In Switzerland, Sulzer and Avalon announced the signing of a strategic alliance and partnership agreement to scale up the production of SAF. Under the agreement, Avalon has selected BioFlux technology for its portfolio of SAF projects currently under development worldwide. The partnership’s first project will be Avalon’s flagship biorefinery in Uruguay. The project will utilize […]
In France, Natural State Renewables announced its strategic partnership with Axens. Under the partnership, the companies will use the BioTfueL technology to produce SAF made from surplus forest biomass such as pre-commercial thinnings and slash. This fully integrated process was developed by six major players in the decarbonization field, Avril, Axens, CEA, IFP Energies nouvelles […]
In Ireland, Avia Solutions Group has partnered with DHL Express to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from its international shipments. The partnership leverages DHL’s innovative GoGreen Plus service to reduce the group’s Scope 3 emissions by using SAF. Through the GoGreen Plus Basic Model, Avia Solutions Group has already reduced GHG emissions by 12.61% associated with […]
In Japan, Nippon.com reported that All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan Airlines and engineering company JGC Holdings Corp. have held a ceremony at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport to mark the start of supplies of Japanese-made sustainable aviation fuel. The start of supply of domestic SAF at Haneda “represented a major step toward decarbonization at the aviation industry,” […]
In Switzerland, SEDC Energy (SEDCE) said it is collaborating with Sulzer Chemtech to deploy its proprietary BioFlux technology at Sarawak’s upcoming SAF pilot plant. The facility will convert locally sourced HEFA (Hydroprocessed Esters and Fatty Acids) feedstocks – including algae oil, palm oil mill effluent (POME), animal fats and used cooking oil (UCO) – into […]
In France, Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) announced the purchase of SAF to power 10% of total engine test operations conducted annually at its Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and Amsterdam-Schiphol (AMS) facilities. “With approximately 300 engine test runs conducted each year across its two major facilities, AFI KLM E&M’s integration […]
In Ireland, Trinity College Dublin reported that a technology developed at Trinity, which captures carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, is being put through its paces at Dublin Airport – with the team behind its creation hoping to demonstrate its wider potential for capturing carbon in the aviation and e-fuel industries. Developed by Wolfgang Schmitt and […]
In India, BioEnergy Times reported that Bangkok Airways has officially started using sustainable aviation fuel on its commercial flights, becoming one of the first Thai carriers to integrate greener fuel alternatives into regular operations. The report noted that the airline will now use a 1% SAF blend with 99% conventional Jet A-1 fuel on select […]
In Ohio, Farm and Dairy reported that the Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) and the Association of Warm Season Grass Producers have led a series of initiatives in recent years funded by Pennsylvania state and local grants to expand markets for switchgrass and help farmers grow it. The efforts include research on switchgrass […]
In India, Times of India reported that the government of Indian state Uttar Pradesh is promoting the cultivation of napier grass across the state in an attempt to increase the income of farmers. The report highlighted that the local government would provide grants to encourage the cultivation of napier grass across the state. The state […]
