Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Make SAF, not electricity from household waste, urges boss of UK’s largest airports group
The UK risks missing out on a significant opportunity to reduce its carbon footprint by continuing to incinerate household waste, rather than use it to make SAF, according to a new study released by MAG.
Jet Zero Australia and Apeiron Bioenergy secure Go-Green Grant funding for SAF partnership in Australia and Singapore
Apeiron AgroCommodities Pte Ltd, one of the largest used cooking oil collectors in Asia, and Jet Zero Australia Pty Ltd, an Australian bioenergy company backed by Airbus and Qantas, have partnered on a SAF project under a proposed 50:50 joint venture.
Ryanair to take additional 500 tons SAF from OMV in 2024
Following Ryanair’s purchase of 500 tons of SAF from OMV in October last, the airline has announced that it will take an additional 500 tons of SAF from OMV in 2024.
IAG reaches one-third of 2030 SAF target with major e-SAF deal with Twelve
International Airlines Group announced its largest SAF purchase agreement to date, with e-SAF producer Twelve, which will supply advanced e-SAF made from made from CO2, water and renewable energy.
Biden administration (U.S.) says to finalize SAF climate model revisions within weeks
The Biden administration (U.S.) will finalize revisions to its climate model for SAF feedstocks in the coming weeks, a White House official said.
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.
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.
- ExxonMobil plans 1 Blbs/yr of advanced recycling by 2027 11/22
- Gauging the likely Trump effect on U.S. energy and power sectors 11/22
- Russia's Lukoil restoring cracker at NORSI refinery, gasoline output rising 11/22
- Nigeria's local currency crude sales fall short of target, Dangote refinery says 11/22
- U.S. October gasoline imports hit post-pandemic low on slump in European shipments 11/22
- Clean Hydrogen Works awards McDermott FEED contract for Ascension Clean Energy (ACE) project 11/21
