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 […]
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 […]
