In Hong Kong, HSBC Hong Kong, Cathay Pacific and EcoCeres are launching an initiative to support the use of sustainable aviation fuel. By bringing together Hong Kong’s largest bank, its home airline, and a local SAF producer, the collaboration aims to support a key innovation for the long-term decarbonization of air travel and foster a […]
In Hong Kong, HSBC Hong Kong, Cathay Pacific and EcoCeres are launching a significant initiative to support the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Hong Kong. By bringing together Hong Kong’s largest bank, its home airline, and a leading Hong Kong-based SAF producer, the collaboration aims to support a key innovation for the long-term […]
In California, Invizyne Technologies, Inc. was awarded a $2 million project to enable enzyme production for cell-free biomanufacturing of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The project is a cost share grant from the U.S. Department of Defense’s BioMADE initiative, in partnership with the University of Georgia. It is one of 17 BioMADE projects announced on October […]
In the UK, Unite, the UK’s leading union, which represents the workforce at Grangemouth, has written to energy secretary Ed Miliband demanding action on Grangemouth. In September, Grangemouth’s owners Petroineos announced that it intended to close the only refinery in Scotland with the loss of over 400 directly employed jobs, in the second quarter of […]
In Indiana, Corteva Inc. announced a collaboration with bp on the companies’ shared intent to form a crop-based biofuel feedstock joint venture. The JV envisaged by Corteva and bp would produce and deliver crop-based biofuel feedstocks to help meet the anticipated growth in demand for ‘sustainable aviation fuel’ (SAF). A number of countries around the […]
In Finland, Neste said it has signed a deal with Air Canada for the supply of 60,000 metric tons of neat Neste MY SAF. Under the terms of the deal, Neste will deliver the sustainable aviation fuel blended with conventional jet fuel to the Vancouver marine terminal starting in December 2024, with further shipments throughout […]
In Canada, Simply Blue Group has collaborated with the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs to establish a path forward focused on sustainable development. The collaboration aims to integrate Mi’kmaw knowledge and values into Simply Blue Group’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel Project in Goldboro, Nova Scotia, ensuring environmental stewardship and mutual benefits. This partnership represents a […]
In Brazil, Topsoe has signed an agreement with Refinaria de Petróleo Riograndense SA (Riograndense), to provide its HydroFlex and H2bridge technologies for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel production at Riograndense’s Rio Grande renewable fuels plant in Brazil. The agreement with Riograndense follows a number of wins announced by Topsoe for the roll-out of […]
In Egypt, Egypt Oil & Gas reports the Egyptian Petrochemicals Holding Company, along with other shareholders, has launched Egypt Sustainable Aviation Fuel Company to develop a $530 million, 120,000 metric ton SAF plant located near Alexandria. The company, with 15% private sector shareholder and the remainder held by public companies, plans to use waste feedstock […]
In Romania, Romania Insider reported that OMV Petrom will supply sustainable aviation fuel to the Romanian state-operated airline Tarom starting January 1, 2025, based on a contract signed by the two companies. The oil firm will deliver the fuel to four airports in Romania, namely Henri Coandă International Airport in Bucharest, Avram Iancu International Airport […]
