In Washington DC, the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Coalition announced that Amazon has joined its growing membership. “We are thrilled that Amazon has joined the SAF Coalition. Their addition to our growing membership marks a pivotal moment for our collective efforts to scale SAF production and create a more sustainable future,” said SAF Coalition Executive […]
In India, The Economic Times reported that Honeywell announced that Jiutai Group has selected its UOP eFining technology to produce 100,000 tons of sustainable aviation fuel per year from eMethanol. The eFining technology, which converts eMethanol into low-carbon jet fuel, is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 88% compared to conventional jet fuel. “This […]
In Nebraska, KSNB reported that DG Fuels has picked Nebraska for its first Midwest aviation fuel production facility. The report noted that the plant will be located in Phelps County and will produce 193 million gallons of zero or low CO2 lifecycle emissions per year. Production is set to begin in 2030 and the company […]
In Thailand, The Nation reported that the Energy Ministry is set to release guidelines on the use of sustainable aviation fuel in the fourth quarter of this year, according to information provided by the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT). Sarun Benjanirat, CAAT deputy director-general, said SAF gained prominence after the International Civil Aviation Organization […]
In Spain, Repsol and Volotea have reached an agreement for the supply of sustainable aviation fuel on flights operated by the airline from airports in Spain. Repsol said it plans to supply Volotea with up to 6.1 million liters of SAF from 2025 to 2029. This volume of SAF would allow Volotea to operate its […]
In Italy, MAIRE announces that NEXTCHEM has been awarded a feasibility study along with PT Tripatra Engineers and Constructors for a SAF project located in Sei Mangkei, Indonesia. The agreement includes the joint development of a small-scale modular SAF plant. The facility will be fed by regionally sourced feedstock, such as used cooking oil and […]
In Massachusetts, Sora Fuel, a startup producing sustainable aviation fuel using only water, air and renewable energy, announced it has raised an oversubscribed $6 million seed round. The Engine Ventures led the round, with Wireframe Ventures and others participating. The funding will be used to expand Sora Fuel’s Boston-based team, develop commercialization partnerships and further […]
In New York, JetBlue and World Fuel Services announced a new commercial agreement to bring the first regular supply of blended SAF, provided by Valero Marketing and Supply Company, a subsidiary of Valero Energy Corporation, to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) as early as the fourth quarter of 2024. Under the terms of the […]
In Finland, Neste said it has collaborated with HELLENiQ ENERGY to deliver blended Neste MY SAF to HELLENiQ ENERGY’s facilities in Thessaloniki, Greece. Neste said that the delivery of the blended SAF will increase the availability and accessibility of sustainable aviation fuel at airports throughout Greece. The Nordic company added that this delivery will be […]
In Switzerland, Gunvor Group said it will join VARO Energy in building a large-scale SAF manufacturing facility at the Gunvor Energy Rotterdam site through a proposed joint venture. Since VARO announced on September 7, 2023 its intention to build a large scale SAF facility as a sole owner with total feedstock capacity of 350 kt […]
