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Neste, ENOC Group partner to drive SAF adoption in Middle East, North Africa

Neste, ENOC Group partner to drive SAF adoption in Middle East, North Africa

November 29, 2023 |

In Finland, Neste and ENOC Group inked a collaboration to explore the possibilities of supplying and purchasing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Dubai and the wider Middle East North Africa (MENA) region in the coming years. Both partners are committed to supporting the efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from aviation in the region and […]

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SAF market to reach $16.8B by 2020, projects study

SAF market to reach $16.8B by 2020, projects study

November 29, 2023 |

In Illinois, the global Sustainable Aviation Fuel market size is projected to grow from USD 1.1 billion in 2023 to USD 16.8 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 47.7% from 2023 to 2030 according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets. The sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) market is witnessing substantial growth, driven by key factors. The growing […]

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Emirates completes first Airbus 380 100% SAF flight

Emirates completes first Airbus 380 100% SAF flight

November 29, 2023 |

In the UAE Emirates, one of the world’s largest international airlines, has become the first airline to operate an Airbus A380 demonstration flight with one of the aircraft’s four engines powered with Neste’s 100% sustainable aviation fuel. The A380 demonstration flight took off on 22 November from Dubai International Airport and is the result of […]

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Virgin Atlantic flies world’s first 100% SAF transatlantic flight

Virgin Atlantic flies world’s first 100% SAF transatlantic flight

November 29, 2023 |

In New York, Virgin Airlines completed the world’s first 100% SAF transatlantic flight by a commercial airline across the Atlantic, flown on a Boeing 787, using Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines. The SAF used on Flight100 is a unique dual blend; 88% HEFA (Hydroprocessed Esters and Fatty Acids) supplied by Air bp and 12% SAK (Synthetic […]

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The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to converting MSW into SAF without wasting a drop of water

The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to converting MSW into SAF without wasting a drop of water

November 26, 2023 |

Wastewater/water island costs are up to 2-8% of the overall CapEx of bioeconomy projects. Plus, Long design studies are necessary to optimize the total cost of both investment and operations. New strategies from Aquatech are addressing these challenges. Aquatech is a global leader in water purification technology for industrial and infrastructure markets with a focus […]

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The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to Hydrogen Systems development and integration

The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to Hydrogen Systems development and integration

November 16, 2023 |

The US Department of Energy’s Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Office’s  Systems Development & Integration Program is overseen by Jesse Adams, who gave this overview of the US program, projects underway, targets, milestones ahead and more, at the Hydrogen Program 2023 Annual Merit Review and Peer Evaluation Meeting.

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The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to LanzaTech

The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to LanzaTech

November 11, 2023 |

Since 2005, LanzaTech has been working to create this closed-loop system using waste carbon to make the things we use in our daily lives. LanzaTech is changing how people think about carbon, creating value and new sustainable products across multiple markets. It’s been repeatedly honored as #1 in the 50 Hottest Companies in the Bioeconomy […]

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The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to Synonym

The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to Synonym

November 3, 2023 |

Synonym is a financing and development platform for essential biomanufacturing infrastructure. Based on a team of cross‑functional experts, they are partnering with synthetic biology companies and capital providers to enable fermentation at scale. CIO Brentan Alexander took us through the market opportunities and the financing challenges and solutions in these slides presented at ABLC Next […]

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The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to Green Sugars

The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to Green Sugars

November 2, 2023 |

A partnership between Green Plains and Fluid Quip Technologies is a now powerful ag tech alliance having the ability to focus on innovation, value-added opportunities and sustainability. The partnership Green Plains’ scope and scale to create value-added opportunities in key ingredients and especially in providing green sugars for 7-14 billion pounds in added demand from […]

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The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to LanzaJet

The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to LanzaJet

November 1, 2023 |

Lanzajet says we are at an inflection point for the sustainable aviation industry. Why? How? What’s LanzaJet’s role in it all? How are they driving innovation and accelerating deployment of SAF? What’s the status of their plants and projects? LJ’s Jim Andersen gave this illuminating update on the company’s progress and prospects at ABLC Next […]

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