In Brazil, EPBR reported that biotechnology company Geo Biogás & Tech will invest $2.8 million in a pilot plant for the production of aviation bio-kerosene in biogas generation units in Paraná state. The demonstration project will have an initial manufacturing capacity of 660 liters per day, according to the report. The goal of the initiative […]
In France, Airbus said that a group of aerospace technology companies have announced the formation of a collaborative consortium to develop hybrid-electric and water-enhanced turbofan technology for future aircraft propulsion systems, supported by the European Union Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking (Clean Aviation). MTU Aero Engines AG (MTU), Pratt & Whitney, Collins Aerospace (Collins), GKN Aerospace, […]
In United Arab Emirates, Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Aviation Group, has announced that DSV Global Transport and Logistics has become the carrier’s first partner to purchase sustainable aviation fuel to offset the carbon emissions of its cargo shipment. Via the book and claim system, Etihad Cargo facilitated DSV’s SAF purchase, […]
In Finland, Neste said it has signed an agreement with Airbus to advance the use of sustainable aviation fuel within the aviation sector. Neste said that this collaboration is laying the foundation for Airbus and Neste to explore business opportunities together and jointly promote the production and use of sustainable aviation fuel. The focus will […]
In India, local newspaper Business Standard reported that Engineers India recently secured an order from Mangalore Refinery & Petrochemicals (MRPL) to carry out preparation works for a SAF plant. The firm has been selected by MRPL for preparation of basic engineering design package (BDEP), detailed feasibility report (DFR) and pre-project activities for the SAF facility. […]
In Spain, Europa Press reported that local airline Vueling and Cepsa will operate more than 75 flights with sustainable aviation fuel from Seville airport, within the framework of their collaboration agreement signed in April this year to accelerate the decarbonization of air transport. The flights, which began last Friday and will continue in the coming […]
In Japan, TotalEnergies and ENEOS Corporation said they will pursue a feasibility study for a sustainable aviation fuel production unit at the ENEOS Wakayama refinery in Arida, Japan. The study was initially planned for the ENEOS Negishi refinery, but industrial, technical and competitiveness criteria have led ENEOS and TotalEnergies to select the Wakayama refinery instead. […]
In France, Technip Energies said it has been awarded a contract by TotalEnergies for the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuels at the Grandpuits refinery in France. The firm noted that this contract covers the engineering, procurement services and construction assistance (EPsCa) for the conversion of the Grandpuits refinery into a zero-crude platform oriented towards SAF. […]
In France, Air Liquide said it is entering a partnership related to producing and valorizing low-carbon hydrogen at TotalEnergies Granpuits biorefinery site. Under a long-term contract, Air Liquide will invest over $134.7 million in the construction and operation of a new unit producing hydrogen, from which TotalEnergies is committing to purchase the hydrogen produced for […]
In Delaware, market research firm TMR reported that the global SAF market is estimated to grow at compound annual growth rate of 26.2% during the forecast period between 2022 and 2050. The report stated that the global sustainable aviation fuel market is forecasted to reach a value of 402 billion by 2050. TMR also noted […]
