In Ireland, the Trinity College Dublin Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Research Facility has gained a new home with the formal opening of SMBC Aviation Capital’s new global headquarters in Dublin’s city center, which will also host the Trinity facility. SMBC Aviation Capital is supporting the research facility – which is co-funded by Ryanair and Science […]
In California, Prophecy Market Insights reported that the global sustainable aviation fuel market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 11.6% between 2024 and 2034. The report stated that the market is expected to generate revenues of $1.1 billion in 2024 and expand to $3 billion by 2034. “The Asia-Pacific region is gaining momentum […]
In Japan, Traicy reported that Japan Airlines (JAL) and ENEOS have entered into a purchase agreement for sustainable aviation fuel. Under the agreement, ENEOS will import SAF and supply it to Japan Airlines, according to the report. The Japanese airline has set a target to replace 1% of its total fuel load with SAF by […]
In Ireland, RTE reported that a new four-year research study will examine potential avenues for producing SAF in Ireland. The study is a collaboration between Trinity College Dublin and the University of Limerickm according to the report. The main focus of the study will be to identify how Ireland can establish a sustainable and viable […]
In Hong Kong, Cathay Pacific reported that DB Schenker has joined Cathay’s Corporate Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Program, adding that DB Schenker has become the biggest contributor to the scheme to date. The Corporate SAF Program was established in 2022 to help tackle climate change. It enables members to purchase SAF for uplift on Cathay […]
In the UK, Energy News reported that BP will invest $48.54 million to acquire a 15% stake in Lianyungang Jiaao New Energy, a producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuels. The Chinese firm is owned by Zhejiang-based Jiaao Enprotech. Lianyungang Jiaao New Energy has a SAF production capacity of 100,000 tons per year, according […]
In the UK, Oils & Fats International reported that Brazil’s privately owned Grupo Potencial will be investing $37 million in building two biofuel pipelines in the south of the country. Scheduled for construction next year and subject to regulatory approval, the 55km pipelines would be the longest of their type in the South American country, […]
In South Korea, BusinessKorea reported that South Korea’s refining industry is set to gain momentum with the enforcement of the “Petroleum and Petroleum Alternative Fuel Business Act” starting from August 7. The report noted that this legislation aims to support the expansion of eco-friendly petroleum alternative fuels in the country. According to industry sources, the […]
In Germany, Boehringer Ingelheim inaugurated a biomass power plant at its Ingelheim site. With the new power plant, Boehringer Ingelheim said it is optimizing its energy supply and protecting the environment at the same time: Around 50,000 tons of CO2 are saved per year, the company said. Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action […]
In Utah, WNDR Alpine, creator of innovative outdoor equipment and apparel with materials enabled by microalgae oil, is refining and expanding its hardgoods and softgoods. From the brand’s palette of AlgalTech materials derived from microalgae oil, WNDR produces a variety of skis, snowboards and splitboards for winter sports applications. The brand’s all season Phase Series […]
