In Norway, Norwegian Hydrogen AS and GreenIron H2 AB have expanded a previous collaboration, signing a strategic agreement to co-locate and build green hydrogen production plants and direct reduction furnaces at additional locations. In October last year, the two firms had announced an agreement for delivery of green hydrogen from Norwegian Hydrogen’s production plant in […]
In the UK, Fuel Cells Works reported that Torrent Group has brought India’s second green hydrogen plant online in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. The new facility, jointly developed by Torrent Power and Torrent Gas, is the first in the state and aims to produce 72 tons per year of green hydrogen for blending into natural gas […]
In California, a report by QY Research stated that the global bio-based sustainable aviation fuel market was valued at $3.5 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to reach $17 billion by 2031. The report stressed that the market is forecast to expand at a CAGR of 25.7% during the forecast period 2025-2031. “The key players […]
In Japan, Kintetsu World Express announced that it has entered into a new agreement with Shell Aviation, regarding the use of SAF. KWE and Shell Aviation jointly participated in the market based measures framework pilot demonstration program conducted by Smart Freight Centre in 2023. Since then, the pair has been engaged in discussions to establish […]
In China, Investing.com reported that China National Aviation Fuel Company (CNAF) announced it has agreed to acquire a stake in a sustainable aviation fuel plant controlled by Henan Junheng Industry Group Biotech. The investment marks CNAF’s second venture into privately-controlled “green” jet fuel production, according to the report. CNAF, which serves as China’s dominant aviation […]
In Indonesia, RRI reported that Indonesian state-owned oil company PT Pertamina, through its subsidiary PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional (KPI), has just conducted the first shipment of SAF made from used cooking oil (UCO) at the Refinery Unit IV Cilacap, Central Java. Deputy President Director of PT Pertamina, Oki Muraza, said this step signifies advancement in […]
In Kansas, Conestoga Energy announced the acquisition of SAFFiRE Renewables, a process technology company that enables production of ultra-low carbon intensity ethanol and intermediates, from Southwest Airlines Renewable Ventures. The acquisition includes all intellectual property, certain related technologies, the proposed pilot production facility, as well as key leadership team members, enabling Conestoga to further capitalize […]
In India, Indian Express reported that India’s largest refiner and fuel retailer Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) expects to start producing sustainable aviation fuel on commercial scale at its Panipat refinery by December. By the end of this year, IOC will have the capacity to produce 35,000 tons per year of SAF from used cooking oil, […]
In India, BioEnergy Times reported that SOCAR Türkiye, a subsidiary of the State Oil Company of the Azerbaijani Republic, has signed an agreement with Turkish Airlines to expand cooperation into the production and use of sustainable aviation fuel. The agreement builds on the companies’ existing partnership in conventional aviation fuel supply and will now include […]
In Vietnam, Vietnam Plus reported that Petrolimex and Petrolimex Aviation have officially unveiled sustainable aviation fuel in Vietnam. At the recent launch in Hanoi, Petrolimex Aviation also signed SAF offtake agreements with Vietjet and Associated Energy Group, LLC (AEG Fuels). Petrolimex is the first enterprise in Vietnam to import synthetic blending components (SBC) derived from […]
