In Belgium, EcoCeres announced it made its initial delivery of 10 million liters of Hydroprocessed Esters and Fatty Acids Synthetic Paraffinic Kerosene sustainable aviation fuel to the Evos Ghent terminal. This marks a significant milestone in EcoCeres’ expansion into Europe and begins their collaboration with Evos, a leader in jet fuel storage and handling. Evos […]
In New Jersey, Aviation International News reports Universal Fuel Technologies has developed a revolutionary sustainable aviation fuel production process called flexiforming, capable of using over 50 different feedstocks and enhancing efficiency by integrating into existing SAF facilities. Based in Los Altos, California, UFT’s innovation not only drives down manufacturing costs by upgrading low-value byproducts but […]
In Colorado, Gevo unveiled a compelling report by Charles River Associates detailing the economic and environmental gains from sustainable aviation fuel production, notably at its planned Net-Zero 1 facility in South Dakota. According to the study, every federal dollar invested in SAF yields $4-6 in economic benefits. The NZ1 facility, which focuses on converting alcohol […]
In China, ChemAnalyst reports Inner Mongolia Jiutai Group has chosen Honeywell’s UOP eFining technology to produce 100,000 tons of sustainable aviation fuel annually from eMethanol. This deal represents Honeywell’s first global commercial license for its eFining technology, a methanol-to-jet process that efficiently converts eMethanol into low-carbon SAF. The technology utilizes methanol derived from carbon dioxide […]
In Washington D.C., DG Fuels announced it has selected Phelps County, Nebraska, for its first Midwest sustainable aviation fuel production facility. The innovative plant, expected to begin operations in 2030, will produce 193 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel annually, with near-zero carbon emissions, meeting ASTM fuel standards. The facility will utilize cellulosic biomass, primarily […]
In Kazakhstan, The Astana Times reported that Askhat Khassenov, the chairman of KazMunayGas national oil and gas company signed a memorandum of cooperation with Jimmy Samartzis, CEO of LanzaJet, to produce SAF in Kazakhstan. The report stated that Khassenov visited LanzaTech’s laboratory in Chicago. There, he highlighted KMG’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint by […]
In Georgia, The University of Georgia (UGA) reported that a new research from the UGA noted that biofuel generated from logging residues could make switching to sustainable aviation fuel more cost-efficient and carbon friendly than previously thought. In a recent journal article Puneet Dwivedi, a professor of sustainability sciences in the Warnell School of Forestry […]
In India, DD News reported that India’s Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced that the country’s aviation industry is set to incorporate 20% bio-aviation fuel within the next five years. This initiative aims to leverage biofuels derived from agricultural stubble, benefiting farmers and promoting sustainable energy practices, according to the report. He also highlighted the Ministry […]
In Japan, Material Flow Plus reports seven leading Japanese companies have agreed to conduct a demonstration test to promote the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel at Narita Airport through an initiative to build a new scheme for trading “Scope 3 environmental value,” which refers to the indirect reduction of CO2 emissions from using SAF. Participants […]
In the United Arab Emirates, Masdar said it has signed an agreement with TotalEnergies to assess the viability of developing a commercial green hydrogen to methanol to SAF project. The focus of the project is to help decarbonize hard to abate, emission intensive sectors such as the aviation and maritime industries. The project will also […]
