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New Rise starts commercial SAF production and secures first order

New Rise starts commercial SAF production and secures first order

March 4, 2025 |

In Nevada, XCF Global Capital announced the commencement of commercial production of neat SAF at New Rise Renewables. In addition, New Rise has entered into an irrevocable corporate purchase order (ICPO) for the sale of over 3 million gallons of neat SAF with an unaffiliated third-party buyer. The first shipments of neat SAF are expected […]

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BRK Technology outlines growth strategy for 2025 as SAF interest intensifies

BRK Technology outlines growth strategy for 2025 as SAF interest intensifies

March 4, 2025 |

In Hong Kong, BRK Technology, a specialist in next-generation algae-based biofuels, unveiled its strategic roadmap for 2025. With governments, airlines, and industry stakeholders prioritizing decarbonization, the company said it is expanding production capacity, advancing research into high-yield algae strains, and strengthening strategic partnerships to accelerate the commercialization of its algae-based fuel solutions. “Sustainable aviation fuel […]

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Australia funds Queensland study to produce SAF from sugarcane waste

Australia funds Queensland study to produce SAF from sugarcane waste

March 4, 2025 |

In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Al-Arabiya reported that the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) will provide $5 million to technology firm Licella for a study on a biorefinery in Queensland to produce sustainable aviation fuel for the Brisbane Airport. The report noted that the project would located at the Isis Central Sugar Mill which […]

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First use of SAF in Saudi Arabia to be at Red Sea International Airport

First use of SAF in Saudi Arabia to be at Red Sea International Airport

March 4, 2025 |

In Saudi Arabia, Arab News reported that sustainable aviation fuel will be used in Saudi Arabia for the first time after a deal was struck for airplanes using Red Sea International Airport. An agreement between Red Sea Global, daa International, and Arabian Petroleum Supply Co. will see the airport supplied with a 35% SAF blend, […]

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Senior Aerospace UPECA and DHL contribute to more sustainable air freight with SAF

Senior Aerospace UPECA and DHL contribute to more sustainable air freight with SAF

March 4, 2025 |

In Malaysia, Senior Aerospace UPECA, a subsidiary of Senior plc, has signed an agreement with DHL Express for the use of the GoGreen Plus service. The partnership enables UPECA to invest in sustainable aviation fuel to drive up to 30% reduction in carbon emissions associated with their time-definite international shipments. “At UPECA, we believe SAF […]

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Zeon invests in Aether to boost SAF production

Zeon invests in Aether to boost SAF production

March 4, 2025 |

In Japan, Zeon Corporation, through its venture capital arm Zeon Ventures, has invested in Aether Fuels, a Singapore/U.S. startup developing a production technology for scalable and cost-competitive sustainable liquid fuels. Alongside this investment, Zeon will proactively identify new business opportunities in sustainable aviation fuel. Aether converts waste carbon into sustainable liquid fuels for the aviation […]

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Chinese researchers set new benchmark in solar hydrogen production efficiency

Chinese researchers set new benchmark in solar hydrogen production efficiency

March 2, 2025 |

In China, CGTN reported that a team of Chinese researchers has achieved a record solar hydrogen production efficiency of 10.36%, sustained for over a month, paving the way for large-scale green hydrogen production. According to a study recently published in Nature Communications, researchers from the University of Science and Technology of China and Wuhan University […]

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Japanese companies create JV for bioethanol production

Japanese companies create JV for bioethanol production

March 2, 2025 |

In Japan, Nippon Paper Group, Sumitomo Corporation and Green Earth Institute have reached an agreement to establish a joint venture company, Morisora Bio Refinery LLC, which will focus on the production and sale of bioethanol and biochemicals derived from woody biomass.  Establishment of the joint venture is scheduled for March 2025. The joint venture will […]

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Iraq plans new waste-to-energy project

Iraq plans new waste-to-energy project

March 2, 2025 |

In the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Zawya reported that Iraq is advancing plans to develop silica sand and waste-to-energy projects this year, according to a spokesperson of the National Investment Commission (NIC). Hanan Jassim reportedly said the country’s second waste-to-energy project will be built in Abu Ghraib in Baghdad governorate following the successful award of […]

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Lactips launches new bio-based, compostable sealant grade for dry food products

Lactips launches new bio-based, compostable sealant grade for dry food products

March 2, 2025 |

In Michigan, Packaging Strategies reported that Lactips, a French company producing 100% biobased natural polymers that are water-soluble and biodegradable in various environment, is expanding its paper coating range.  The new CareTips PFP344MAX sealant grade offers high sealability for optimum protection of packaged products. 100% bio-based, recyclable and compostable at home, with no PFAs, it […]

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