In the Netherlands, Air France KLM Martinair Cargo said that Metro Shipping is the first of its customers in the United Kingdom to invest in the company’s SAF program. “We are proud to be partnered with Air France KLM Martinair Cargo and take this collaborative approach directly with the airline. Although it is currently early […]
In Thailand, Bangkok Post reported that Thai energy conglomerate Bangchak Corporation plans to start producing SAF from used cooking oil through a JV scheme. The SAF production plant is expected to enter into operations in the last quarter of 2024. Earlier this year, Bangchak, BBGI and Thanachok Oil Light Co. had signed a JV to […]
In California, Vertimass announced that a consortium with whom it is partnering has been awarded approximately $1.35 million to pilot the conversion of green hydrogen and carbon dioxide into sustainable aviation fuel. The company noted that the funds were granted by the Energy Technology Development and Demonstration Program (EUDP) in Denmark. “The conversion of carbon […]
In Malta, VistaJet announced an agreement with AEG Fuels to purchase SAF produced by OMV at Vienna International Airport. VistaJet’s commitment to replace over 200,000 USG of conventional jet fuel consumption with a blended SAF is expected to generate over 165,000 kg of CO2 reduction — an 80% emissions improvement over the lifecycle of the […]
In Tennessee, Trillium Renewable Chemicals announced it has raised a $10.6 million Series A financing round. The company said that the first closing totaled $5.5 million and was led by Hyosung Advanced Materials Corporation. Current investor Capricorn Partners also participated. HELM AG has agreed to join the Series A round to bring the total to […]
In Switzerland, Reuters reported that Willie Walsh, Director General of the International Air Transport Association said that airline passengers face higher ticket prices as the industry moves towards its target of reducing emissions to net zero by 2050. The executive also called for swifter action in Europe to drive up scarce production of sustainable aviation […]
In Mexico, Aviacion News reported that the main aviation companies and associations in Mexico called on the country’s academy and research institutions to submit proposals on ways to accelerate the production and scalability of SAF in the country. According to the report, interested parties will have time to submit their proposals until January 31, 2023. […]
In Switzerland, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) estimated that SAF production will reach at least 300 million liters in 2022, representing a 200% increase compare to SAF production last year. IATA also noted that more optimistic calculations estimate total production in 2022 could reach 450 million liters. “There was at least triple the amount […]
In Australia, the government of Queensland stated it is accelerating plans to make Queensland the capital of a local sustainable aviation fuels industry. Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development Steven Miles said a roundtable was held on November 25 bringing together key industry players to launch a pathway for Queensland to capitalize on the […]
In the United Arab Emirates, AIN Online reported that Middle East firm World Fuel Services is seeing a growing interest regarding sustainability and sustainable aviation fuel in the Middle East. “I think it’s definitely increasing from the perspective that we are getting asked about it regularly,’” said Riyan Qirbi, World Fuel’s director of market development […]
