In Japan, Nippon reported that Japanese company Cosmo Energy Holdings Co. said that it will start supplying domestic sustainable aviation fuel to All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines in April. Cosmo Energy said that it will be the first to supply SAF made in Japan from materials procured domestically. The company will collect used cooking […]
In Hungary, Hungary Today reported that Budapest Airport’s subsidiary, Airport Fuel Supply Ltd., has successfully passed the audit criteria for the introduction of sustainable aviation fuel at Ferenc Liszt International Airport. Certification is a prerequisite for the airport operator to provide airlines with the minimum 2% sustainable aviation fuel from 1 January 2025, according to […]
In Nebraska, Corporate Travel Management said its proprietary online booking tool (OBT) Lightning now displays SAF scores at the time of booking to help organizations and business travelers make more informed sustainable travel choices. Lightning users will see SAF scores for all 250+ leading airlines when viewing flight search results alongside other critical flight information […]
In California, Verdagy announced it has entered into a strategic partnership with Petron Scientech. Under the terms of the deal, Petron will use 320 MW of Verdagy’s eDynamic electrolyzers to produce over 45 kilo tons per annum (KTA) of green hydrogen for integration into its first biorefinery project for production of SAF, renewable diesel and […]
In Hong Kong, The Standard reported that the local government plans to set a target for sustainable aviation fuel usage for flights departing from Hong Kong within this year as part of its efforts to push forward sustainable practices in the industry. Under Secretary for Transport and Logistics Liu Chun-san said the authorities’ goal is […]
In Illinois, WCIA reported that the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) stated that Illinois farmers produced 688 million bushels of soybeans in 2024. This beat the state’s previous record of 666.75 million bushels, which was set in 2018. The Illinois Soybean Association said, “exceptional yields” and a record “harvested acreage,” helped contribute to the record number […]
In Brazil, Portal do Agronegocios reported that Brazil’s soybean exports are projected to reach 107 million tons in 2025, marking an 8% increase from the 98.8 million tons exported in 2024. The data was released by consultancy Safras & Mercado, which presented the sector’s supply and demand estimates. This forecast represents a revision compared to […]
In Argentina, Bichos de Campo reported that the Buenos Aires Grain Exchange has begun to cut their forecast for the 2024/25 Argentine soybean harvest due to the damage caused by the drought. The new estimate indicates that 49.6 million tons of soybean will be harvested so far this year, a figure one million less than […]
In Brazil, Noticias Agricolas reported that Brazil’s soybean production is expected to reach a record 170.72 million tons in 2024/25, up 15.6% from the previous season, according to Hedgepoint Global Markets. In a report, the consultancy estimated a soybean planted area of 47.54 million hectares this season, also pointing to a new record, while average […]
In Thailand, The Nation reported that the volume of burnt sugarcane during the 2024-25 harvest season is expected to decrease by more than 10% compared to the previous year, with the target set at a 25% reduction, due to several incentives. An official of the Office of the Cane and Sugar Board (OCSB) said that […]
