In Singapore, The Straits Times reported that a new facility on Pulau Bukom will produce sustainable aviation fuel from 2028, with Singapore Airlines (SIA) and US low-cost carrier JetBlue potentially becoming its early users. The report noted that the Project Beacon facility will be developed by climate technology start-up Aether Fuels and Aster, and produce […]
In Thailand, Headline reported that Vietjet Thailand (VZ), in collaboration with PTT Oil and Retail Business Plc (OR), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on SAF collaboration. The agreement reinforces Vietjet Thailand’s position as the first low-cost carrier in the region to pioneer the use of SAF on commercial flights, according to the report. […]
In New Jersey, AIN reported that sustainable aviation fuels are becoming more and more relevant to aerospace and business aviation, according to Laurence Casia, Bombardier’s manager of product strategy and product portfolio and sustainability. Casia noted the higher cost for SAF over conventional jet fuel, which can add a third or more to the price. […]
In the UK, Travel Radar reported that the sustainable aviation fuel bill will be moved on November 20 by the members of the House of Lords. The aim of the bill is to utilize strategies to meet the supply demand with SAF mandate of 2% blending in 2025 to 22% by 2040. On January 1, […]
In the United Arab Emirates, ENOC Group said it is supplying SAF to JETEX customer aircraft during the 19th edition of the Dubai Airshow. In parallel, the company is presenting its latest clean energy technologies and partnerships at Dubai Airports’ world-first Sustainability Showcase. “At ENOC, we remain focused on delivering reliable, efficient, and future-ready energy […]
In Italy, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), released an updated forecasts for global cereal markets. The report noted that world cereal production is expected to rise by 4.4% in 2025 to reach 2 990 million tons, a new record level, with foreseen output increases across all major cereals. The new […]
In Nebraska, The University of Nebraska-Lincoln reported that researchers Chi Zhang, Edgar Cahoon and Bin Yu will focus on the genome-wide identification of small gene fragments called microexons to advance knowledge on gene functions and regulation for oil accumulation and stress response in sorghum. The researchers got a three-year, $1.6 million grant from the U.S. […]
In Brazil, Reuters reported that Brazil’s 2025/26 soybean crop, which is currently being planted, was estimated at a record 177.6 million tons, virtually unchanged from the previous month’s projection, according to the second survey by the National Supply Company (Conab) for the cycle. The report noted that the projected planting area also remained almost unchanged, […]
In Brazil, GloboRural reported that the National Supply Company (Conab) estimates significant growth in Brazilian soybean exports. The projection is that the volume could reach 112.1 million tons in the 2025/2026 season, an increase of 5.11% compared to the previous harvest. Brazil is expected to have a grain harvest of 354.8 million tons in 2025/26, […]
In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that Ukraine exported over 10 million tons of grain and leguminous crops as of November 10, which is 38.4% less than last year. The figures were provided by the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine. Ukrainian wheat exports amounted to 6.50 million tons, which is 1.78 million tons or […]
