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China and India double down on green hydrogen as Western countries pull back on clean energy targets

China and India double down on green hydrogen as Western countries pull back on clean energy targets

April 30, 2026 |

In India, BioEnergy Times reported that China and India are significantly expanding their investments in green hydrogen even as Western nations scale back their earlier ambitions in the sector, amid cost pressures that have proven steeper than initially anticipated. China is a participant in a $2 billion project that uses renewable energy to power banks […]

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Egypt launches National Clean Hydrogen Program to boost green hydrogen investment

Egypt launches National Clean Hydrogen Program to boost green hydrogen investment

April 30, 2026 |

In India, SolarQuarter reported that Suez Canal Economic Zone, in partnership with United Nations Industrial Development Organization, has launched the National Clean Hydrogen Program–Egypt to accelerate the country’s transition toward a competitive green hydrogen economy. The initiative aims to strengthen Egypt’s readiness to attract green hydrogen investments by supporting project development, policy frameworks, and institutional […]

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Green hydrogen capacity in China crosses one-million tons mark

Green hydrogen capacity in China crosses one-million tons mark

April 30, 2026 |

In the UK, Fuel Cells Works reported that China’s renewable energy hydrogen production capacity built or under construction has surpassed 1 million tons per year as of March 2026, with operational capacity more than doubling since the end of 2024, according to official figures released today by the National Energy Administration. The Northeast and North […]

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Philippines has huge potential in sustainable aviation fuel production

Philippines has huge potential in sustainable aviation fuel production

April 28, 2026 |

In the Philippines, Philippine News Agency reported that an executive from professional services company GHD said the Philippines has a huge potential in producing sustainable aviation fuel and also likely has the ability to export SAF in the future. “For the Philippines, the opportunity is increasingly clear: strong aviation demand, abundant agricultural residues, and a […]

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DHL and IAG Cargo sign five-year SAF deal covering 240 million liters at London Heathrow

DHL and IAG Cargo sign five-year SAF deal covering 240 million liters at London Heathrow

April 28, 2026 |

In India, BioEnergy Times reported that DHL Group has announced a major expansion of its sustainable aviation fuel partnership with IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), through a new five-year agreement covering SAF uplifted at London Heathrow Airport. The new agreement, taken together with a previous deal renewed in 2025, will […]

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Shanghai Electric develops aviation fuel from waste oil

Shanghai Electric develops aviation fuel from waste oil

April 28, 2026 |

In India, BioEnergy Times reported that Shanghai Electric has announced a major breakthrough in sustainable aviation fuel, with its subsidiary achieving what it describes as a world-first result in converting waste oils into jet fuel. The project, led by Shanghai Boiler Works, has successfully produced 100% sustainable aviation fuel using waste oils and fats as […]

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Gevo withdraws DoE financing application

Gevo withdraws DoE financing application

April 28, 2026 |

In the UK, SAF Investor reported that renewable fuels producer Gevo announced withdrawal of its loan guarantee financing application with the US Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Energy Dominance Financing (EDF). The company said it is developing other funding opportunities to meet its goal of financing the company’s alcohol-to-ket (ATJ)-30 plant by end of […]

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Vietnam’s aviation authority pushes shift to greener operations

Vietnam’s aviation authority pushes shift to greener operations

April 28, 2026 |

In Vietnam, Vietnam Investment Review reported that the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam has instructed aviation stakeholders to study alternative fuels and gradually deploy sustainable aviation fuel, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and accelerate the sector’s energy transition. In April, the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) issued a directive to its affiliated units […]

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Shaphargroup selects Honeywell UOP Ecofining technology for Rotterdam SAF refinery

Shaphargroup selects Honeywell UOP Ecofining technology for Rotterdam SAF refinery

April 28, 2026 |

In the Netherlands, Shaphargroup, the developer behind one of Europe’s most advanced sustainable aviation fuel projects, today announced its plans to deploy Honeywell UOP’s Ecofining process technology for its flagship SAF facility at the Port of Rotterdam. The facility will be designed to produce 200,000 MT of HEFA-SAF per year. Structured as a Special Purpose […]

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Sasol secures EU certification for SAF

Sasol secures EU certification for SAF

April 28, 2026 |

In Kenya, Serrari Group reported that South African petrochemical giant Sasol has received ISCC Plus sustainability certification from Germany’s TUV SUD agency for sustainable aviation fuel produced at its 108,500-barrel-per-day Natref refinery in Sasolburg. The certification, which also covers sustainable chemicals produced at Sasol’s Secunda complex, clears the regulatory path for the company to begin […]

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