
Oct 4, 2024
SAF technology firm GAFT secures€750k grant from Singapore-based Temasek Foundation
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Sep 30, 2024
Jet Zero Australia has welcomed a Commonwealth and Queensland Government grant support worth $14 million (€12.5 million) to progress Project Ulysses - the company’s flagship sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) project in Townsville.
The jointly announced government funding represents $9 million (€8 million) of funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)... [Read More]
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Sep 27, 2024
PT Pertamina Patra Niaga is expanding its distribution of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) with a new carrier Virgin Australia Airlines utilising its SAF.
Approximately 160 kilolitres of SAF was supplied to Virgin Australia's Boeing 737 for two days of services out of Bali International Airport I Gusti Ngurah Rai, from September 18 to 19.
“The first SAF delivery at... [Read More]
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Sep 26, 2024
Neste, ITOCHU and GS Caltex have collaborated to make the first batch of CORSIA-eligible ISCC-certified sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) available for purchase at Narita International Airport in Japan.
This is the first time that CORSIA-certified SAF was made available for airlines’ regular purchase at commercial scale, well ahead of the start of CORSIA’s mandatory... [Read More]
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Sep 26, 2024
Avalon BioEnergy Uruguay has launched its first fully integrated agriculture-sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) biorefinery in Latin America, located in Uruguay.
The proposed SAF biorefinery will significantly contribute to reducing emissions from air travel - offering up to an 80% reduction compared to traditional fossil fuel-based jet fuels.
The initiative integrates... [Read More]
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Sep 25, 2024
DHL and Formula 1® are making strides in sustainability with their latest milestone - the adoption of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Formula 1 has been working with DHL Global Forwarding's GoGreen Plus service to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by around 80% per flight compared to conventional aviation fuel by utilising SAF.
This marks an exciting new chapter... [Read More]
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Sep 24, 2024
LanzaTech has signed a master license agreement with Sekisui Chemical to deploy a platform that converts syngas from municipal solid waste and industrial solid waste into ethanol.
Sekisui intends to build multiple facilities in municipalities across Japan which incorporate equipment packages, engineering and advisory services, consumables, and intellectual property provided... [Read More]
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Sep 24, 2024
TotalEnergies and Air France-KLM have signed an agreement for the energy company to supply up to 1.5 million tons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) over a 10-year period.
This agreement marks one the largest SAF purchase contracts signed by Air France-KLM to date.
In 2022 and 2023, Air France-KLM was the world's leading SAF user, representing 17% and 16% of total global... [Read More]
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Sep 20, 2024
Fiji Airways has announced an innovative collaboration with the Fiji Sugar Corporation Limited (FSC) and Lee Enterprises Consulting (LEC) to evaluate the feasibility of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production in Fiji.
This initiative has the potential to support sustainable aviation and agriculture in the Pacific region.
Funded by The Asian Development Bank (ADB),... [Read More]
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Sep 19, 2024
Woodland Biofuels has announced a planned $1.35 billion (€1.21 billion) investment at the Port of South Louisiana to establish one of the world’s largest renewable biofuels production facilities.
The Toronto-based company will utilise waste biomass to produce sustainable biofuel used in transportation, heating and electricity generation.
“Woodlands Biofuels is... [Read More]
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Sep 17, 2024
Haffner Energy is making a strategic move to create SAF Zero, a spin-off focused on the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) market.
This initiative leverages Haffner Energy’s unique technology, backed by 30 years of experience and 80 international patents, positioning SAF Zero to capitalise on the growing demand for SAF. .
SAF Zero aims to fully leverage SAFNOCA®, Haffner... [Read More]
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Sep 16, 2024
Simply Blue Group, a leading developer of clean energy projects, has announced the Goldboro site in Nova Scotia, Canada, as the location for its major sustainable aviation fuels hub.
This development marks a significant step in the company's strategic expansion into North America.
Approximately 755 acres of contiguous land have been secured by Simply Blue Group for... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Sep 16, 2024
Gevo has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the ethanol production plant and carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) assets of Red Trail Energy LLC for $210 million (€188 million).
Gevo CEO, Dr Patrick Gruber: “We accomplish several things with this investment.
“It immediately puts us on a path to becoming self-sustaining and profitable as a company... [Read More]
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Sep 13, 2024
The Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 team has confirmed it is on track to quadruple its aviation emissions reduction by the end of 2025 through investment in sustainable aviation fuel certificates (SAFc).
Building on the announcement that the team more than doubled aviation emissions reduction through SAFc in 2023, achieving a reduction of 6,695 tCO2e for business travel emissions,... [Read More]
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Sep 12, 2024
SAFFiRE Renewables Fuel broke ground on a pilot plant that represents a firm step toward meeting the goals of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Grand Challenge.
The SAFFiRE plant, located at Conestoga Energy’s Arkalon Energy facility in Liberal, Kansas, will ultimately be capable of processing 10 tons of corn stover daily, yielding... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Sep 11, 2024
Biofuel trade association Growth Energy has welcomed industry leaders from across the US to Washington, DC for the 15th annual Growth Biofuels Summit (GEBS).
The summit will continue through to September 12.
GEBS is the premier advocacy event for advancing biofuels policies and securing America’s energy future.
This year, attendees will participate in more than... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Sep 9, 2024
The American Carbon Alliance (ACA) has revealed that the Indiana Ethanol Producers Association has officially joined its coalition.
The ACA continues to gain momentum as ethanol trade associations across the country unite in support of carbon capture initiatives.
“We are excited to welcome the Indiana Ethanol Producers Association into our alliance,”... [Read More]