In France, TotalEnergies and Avril have signed an agreement to jointly examine the development in France of intermediate crops for the production of sustainable aviation fuel. The firms explained that Intermediate crops are planted between main crops on the same plot. Therefore, they require no additional land and do not compete with the production of […]
In the UK, Helicopter Investor reported that helicopter and business jet operator Luxaviation is to invest in French sustainable aviation fuel producer Haffner Energy via cash funding to finance initial development activities, support in the strategic definition and global visibility as well as offtake agreements in relevant SAF Zero projects such as Paris-Vatry SAF. “At […]
In Illinois, The Research Insights reported that the global sustainable aviation fuel market size is projected to be valued at $658.18 million in 2023 and reach $15.85 billion by 2030. The market is forecast to expand at a CAGR of 57.5% during the period. “North America maintained its dominance by securing more than 44% of […]
In the UK, Travel Weekly reported that IATA estimated the average cost of sustainable aviation fuel to be more than three times the price of jet fuel last year, adding $1.6 billion to airlines’ fuel bill. The association calculates the average cost of SAF worldwide this year will be even higher at 4.2 times the […]
In Germany, the Lufthansa Group reported that it is entering into an agreement with Airbus in the field of more sustainable business travel. Since June 1, the “Sustainable Corporate Value Fare“ has been used by Airbus for all Lufthansa flights taken by its employees within Germany. This Lufthansa Group business fare enables offsetting of parts […]
In Finland, Neste said it has reached an agreement with Amazon to provide 7,500 metric tons (2.5 million gallons) of neat Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel for its Amazon Air cargo operations at San Francisco International Airport and Ontario International Airport in California, through to the end of 2025. This agreement makes Amazon the first […]
In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that China will accelerate the introduction of high-oil, high-yield soybean, dense-tolerant and disease-resistant corn, and disease-resistant wheat varieties. China’ agriculture ministry also plans to optimize variety trial protocols, including gradually increasing planting densities for crop variety trials of corn and soybeans, it said in a statement. The move by the Chinese […]
In Argentina, TN reported that an international team of researchers achieved a significant advance in agricultural biotechnology, developing a genetically edited bio-fertilizer that promises to increase the productivity of soy by 6%. The research was led by the National Institute of Agricultural Technology (INTA), with the collaboration of laboratories in Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Colombia and […]
In Ukraine. UkrAgroConsult reported that Ukraine exported 39.85 million tons of grain and leguminous crops as of June 18, which is 9.68 tons or 24.2% less than last year, according to the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine. Wheat exports amounted to 15.47 million, which is 17.3% less than last year. Ukrainian corn […]
In India, Global Agriculture reported that China has successfully harvested about 75% of its summer wheat crop. covering a total of 260 million mu or approximately 17.3 million hectares, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs. Summer wheat is typically sown in the autumn or winter of the previous year—or early spring—and harvested […]
