In New Zealand, The Lawyer Magazine reported that MinterEllisonRuddWatts is piloting Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) emissions reductions with Air New Zealand, becoming the only law firm in New Zealand to participate in the initiative. Through Air New Zealand, SAF’s “book and claim” system enables corporate partners to purchase SAF certificates that contribute to the airline’s use of sustainable […]
In Pennsylvania, the Sustainable Aviation Fuels Institute (SAFII) has been approved as a certified training provider for ASTM International. The distinction empowers SAFII to bring industry-accredited training programs to scientists, engineers, and technicians working with sustainable aviation fuels. “Our courses will meet the rigorous ASTM standards and also provide participants with valuable hands-on experience in […]
LanzaTech Global announced an innovative advancement with the potential to transform global sustainable aviation fuel production. Having successfully commercialized its technology to produce ethanol for SAF via the Alcohol-to-Jet (ATJ) process, the firm said it now has the capability for producing SAF via the Hydroprocessed Esters and Fatty Acids (HEFA) pathway. Collaboratively developed with the […]
In India, BioEnergy Times reported that the Ministry of Civil Aviation, in collaboration with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and backed by the European Union, officially launched the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Feasibility Study for India. Conducted under the ICAO ACT-SAF Program, the study explores the potential for producing and deploying drop-in SAF in […]
In the UK, SAF Investor reported that US-based synthetic fuels producer DG Fuels said it aims to modify its patented SAF production system to meet the European Union regulations by converting 25% of its expected 200m gallons per annum of SAF production to qualify as eSAF. “We are now beginning discussions with potential eSAF buyers […]
In India, BieEnergy Times reported that Eurowings has entered into a partnership with Greenlyte, a start-up building a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) laboratory at Düsseldorf Airport. Under the agreement, Eurowings will be the exclusive purchaser of the SAF produced during the project’s first three years. The facility will use a “power-to-liquid” kerosene process, which captures […]
In Spain, Moeve said it is joining forces with other companies in the Global Impact Coalition (GIC) to advance a new methanol-based pathway for the production of electro-sustainable aviation fuel (e-SAF) and low-carbon chemicals. As part of the ongoing feasibility study, the companies have formalized a spin-off structure to accelerate the development of this innovative […]
In United Arab Emirates, Zawya reported that South African sugar cane growers are facing mounting pressure from both international tariffs and low-cost imports, forcing some to make difficult decisions about staffing and production. US President Donald Trump’s tariffs hit South Africa’s exports to the U.S., which had previously benefited from a duty-free quota of 24,000 […]
In Illinois, Reuters reported that S&P Global Commodity Insights estimated the average U.S. corn yield in 2025 at 189.1 bushels per acre (bpa) and production at 16.768 billion bushels, based on its own agribusiness survey. For soybeans, S&P forecast an average U.S. yield of 53.8 bpa and production of 4.306 billion bushels. The report noted […]
In Malaysia, Reuters reported that a fungal disease once confined to older palm trees in coastal areas is spreading across Malaysian palm plantations and appearing much earlier in growth cycles, threatening yields in newly replanted areas. Ganoderma, the fungus, is emerging in second-generation plantings, whereas previously it was only evident after three planting cycles, said […]
