In the UK, Green Air News reported that SkyNRG, a supplier and emerging producer of sustainable aviation fuels, has highlighted a global shortage beyond 2030 of waste fats, oils and greases, currently the primary feedstock for SAF production, and urged accelerated transition to alternative pathways to meet soaring demand for the new fuels. In its […]
In the UK, Skift reported that Rolls-Royce believes that sustainable aviation fuel is the only viable path to cutting emissions for long-haul air travel in the next 20 years. Rolls-Royce CEO Tufan Erginbilgiç dismissed the idea that other technologies will meaningfully cut emissions for larger aircraft anytime soon: “In the next 20 years, [sustainable aviation […]
In France, Axens and GreenSinnergy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the development of sustainable aviation fuel projects in Argentina and across Latin America. Under the terms of the MoU, GreenSinnergy will lead the project development efforts, while Axens will serve as the licensor-of-record for key technologies, including CO2 capture, hydrogen purification, […]
In Arizona, USA BioEnergy (USABE) announced it has signed a letter of intent with LP Building Solutions outlining the parties’ plans to enter a long-term supply agreement for sustainably sourced wood fiber to support operations at USABE’s planned Texas Renewable Fuels (TRF) biorefinery in Bon Wier, Texas. The advanced biorefinery will require raw wood feedstocks […]
In Pennsylvania, Greene Tweed has released results from a study confirming the compatibility of its fluorine-based elastomer seals with SAF. The results provide critical insights for aerospace leaders transitioning to sustainable, low-emission fuels, while ensuring safety and reliability, the firm said. As the aerospace industry focuses on decarbonization, SAFs offer substantial CO2 reductions of over […]
In Mexico, Mexico News Daily reported that Airbus and Mexican airline Volaris have established a strategic alliance with the aim of supporting the development and adoption of sustainable aviation fuels in Mexico. “This initiative supports our environmental objectives and our participation in broader international decarbonization efforts,” Volaris said. In a Letter of Intent (Lol) presented […]
In France, Airbus said that all its aircraft are capable of flying on a maximum 50% blend of sustainable aviation fuel and conventional fuel. By 2030, all Airbus aircraft and helicopters will be capable of flying with up to 100% SAF, the aircraft manufacturer said. “SAF is one of the key ways that the aviation […]
In Australia, Grain Central reported that a new collaborative laboratory will allow researchers to share expertise between Australia and France to boost wheat yields. The report noted that the International Associated Laboratory “Wheat Adaptation to changing environments” (WheatACE) involves researchers from The University of Queensland, the French National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and the […]
In Wisconsin, researchers at University of Wisconsin–Madison are engineering beneficial bacteria and breeding more-resilient crops with the aim to minimize farmers’ reliance on synthetic fertilizers, increase their cost savings and help protect the environment. The research has support from the U.S. Department of Energy, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the National Science Foundation. “We […]
In Missouri, Brownfield reported that U.S. crop condition ratings improved at least slightly over the past week, according to the latest update from the USDA. The USDA said that 71% of U.S. corn is good to excellent, up 2% on the week, with 97% planted and 87% emerged. Also, 68% of soybeans are called good […]
