Gas reported that the Egyptian Government launched a SAF company to drive green energy transition. The country’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi chaired the founding assembly of the ESAF firm via video conference, joined by Ibrahim Mekki, Chairman of the Egyptian Petrochemicals Holding Company (ECHEM), along with […]
In India, TTW reported that Kazakhstan has announced its commitment to producing sustainable aviation fuel as part of a new collaboration with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The announcement was made during ICAO Week in Kazakhstan at a regional seminar titled “Green Airports,” co-hosted by the ICAO European and North Atlantic Bureau and ACI […]
In Singapore, the Asia Sustainable Aviation Fuel Association (ASAFA) was officially launched, with the goal of accelerating the adoption of SAF across Asia. Supported by pioneer members like Korean Air, 1PointFive, DHL Group, Bureau Veritas, Marquis Energy Global, EU-ASEAN Business Council, SkyNRG, PT. Green Energi Utama and Quantum Commodity Intelligence. ASAFA aims to harmonize policies, […]
In Mexico, Reuters reported that Chilean carrier LATAM and Mexico’s Aeromexico are considering alternatives to sustainable aviation fuel. The report noted that Aeromexico has been piggybacking off U.S. carrier Delta’s tie-ups for SAF supply. Aeromexico also makes use of so-called “book-and-claim” deals, said Karen Farias, the carrier’s head of environmental, social, and governance matters. This […]
In France, Axens said it has signed a collaboration agreement with KazMunayGas in the framework of the official visit to France of President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The agreement aims to further work to study the feasibility of sustainable aviation fuels production in Kazakhstan based on Axens technologies, the company said. The […]
In the UK, Air Cargo Week reported that Hong Kong airline Cathay continues to make significant progress in its sustainability journey, reaching new milestones since the launch of its Corporate Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Program in 2022. Building on the momentum of the past two years, the Corporate SAF Program has introduced a tiered structure, […]
In Romania, Romania Insider reported that OMV Petrom will supply sustainable aviation fuel to the Romanian state-operated airline Tarom starting January 1, 2025, based on a contract signed by the two companies. The oil firm will deliver the fuel to four airports in Romania, namely Henri Coandă International Airport in Bucharest, Avram Iancu International Airport […]
In Bulgaria, Renewables Now reported that Japanese renewable power producer Renova announced today that the 49.9-MW Karatsu Biomass Power Plant is now planned to enter commercial operation in March 2025. Originally, the plant was set to come online this December. The reason behind the move is the fact that Renova needs additional time for the […]
In Finland, UPM Specialty Papers and Eastman have co-created a novel biopolymer coated paper packaging solution, designed for food applications requiring grease and oxygen barriers. The solution integrates Eastman’s biobased and compostable Solus performance additives with BioPBSTM polymer to form a thin coating onto UPM’s compostable and recyclable barrier base papers. The solution is designed […]
