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F&B Bio Recyclage launches waste-to-SAF project

F&B Bio Recyclage launches waste-to-SAF project

August 5, 2025 |

In India, BioEnergy Times reported that F&B Bio Recyclage Ltd, a project development company based in Ghana, has announced the launch of an initiative to convert municipal solid waste into SAF. The project will be developed in collaboration with strategic partners, including technology providers, waste management firms, and players in the aviation sector. The initial […]

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EIB and Eni sign finance deal to convert Livorno refinery into a biorefinery

EIB and Eni sign finance deal to convert Livorno refinery into a biorefinery

August 5, 2025 |

In Luxembourg, the European Investment Bank reported that it has signed a $578 million 15-year finance contract with Italian energy firm Eni to support the conversion of Eni’s Livorno refinery in Tuscany into a biorefinery. Eni’s project involves the construction of new plants to produce hydrogenated biofuels at the Livorno refinery site, including a biogenic […]

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SeaO2 and partners secure $1.9 million for eSAF

SeaO2 and partners secure $1.9 million for eSAF

August 5, 2025 |

In the Netherlands, SeaO2, together with TU Delft, University of Twente, and NERA, has secured $1.9 million in funding from the TKI Energy and Industry program. The project aims to develop a decentralized and fully integrated process for producing sustainable aviation fuel (e-SAF) using seawater, renewable electricity, and captured CO2. The project aims to define […]

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Petrolimex, Keppel cooperate to promote the development of SAF in Vietnam

Petrolimex, Keppel cooperate to promote the development of SAF in Vietnam

August 5, 2025 |

In Vietnam, Vietnam.vn reported that the Vietnam National Petroleum Group (Petrolimex/Group) and Keppel Group signed a Memorandum of Intent (MoI) to promote the research and deployment of sustainable aviation fuel solutions in Vietnam. The agreement addresses three key areas of cooperation: assessing the potential and feasibility of SAF production projects in Vietnam; studying technology, input […]

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China National Aviation Fuel Group acquires 10% stake in SAF producer Lianyungang Jiaao

China National Aviation Fuel Group acquires 10% stake in SAF producer Lianyungang Jiaao

August 5, 2025 |

In the UK, SAF Investor reported that Zhejiang Jiaao Enprotech (Jiaao Enprotech) announced that it has received strategic investment from China National Fuel Group (CNAF) in its subsidiary Lianyungang Jiaao Enprotech – producing sustainable aviation fuel. According to Jiaao Enprotech, CNAF will invest approximately $36.4 million for a 10% equity stake post-capital increase. However, Jiaao […]

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University of Sheffield to accelerate SAF production

University of Sheffield to accelerate SAF production

August 5, 2025 |

In the UK, Fuel Cells Works reported that the University of Sheffield has been awarded UK government funding to accelerate the production of sustainable aviation fuel. Announced by the Aviation Minister, Mike Kane MP, during a visit to the University, Sheffield will lead a project to commercialize its new SAF production technology and attract investors […]

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U.S. Grains Council bullish on corn export pace

U.S. Grains Council bullish on corn export pace

August 3, 2025 |

In Missouri, Brownfield reported that the U.S. Grains Council Vice President, Cary Sifferath said that the country is on track to set a new corn export record as trade negotiations move forward. Cary Sifferath said: “There’s a lot of pieces you have to look (at), there might be 25 different countries that are making up […]

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Tamil Nadu, IIT-Madras ink deal to recycle municipal solid waste using advanced tech

Tamil Nadu, IIT-Madras ink deal to recycle municipal solid waste using advanced tech

August 3, 2025 |

In India, Times of India reported that the Tamil Nadu government and IIT-Madras have joined hands to scientifically manage and recycle municipal and rural solid waste using advanced technology.  The agreement was inked between the Clean Tamil Nadu Company Limited (CTCL) and IIT-M, according to the report. Ganga Dileep, CEO of CTCL, said the collaboration […]

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Indonesia’s palm oil export jumps double digits to $11.43 billion

Indonesia’s palm oil export jumps double digits to $11.43 billion

August 3, 2025 |

In Indonesia, Jakarta Globe reported that Indonesia witnessed a double-digit rise in its palm oil exports in the first half of 2025, official statistics showed as the country unlocked greater market access to the European Union (EU). The Central Statistics Agency (BPS) announced that Indonesia’s exports of crude palm oil (CPO) and its derivatives had […]

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DATAGRO projects a surge in Brazilian soybean production for the 2025/26 harvest

DATAGRO projects a surge in Brazilian soybean production for the 2025/26 harvest

August 3, 2025 |

In Brazil, Noticias Agricolas reported that the first planting intentions survey made by local consultancy DATAGRO for 2025/26 indicates that Brazil is expected to expand its soybean cultivation area for the 19th consecutive year.  The projected area to be planted is 49.1 million hectares, a 2% increase over the 48.1 million hectares of 2024/25. Considering […]

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