In Minnesota, the state’s plan to lead in Sustainable Aviation Fuel includes the Midwest’s first SAF blending facility, set to open by 2025 at Flint Hills Resources’ Pine Bend refinery, which will blend up to 30 million gallons of SAF annually. Minnesota’s ambitious SAF plan, led by the GREATER MSP Partnership, is backed by major […]
In Spain, Iberia Maintenance has begun using 5% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in its engine test bench at the La Muñoza facilities, near the Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas airport, in what marks another step towards the decarbonization of the sector. The use of this type of fuel will allow for a reduction of 115 tons of […]
In Washington state, bp America Cherry Point Refinery and Everett hydrogen-electric engine manufacturer ZeroAvia will receive large federal awards as part of over $36 million in grant funding for innovative sustainable aviation projects in the State of Washington provided under a grant program authored by U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), chair of the Senate Commerce, […]
In Taiwan, Dimerco Express Group teamed with Acer and Cathay Cargo to reduce carbon emissions in aviation through the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). As part of Dimerco’s commitment to sustainability and reducing the environmental impact of logistics, this agreement will support the adoption of SAF on Cathay Cargo’s flights starting in 2024. “We […]
In New Jersey, AIN reported that DC Aviation has signed an agreement with global fuel provider AEG Fuels to replace a portion of its fleet emissions via a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) book-and-claim agreement. The transaction will allow DC to offset its emissions from fuel consumption at Malta International Airport, according to the report. “We […]
In the UK, a radio ad for Virgin Atlantic, heard on 24 November 2023, stated, “On the 28th of November, Virgin Atlantic’s Flight 100 will take to the skies on our unique flight mission from London Heathrow to JFK to become the world’s first commercial airline to fly transatlantic on 100% sustainable aviation fuel. When […]
In the UK, OXCCU recently launched its first official demonstration plant, OX1, at Oxford Airport. The OX1 plant represents a significant advancement in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production. Through its novel catalyst and reactor design, the subject of over a decade of research at the University of Oxford, the plant will convert carbon dioxide (CO2) […]
In Denmark, Topsoe has signed an agreement with HOLBORN Europa Raffinerie, to provide its HydroFlex technology for the production of SAF and renewable diesel at its plant in Hamburg. Elena Scaltritti, Chief Commercial Officer at Topsoe, said: “To support the energy transition, we need a cleaner long-distance transportation sector. A key step in securing this […]
In Malaysia, EcoCeres Limited, a subsidiary of EcoCeres Inc., agreed to lease 100,000 cubic meters in Dialog Terminals Langsat’s expanded storage facilities in Tanjung Langsat, Johor Darul Ta’zim, Malaysia. Dialog Terminals Langsat is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Dialog Group Berhad. It recently expanded its facilities with an additional 150,000 cubic meters of storage […]
In North Carolina, Honeywell and Repsol announced a collaboration to create new production pathways for biofuels and circular materials. The two companies will also explore the possible integration of these methods into Repsol’s existing facilities. The companies plan to scale and commercialize Honeywell’s technologies, which use various wastes like fats, oils, greases, biomass and solids […]
