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Representatives of Shell and Lufthansa have signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for exploring the supply of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
The SAF will be supplied by Shell to the Lufthansa Group for seven years at airports across the globe, starting in 2024.
The parties contemplate negotiating towards reaching a definitive purchase agreement with the total volume supplied…
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Eni has completed the construction of a tan oilseed collection and pressing plant in Makueni, Kenya.
The company has now started production of the first vegetable oils for biorefineries.
The first agri-hub will have an installed capacity of 15,000 tons with an expected production of 2,500 tons this year.
Claudio Descalzi, CEO of Eni, said: "This project embodies all the pillars of Eni's…
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Embraer and Raízen have signed a letter of intent with a commitment to stimulate the development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Embraer will become the first aircraft manufacturer to use SAF that distributed by Raízen.
This initiative benefits the air transport industry worldwide, and the use of this technology is a fundamental part of Embraer's strategy to neutralise the carbon…
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Mexico low-cost airlines Viva Aerobus took its first flight powered by sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from Los Angeles to Guadalajara on June 15.
The supplies were made possible by the partnership between Avfuel and Neste.
With a delivery of 7,500 gallons of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation FuelTM, Viva Aerobus was able to reduce lifecycle carbon emissions by 21 metric tons.
Viva has set an…
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Boeing and Alder Fuels have formed a new partnership to expand production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Using Boeing aircraft, the companies will test and qualify Alder-derived SAF, advance policies to expedite the transition to renewable energy in aviation, and grow the amount of SAF for the global aerospace market.
Alder Fuels’ proprietary technology enables the efficient conversion…
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Major research into sustainable fuel that could revolutionise the Royal Air Force and eliminate its reliance on fossil fuels has reached a landmark new stage.
The research, carried out by the RAF in partnership with British firm Zero Petroleum, and focussed on using synthetic fuel technology, was announced at the Farnborough International Airshow.
It will provide crucial data to evidence the…
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Mercedes have announced they will be investing in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) as part of their commitment to reach net-zero by 2030.
The use of SAF – which employ either renewable or waste-derived materials – will help Mercedes achieve a near 50% reduction in the team’s air travel footprint for their race personnel, with flights currently accounting for over a quarter of the team’s…
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Gevo has announce a new fuel sales agreement with Aer Lingus, which is owned by International Airlines Group (IAG).
The agreement provides for Aer Lingus to purchase 6.3 million gallons per year of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for five years from Gevo’s future commercial operations. Aer Lingus expects to commence fuelling its aircraft with SAF from Gevo in 2026.
The expected value for…
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Exxon Mobil Corp revealed it has delivered the first sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) cargo to Changi Airport in Singapore.
This is as part of a one-year pilot programme to test the new fuel for aircraft in the country, Reuters reported.
The cargo is a blend of fossil-based refined jet fuel from ExxonMobil's Singapore integrated refining and petrochemical complex and SAF supplied by Neste Oil,…
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Bolloré Logistics and Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP Cargo) have signed an agreement aimed at expanding both parties’ sustainability partnership.
This joint effort includes an extension of Bolloré’s participation in AFKLMP Cargo’s SAF programme, which began in January for cargo flights between Paris Charles de Gaulle and New York JFK airports.
This new agreement between the…
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British Airways will become the first airline in the world to use sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) produced on a commercial scale in the UK after signing a multi-year agreement with Phillips 66.
Thousands of tonnes of SAF will be produced for the first time in the UK at the Phillips 66 Humber Refinery near Immingham and will be supplied to British Airways to power a number of its flights from…
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Sustainable energy firm XFuel announced it has secured €8.2 million funding, laying the foundation for the commercialisation of its next-generation synthetic diesel, marine and jet fuel technology.
XFuel’s patented technology efficiently converts biomass waste into low-cost, drop-in fuel that can be used in road, marine, and aviation applications.
It uses feedstock from sustainable waste…
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American Airlines took possession of a batch of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel at San Francisco International Airport.
For the first time in aviation history, a CORSIA-certified batch of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) was delivered to a commercial airline.
CORSIA, or Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation, is a carbon offset and carbon reduction scheme to lower…
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Fulcrum BioEnergy Inc has completed a $20 million (€19.8 million) equity investment in Fulcrum by SK Innovation - the energy arm of South Korea's SK Group.
In addition, Fulcrum and SK Innovation will work together to enter into an exclusive licensing agreement providing the opportunity to explore the possibilities of bringing Fulcrum’s patented and proprietary waste-to-fuel process to South…
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Intensive climate and energy policies, and a stronger focus on energy security in addition to the ambitious decarbonisation targets are encouraging investments into advanced biorefineries of 2G ethanol and biochemicals in Europe.
The Renewable Energy Directive (RED) II defines binding sub targets for advanced biofuels based on sustainable feedstocks like lignocellulosics. The sub targets are…
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