In Montana, Montana Renewables (MRL), in collaboration with Calumet Montana Refining (CMR), has commissioned onsite blending and shipping facilities to offer a nominal 50/50 blend of renewable and fossil jet fuel certified under ASTM D7566 and ASTM D1655 specifications. This finished product is drop-in compatible with all existing systems and will initially be distributed through […]
In Germany, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) published the first ReFuelEU Aviation Annual Technical Report, laying out the initial picture of how SAF are being supplied, purchased and used across the European Union (EU). The findings establish a baseline: in 2024, the fuel suppliers reported that 0.6% of all aviation fuel supplied at […]
In India, BioEnergy Times reported that Kenya Airways has successfully completed its first flight powered by 50% SAF on the Nairobi–Cape Town route. The SAF used for the journey was produced from Hydroprocessed Esters and Fatty Acids (HEFA) feedstocks, derived from waste materials such as used cooking oil. According to the airline, the fuel was […]
In Hong Kong, AeroTime reported that Willie Walsh, Director General of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has expressed concern about the way airlines are made to carry most of the burden of the European Union’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) mandate. Speaking at the 3rd IATA World Sustainability Symposium, which took place in Hong Kong, […]
In Taiwan, Taipei Times reported that China Airlines (CAL) joined SkyTeam’s Aviation Challenge for the fourth time, operating a demonstration flight for “net zero carbon emissions” from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to Bangkok. The flight used sustainable aviation fuel at a ratio of up to 40%, the highest proportion CAL has achieved to date, according […]
In India, BioEnergy Times reported that XCF Global has announced the signing of a binding term sheet with New Rise Australia to accelerate the development of renewable fuel production facilities across Australia. Under the agreement, New Rise AU will receive an exclusive 15-year license to utilize the design, layout, and configuration of XCF’s New Rise […]
In Finland, Neste and United Airlines said they have expanded their existing partnership to supply sustainable aviation fuel to three new major airports in the United States. The new agreement makes United the first commercial airline to purchase SAF for use on flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in Houston, Newark Liberty International Airport […]
In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that the International Grains Council (IGC) has raised its global grain production forecast for the current season for the third consecutive time — by 13 million tons to a record 2.42 billion tons. The revision mainly reflects higher output of wheat and barley, as updated data confirmed better-than-expected yields in several […]
In Brazil, Globo reported that Brazil shipped nearly 11 million tons of soybeans to China in September alone, an increase of about 30% compared to the same period in 2024. “Soybeans are a commodity. So, we don’t set a price for this product. And to improve this price, we need to have buyers. So, this […]
In India, The Economic Times reported that the United States could cut tariffs on Indian imports to 15-16% from 50%, with the deal likely to hinge on energy and agriculture. The report noted that Corn and soybeans have figured prominently in the negotiations, with the United States eager to sell these two agricultural products to […]
