Greenhouse Gases
Biden-Harris administration (U.S.) allocates $366 MM to reduce energy costs and boost security in rural areas nationwide
As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy announced more than $366 MM for 17 projects across 20 states and 30 Tribal Nations and communities to accelerate clean energy deployment in rural and remote areas across the country.
European airlines secure supplies of low-carbon jet fuel
European airlines are signing SAF deals needed to meet carbon-reduction targets set by the European Union.
Yokogawa releases OpreX carbon footprint tracer to support decarbonization in the process manufacturing industries
Yokogawa Electric Corporation announced the development and release of OpreX Carbon Footprint Tracer, a solution in the OpreX Transformation lineup that targets the carbon footprint management needs of companies in the process manufacturing industries.
Spain's Cepsa, Apical begin work on Southern Europe's biggest biofuels plant
Spain's Cepsa and Apical Group's Bio-Oils unit began building what will be Southern Europe's largest biofuels plant able to produce 500,000 metric tons of renewable diesel and SAF per year, the companies said.
Airbus and TotalEnergies sign strategic partnership for sustainable aviation fuels
Airbus and TotalEnergies have signed a strategic partnership to address the challenges of decarbonizing aviation through sustainable aviation fuels.
Technip Energies invests in the United Airlines Ventures Sustainable Flight Fund
This innovative fund is strategically designed to leverage cross-industry support, providing start-ups working on SAF research, production and technology, with both financial and strategic capital.
Asia's SAF projects and agreements
SAF, or alternative fuel made from renewable sources that are used to power aircraft, is crucial for the aviation sector to reach its goal of net zero carbon emissions by 2050, but its adoption remains in a nascent phase. Following is a look at other SAF projects and agreements in the Asia-Pacific region.
CITGO enters EV space with pilot program in Michigan (U.S.)
CITGO Petroleum Corporation, along with longtime Marketer Folk Oil Company, recently launched an electric vehicle charging pilot program designed to meet the needs of EV drivers in Battle Creek, Michigan.
Singapore to impose green fuel levy on flights from 2026
Travelers will need to bear the cost of the transition towards green jet fuel, Singapore's transport minister said as he announced the city state's plans for a levy on flight ticket prices as the aviation industry seeks a viable funding model.
Aircastle announces investment commitment to SAF fund
Aircastle Limited announced that it has made an investment commitment to the United Airlines Ventures' Sustainable Flight Fund.
- ADNOC deploys heavy-duty inspector robot for hazardous environments 5/21
- Indonesia to roll out ethanol-blended gasoline, B50 biodiesel from July 1 5/21
- Australia plans biofuel mandates to boost its energy security 5/21
- HyOrc commences fabrication for Porto waste-to-methanol plant and advances European project pipeline 5/21
- Chevron introduces next-gen Techron in U.S. Chevron and Texaco gasolines 5/21
- Kremlin sees no risk to fuel supply in Russia amid attacks on refineries 5/21
