In South Carolina, GreenGasUSA announced a partnership with JBS to produce renewable natural gas at JBS facilities in Nebraska, Utah, and South Carolina. The collaboration will transform methane from wastewater into RNG. This innovative move aligns with JBS’s mission to reduce its carbon footprint while improving air and water quality at their processing plants. GreenGasUSA’s […]
In California, the San Francisco 49ers made NFL history by becoming the first team to purchase sustainable aviation fuel through a partnership with United Airlines. This initiative, part of United’s Eco-Skies Alliance, aims to reduce the carbon footprint associated with team travel. The 49ers will use SAF for their upcoming flight to Los Angeles for […]
In Japan, Neste, ITOCHU, and GS Caltex have teamed up to bring the first batch of CORSIA-certified sustainable aviation fuel to Japan, by blending over 1,000 tons of Neste supplied neat SAF at GS Caltex’s refinery in Yeosu, South Korea, before being transported to Narita International Airport. This SAF will be available for purchase by […]
In Indonesia, Virgin Australia partnered with Pertamina to launch the first international flight using Sustainable Aviation Fuel from Bali International Airport as part of the Bali International Air Show. Virgin Australia’s Boeing 737 was powered by 160 kilolitres of SAF for two days of services out of Bali International Airport. Pertamina’s SAF, made from a […]
In Fiji, Fiji Airways announced a partnership with The Fiji Sugar Corporation Limited and Lee Enterprises Consulting to explore the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel in Fiji. Funded by the Asian Development Bank, the collaboration aims to assess the feasibility of using sugarcane byproducts, such as molasses and bagasse, as feedstocks for SAF production. This […]
In Washington D.C., the U.S. Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office announced a $1.56 billion conditional loan guarantee to Wabash Valley Resources, supporting a project in West Terre Haute, Indiana, to produce low-carbon ammonia using petroleum coke as a feedstock. This facility will integrate carbon capture and sequestration technology to permanently store 1.6 million metric […]
In Australia, Rio Tinto has initiated a biofuel pilot in north Queensland, Australia, to assess the viability of pongamia tree seed oil as a feedstock for renewable diesel production. Spanning 3,000 hectares of farmland and managed in partnership with Midway Limited, the project seeks to reduce the miner’s dependency on fossil fuels while advancing its […]
In India, Janta Se Rishta reports the Punjab government is advancing its green fuel initiative by setting up pelletization plants to convert paddy stubble into biofuel, aiming to address the environmental challenge of stubble burning. As of mid-September 2024, 16 such plants are operational across the state, with 21 more expected by November. This initiative, […]
In India, Media24 News reports the Chhattisgarh government launched a major green hydrogen initiative at the Global Renewable Energy Investor Meet in Gujarat, aiming to attract investment and enhance renewable energy production under its new industrial policy for 2024-29. The state government, represented by Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai and Energy Secretary P. Dayanand, presented its […]
In California, Hgen, a hydrogen startup focused on decarbonizing heavy industries, has raised $5 million in seed funding to commercialize its high-efficiency alkaline electrolyzers. The round was led by Seven Seven Six, with participation from Founders Fund and Fontinalis Partners. The new funding will accelerate the deployment of Hgen’s technology at customer sites. The company’s […]
