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NCGA targets maritime fuel, SAF and biobased products to grow US corn demand

NCGA targets maritime fuel, SAF and biobased products to grow US corn demand

July 7, 2026 |

In Kenya, Milling Middle East and Africa reported that the US National Corn Growers Association says maritime fuel, sustainable aviation fuel and biobased products could create billions of bushels of new demand for US corn. According to the NCGA, three sectors offer the biggest opportunity. Maritime fuel could create demand for about 3 billion bushels […]

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SAF fuel takes off at Brisbane Airport

SAF fuel takes off at Brisbane Airport

July 7, 2026 |

In Australia, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) said that Viva Energy Australia has recently completed refurbishing a storage tank at its Pinkenba Terminal which is now able to store, blend and supply sustainable aviation fuel to Brisbane Airport. The project had received funding from ARENA. The project will supply SAF to aircraft at Brisbane […]

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One-third of SAF projects will fail, warns IATA

One-third of SAF projects will fail, warns IATA

July 7, 2026 |

In the UK, Aerospace Global News reported that a third of the sustainable aviation fuel projects that have been promised for the global aviation industry by the end of the decade may never be delivered, according to new analysis from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The analysis, published by IATA’s Sustainability & Economics division, […]

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FatHopes Energy, MotionECO sign MoU to support SAF production

FatHopes Energy, MotionECO sign MoU to support SAF production

July 7, 2026 |

In Malaysia, FatHopes Energy and MotionECO signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a strategic partnership focused on the sourcing and long-term supply of second-generation biofuel feedstock to support SAF production. Under the collaboration, MotionECO will act as FatHopes Energy’s strategic sourcing partner for Used Cooking Oil (UCO) and other qualifying sustainable feedstocks originating […]

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Axens expands its SAF portfolio via acquisition

Axens expands its SAF portfolio via acquisition

July 7, 2026 |

In France, Axens, announced that it has signed an agreement with Air Liquide to acquire its Methanol to Olefins technology portfolio, including the Lurgi Methanol-to-Propylene. This addition expands Axens’ SAF portfolio through Axens’ Jetanol process chain, offering its customers an end-to-end solution for SAF production through the Methanol to Jet pathway (MTJ). This technology portfolio […]

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Deutsche Bank invests in SAF with Lufthansa Group

Deutsche Bank invests in SAF with Lufthansa Group

July 7, 2026 |

In Germany, Lufthansa reported that Deutsche Bank is investing in the deployment of SAF in air transport with the Lufthansa Group. The jointly agreed volume of approximately 1,600 metric tons of SAF enables an estimated emissions saving of around 5,500 metric tons of CO2. This is equivalent to the CO2 emissions of approximately 520 flights […]

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Bangkok Airways pilots use of SAF

Bangkok Airways pilots use of SAF

July 7, 2026 |

In Thailand, Nation reported that Bankok Airways launched Low Carbon Skies in partnership with PTT Oil and Retail Business, piloting the use of sustainable aviation fuel on the Samui-Bangkok route and linking the campaign to the global aviation industry’s net-zero 2050 ambition. Bangkok Airways said its efficient fuel-use measures reduced CO2 emissions by 11,321 tons […]

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Global SAF market to reach over $40 billion by 2034, research finds

Global SAF market to reach over $40 billion by 2034, research finds

July 7, 2026 |

In India, Fortune Business Insights reported that the global sustainable aviation fuel market size was valued at $2.72 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow from $ 4.02 billion in 2026 to $ 40.09 billion by 2034, exhibiting a CAGR of 33.3% during the forecast period. North America dominated the sustainable aviation fuel market, […]

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Corn harvesting advances to 18.8% in Brazil, Conab says

Corn harvesting advances to 18.8% in Brazil, Conab says

July 3, 2026 |

In Brazil, Noticias Agricolas reported that harvesting activities for the second corn crop are progressing across Brazil. According to Conab’s crop monitoring data, as of July 26, 18.8% of the second crop areas had already been harvested.     This index rose from 11% recorded the previous week and is ahead of the 17% of […]

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Wheat planting picks up pace in Argentina after dry days Buenos Aires Grain Exchange says

Wheat planting picks up pace in Argentina after dry days Buenos Aires Grain Exchange says

July 3, 2026 |

In Argentina, Reuters reported that wheat planting accelerated again in Argentina last week thanks to mostly dry conditions reported in agricultural areas, the Buenos Aires Grain Exchange (BdeC) said. The planting of the cereal for the 2026/27 cycle advanced 15.1 percentage points in the last week, the Exchange noted, adding that 80.9% of the 6.5 […]

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