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Global SAF market to reach $32.9 billion by 2032, study finds

Global SAF market to reach $32.9 billion by 2032, study finds

February 28, 2024 |

In Delaware, a report by Global Market Insights stated that the global sustainable aviation fuel market could reach $32.9 billion by 2032. The market is expected to register 45% CAGR between 2024 and 2032, the report stated. As per the report, escalating investments in research and development and launches in production technologies will catalyze the […]

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Airbus,TotalEnergies sign SAF partnership

Airbus,TotalEnergies sign SAF partnership

February 28, 2024 |

In France, Airbus and TotalEnergies have signed a strategic partnership to boost SAF adoption. TotalEnergies will supply Airbus with sustainable aviation fuel for more than half of its needs in Europe. Patrick Pouyanné, Chairman and CEO of TotalEnergies, said: “The development of sustainable aviation fuels is at the heart of our company’s transition strategy. We […]

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HAI to Promote SAF Use at Heli-Expo

HAI to Promote SAF Use at Heli-Expo

February 28, 2024 |

In New Jersey, AIN reported that the Helicopter Association International (HAI) will promote the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) this week during its annual Heli-Expo showcase in California. Show organizers are expecting 60 aircraft to arrive starting on February 26, including 45 that will be flown to the Anaheim Convention Center from a staging […]

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Airbus used over 11 million liters of SAF in 2023

Airbus used over 11 million liters of SAF in 2023

February 28, 2024 |

In France, Airbus said it used more than 11 million liters of SAF in its operations last year – two times the volume of 2022. This exceeded the initial 2023 target of 10% of the total fuel used across Airbus’ divisions by more than a million liters and accounted for 0.02% of all SAF produced […]

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Raizen mulls SAF plant in Brazil

Raizen mulls SAF plant in Brazil

February 28, 2024 |

In Brazil, Bloomberg reported that Raizen, a supplier of ethanol made from sugar cane is considering building a SAF facility in Brazil. “We truly believe that there is a structural advantage to producing in Brazil,” Raizen Vice President of Trading Paulo Neves said. The company, a partnership between Cosan and Shell, sees economic viability in […]

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ASL Group partners with Azzera to create an online SAF book and claim system

ASL Group partners with Azzera to create an online SAF book and claim system

February 28, 2024 |

In the Netherlands, ASL Group, a private aircraft operator, and Azzera, a provider of sustainability solutions for aviation, have announced a collaborative initiative to automatically book and secure Sustainable Aviation Fuel credits (SAFc). ASL Group will implement this solution with its clients to book and claim SAF in any amount towards the emission reduction of […]

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ICAO seeks to boost SAF production

ICAO seeks to boost SAF production

February 28, 2024 |

In the UK, IATA reported that Juan Carlos Salazar, Secretary General of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), said that the entity prefer not to promote any particular incentives or policies to scale SAF production but rather respect the different approaches that governments are taking and enable practical learning. “Time will demonstrate which ones are […]

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The Irish Bioenergy Association publishes guide to Specified Biomass Harvesting

The Irish Bioenergy Association publishes guide to Specified Biomass Harvesting

February 24, 2024 |

In Ireland, the Irish Bioenergy Association (IrBEA) has published a guide to Specified Biomass Harvesting (SBH) as part of sustainable forest management.  Noel Gavigan, IrBEA Technical Executive and co-author of the report said: “As a biomass fuel, SBH displaces fossil fuels with significant greenhouse gas savings. This is achieved through fossil displacement and avoidance of […]

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ECOnnect Energy announces key role in e-fuel project in Nigeria 

ECOnnect Energy announces key role in e-fuel project in Nigeria 

February 24, 2024 |

In Norway, ECOnnect Energy said it is a key partner in “Project Green,” an initiative led by Alternative Petroleum & Power Limited (APPL) to establish itself as a supplier of clean E-fuels, including e-methanol and green ammonia, in Africa. “Project Green” is situated on an extensive 300-hectare site in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, according to […]

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Wärtsilä to lead development in autonomous zero-emission balancing solutions

Wärtsilä to lead development in autonomous zero-emission balancing solutions

February 24, 2024 |

In Finland, technology group Wärtsilä said it will lead a five-year collaboration of more than 200 Finnish companies, industrial organizations, research institutes, and universities. The partners in this “Wide & Intelligent Sustainable Energy” (WISE) project will together develop innovative clean energy concepts. The consortium intends to strengthen the Finnish energy sector to become a world-leader […]

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