In Bulgaria, Renewables Now reported that US sustainable fuels maker XCF Global Capital Inc is negotiating a merger with a local special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) that values it at $1.75 billion and will introduce it as a publicly traded entity. XCF specializes in the production of renewable diesel, sustainable aviation fuel and other biofuels […]
In Thailand, Bangkok Post reported that energy officials are drafting a new national oil plan to cover the development of sustainable aviation fuel, aiming to support the aviation industry’s goal of reducing carbon dioxide emissions. “We are working on factors that can make SAF another mainstream fuel as well as support domestic production of this […]
In Belgium, Aviation 24 reported that Brussels Airport is driving the adoption of sustainable aviation fuel with the backing of federal government support. The airport is initiating a financial incentive program, enabled by government support, to promote SAF utilization. This incentive, available to all airlines departing from Brussels Airport in 2024, aims to mitigate the […]
In New Jersey, Jet Aviation announced that it has signed an agreement with World Fuel Services to secure and offer SAF on-site at its FBOs in Bozeman, Montana, and Scottsdale, Arizona, effective immediately. Under the agreement, Jet Aviation has purchased a long-term supply of SAF from World Fuel Services for uplift at its FBOs in […]
In the UK, London Biggin Hill Airport announced the first flight of the London Heli Shuttle, operated by Castle Air, using a 10% SAF blend. The dedicated business aviation airport was the first in London to offer Air bp’s low carbon renewable fuel. Robert Walters, commercial director, London Biggin Hill Airport, said: “With over two […]
In India, Swarajya Mag reported that Indian company Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL), a subsidiary of ONGC, has started a process for the production of sustainable aviation fuel. According to the report, the company is in the process of taking necessary board approvals for the construction of the SAF facility. The report also noted […]
In Fiji, FBC News reported that Fiji is looking at a transformative approach to producing sustainable aviation fuel. According to the report, Tourism Minister Viliame Gavoka said the world is currently producing 200,000 tons of SAF. However, the demand stands at over double this value, the official said. “Can you imagine what will happen to […]
In Canada, the Manitoba government signed a contribution agreement through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) to provide $2.2 million over two years for Azure Sustainable Fuels Corp.’s Front End Engineering Design (FEED) study for sustainable aviation fuel. The Azure Sustainable Fuels Corp. study outlines plans for using Canadian feedstock products such as canola […]
In Canada, Azure announced its planned development of an SAF production facility in Cherryvale, Kansas. Since June 2023, Azure has been progressing a FEED study, which is on track for completion in 2024. Azure is targeting a final investment decision by early 2025; if approved, the company is targeting to reach first production in 2027. […]
In Italy, local firm Maire Tecnimont announced that NEXTCHEM, through its subsidiary MyRechemical, has been awarded a feasibility study for the integration of its proprietary Waste-to-Syngas technology in a large-scale conversion plant that would transform solid municipal waste into sustainable aviation fuel. This is the first major project in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) aimed […]
