In Brazil, Jornal Cana reported that GranBio seeks to promote the use of energy cane for the production of sustainable aviation fuel in Brazil. Bernardo Gradin , CEO of the company, stated that they are developing a comprehensive model for a biorefinery that integrates sugarcane with energy as well as with ethanol to produce SAF. […]
In Malaysia, Reuters reported that Malaysia’s palm oil board and state oil company Petronas have signed an agreement with the aim of studying the use of used cooking oil and palm oil waste as sustainable aviation fuel. The two entities signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on August 14 to explore the potential of palm-based […]
In Brazil, Poder 360 reported that the country’s vice president, Geraldo Alckmin said that Brazil has the conditions to take the lead in research and development of SAF Alckmin made the statement during a National Confederation of Industry (CNI) conference, citing the actions promoted by the government for sustainable economic development. Alckim also highlighted the […]
In Washington, Acumen Research and Consulting reported that the global sustainable aviation fuel market is forecast to reach a valuation of $27.4 billion by 2032, expanding from the current $430 million in 2022. The report said that the global SAF market will expand at a CAGR of 52.20% over the forecast period of 2023-2032. North […]
In Texas, Farm Progress reported that Representatives Jasmine Crockett, D- Texas, and Max Millier, R- Ohio, filed a bill with the aim of increasing federal support for sustainable aviation fuel. The Farm to Fuselage Act aims to help sustainable aviation fuel producers receive more equitable payouts from USDA. It would also eliminate regulations that dissuade […]
In the UK, Air Cargo News reported that DHL Global Forwarding has called for a substantial increase in SAF production as it reports rising demand for sustainable solutions from customers. The freight forwarder noted that customers are willing to explore the use of sustainable solutions even if they come at a higher cost. “With the […]
By Chuck Sorensen, Ph.D., P.E., Lee Enterprises Consulting Special to The Digest Conventional jet fuel is made in oil refineries by a variety of processes that convert crude oil into intermediate streams that boil within the allowable range of jet fuel. These intermediates, called kerosene, are then blended together so that the final product meets […]
In the UK, the University of Sheffield said it is set to produce more green hydrogen thanks to the installation of new equipment. Sheffield’s Energy Institute is installing a new hydrogen electrolyzer, which will be used in research to develop and test new hydrogen-based sustainable aviation fuels. The electrolyzer, from IMI Remosa under the new […]
In the UK, the Financial Times reported that US airlines are seeking to ally with local farmers to seek subsidies for corn as jet fuel. According to the report, local airlines such as United Airlines and Alaska Airlines have joined farm groups, US biofuel refinery owners such as Archer Daniels Midland and Green Plains, and […]
In the UK, EnergyPortal.eu reported that Scotland’s circular economy minister, Lorna Slater, has acknowledged that the Scottish Government has not evaluated the required residual waste capacity for future sustainable aviation fuel production in the country. In response to a question from Conservative MSP Maurice Golden, Slater stated that although the government has not assessed the […]
