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Helicopters powered by SAF descend on Dallas for Verticon

Helicopters powered by SAF descend on Dallas for Verticon

March 11, 2025 |

In New Jersey, AIN reported that many of the helicopters that flew to the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center in Dallas last weekend for display at Verticon did so on sustainable aviation fuel. The 30% SAF blend was provided by Avfuel and paid for by Airbus Helicopters, according to the report. “The future of vertical […]

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SK Energy partners with Cathay Pacific to expand SAF exports

SK Energy partners with Cathay Pacific to expand SAF exports

March 11, 2025 |

In South Korea, Korea Herald reported that Korean oil refiner SK Energy announced that it recently signed a comprehensive partnership with Hong Kong-based airline Cathay Pacific Airways to promote the expansion of its sustainable aviation fuel exports. The partnership explores the potential supply of SAF for cargo planes in addition to its current use in […]

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SEKO inks SAF deal with United

SEKO inks SAF deal with United

March 11, 2025 |

In Illinois, SEKO Logistics announced a partnership with United Airlines with the first purchase of SAF. As a key participant in United’s Eco-Skies Alliance, SEKO not only shares in the cost of acquiring lower emission fuels, but also plays a role in promoting the adoption and integration of SAF across the logistics industry. “United Cargo […]

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INERATEC secures $43.7 million financing commitment for Europe’s largest e-Fuel-production plant in Frankfurt

INERATEC secures $43.7 million financing commitment for Europe’s largest e-Fuel-production plant in Frankfurt

March 11, 2025 |

In Germany, sustainable e-fuel production firm INERATEC formally agreed a $43.7 million venture debt loan with the European Investment Bank (EIB) and $32.7 million grant with Breakthrough Energy Catalyst. The combined $76.5million backing will finance construction of Europe`s largest sustainable e-Fuel production plant in Frankfurt and e-Fuel research and development of future, key steps in […]

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Aircraft at Romania’s Cluj Airport start using SAF supplied by OMV Petrom

Aircraft at Romania’s Cluj Airport start using SAF supplied by OMV Petrom

March 11, 2025 |

In Romania, Romania Insider reported that aircrafts at Cluj-Napoca International Airport can use sustainable aviation fuel provided by OMV Petrom. The planes taking off from Cluj Airport are fueled with a blend of 2% SAF, thereby reducing their environmental impact. Nearly 1,800 flights were operated in January and February using this fuel, covering all departures […]

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Taiyo Oil selects Honeywell Ethanol To Jet technology for SAF production

Taiyo Oil selects Honeywell Ethanol To Jet technology for SAF production

March 11, 2025 |

In Japan, Honeywell announced that Taiyo Oil has chosen the Honeywell UOP Ethanol to Jet (ETJ) technology to produce SAF at its Okinawa Operations in Japan. This facility will be based on Honeywell UOP’s first ETJ license and basic engineering design in the Asia Pacific region with a production target of 200 million liters per […]

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DB SCHENKER supplies Mercedes-Benz with record SAF volume

DB SCHENKER supplies Mercedes-Benz with record SAF volume

March 11, 2025 |

In Germany, DB SCHENKER said that Mercedes-Benz has placed the largest single-volume order for SAF by a DB SCHENKER customer. The record agreement reduces the global automotive company’s CO2e emissions by 40,000 tons through the procurement of around 13,000 tons of SAF, DB SCHENKER said. The biofuel is accredited for export air freight shipments from […]

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Bioceres obtains US patent for its HB4 wheat

Bioceres obtains US patent for its HB4 wheat

March 9, 2025 |

In Argentina, Bichos de Campo reported that Argentine firm Bioceres Crop Solutions has received a “notice of approval” from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and already has legal protection for an event which corresponds to the transgenic wheat HB4, the first transgenic wheat to be cultivated and consumed in the world. “This […]

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Grain Growers of Canada react to U.S. tariffs

Grain Growers of Canada react to U.S. tariffs

March 9, 2025 |

In Canada, Farmtario reported that Canadian grain farmers are bracing for significant economic hardship following the United States’ decision to impose a 25% tariff on Canadian grain and grain products. The report noted that the Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) is now urging the Canadian government to take immediate action to eliminate the tariffs, highlighting […]

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Senate approves reform in committees banning GMO corn in Mexico

Senate approves reform in committees banning GMO corn in Mexico

March 9, 2025 |

In Mexico, Infobae reported that Mexico’s Senate approved in Committees the constitutional reform promoted by President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo that seeks to prohibit transgenic corn in the country, in order to protect native corn. The Senate’s joint committees on Constitutional Affairs, Agriculture and First Legislative Studies approved the constitutional reform that seeks to modify articles […]

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