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Italy allocates up to $461 million a year to support renewable hydrogen production

Italy allocates up to $461 million a year to support renewable hydrogen production

August 13, 2026 |

In Spain, Review Energy reported Italy’s Ministry of Environment and Energy Security (MASE) is implementing a new national support mechanism for renewable hydrogen and biohydrogen production, with annual spending capped at $461 million and incentives covering up to 200,000 tons of annual production capacity. The measure is part of Italy and the European Union’s policies […]

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India awards 30,000-tonne green hydrogen supply contracts to decarbonize state refineries

India awards 30,000-tonne green hydrogen supply contracts to decarbonize state refineries

August 13, 2026 |

In the UK, Fuel Cells Works reported that India’s green hydrogen strategy is beginning to move from production targets into firm industrial demand, with state-owned refiners now securing around 30,000 tons of renewable hydrogen supply annually. Under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, 20,000 tons per year of production and supply capacity was initially awarded for […]

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Japan SAF market to reach 4.48 million tons by 2036, research finds

Japan SAF market to reach 4.48 million tons by 2036, research finds

August 11, 2026 |

In India, Epignosis Insights forecasts the Japan SAF market will grow from 245,000 tons in 2028 to 4.48 million tons by 2036, a volume expansion representing a 43.8% compound annual growth rate. On a revenue basis, the market is projected to climb from $7.08 billion to $149.63 billion over the same period, an implied 46.4% […]

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EcoCeres partners with SF and CNAF to launch sustainable commercial fueling program

EcoCeres partners with SF and CNAF to launch sustainable commercial fueling program

August 11, 2026 |

In Hong Kong, The Standard reported that EcoCeres, a local producer of sustainable fuel, has partnered with SF Holdings and China National Aviation Fuel (CNAF) to launch a customized SAF commercial fueling program, in collaboration with the Second Research Institute of the Civil Aviation Administration of China. Under the partnership, SAF produced by EcoCeres will […]

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Megchem awarded Phelan Green e-SAF project contract

Megchem awarded Phelan Green e-SAF project contract

August 11, 2026 |

In South Africa, Megchem reported that the firm has been awarded the contract to deliver the Basic Engineering Design (BED) package for the Balance of Plant (BOP), site-wide infrastructure, and overall plant integration services for the Phelan Green Electro-Sustainable Aviation Fuel (e-SAF) Project near Hopefield in the Western Cape, South Africa. The Phelan Green project […]

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Germany set to fine airlines for failing to use sustainable jet fuel

Germany set to fine airlines for failing to use sustainable jet fuel

August 11, 2026 |

In Germany, DPA reported that German transport authorities are planning to impose a penalty on airlines that fail to use sufficient SAF. The Transport Ministry aims to introduce a penalty charge of $1,53 per ton of SAF that airlines fail to use as required under an EU regulation, according to the report. Since 2025, airlines […]

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China’s green jet fuel expansion raises pressure on global feedstock supply

China’s green jet fuel expansion raises pressure on global feedstock supply

August 11, 2026 |

In China, Caixin Global reported that Chinese state-owned energy companies are rapidly expanding sustainable aviation fuel production, in a state-backed buildout that could tighten global supplies of a key raw material heavily relied on by European airlines. Driven by national strategic priorities, China announced 16 new sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) projects in the first half […]

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American Airlines and Infinium announce commercial passenger flight powered by eSAF

American Airlines and Infinium announce commercial passenger flight powered by eSAF

August 11, 2026 |

In Texas, American Airlines and Infinium announced its first delivery of electro sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) to a commercial airport for use in a commercial passenger flight. The eSAF was allocated to an American flight that departed Corpus Christi International Airport (CRP) and landed at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). The eSAF used for […]

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Kazakhstan eyes SAF industry with Alatau pilot project

Kazakhstan eyes SAF industry with Alatau pilot project

August 11, 2026 |

In Kazakhstan, The Astana Times reported that Kazakhstan took a step toward entering the emerging market for sustainable aviation fuel after signing a memorandum with Hong Kong-based Full Vision Capital to explore building an integrated production ecosystem in Alatau, a project that could position the country within the global aviation industry’s decarbonization efforts. The memorandum […]

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Caribbean sargassum emerges as feedstock for SAF

Caribbean sargassum emerges as feedstock for SAF

August 11, 2026 |

In Argentina, AviacionLine reported that the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and various stakeholders across the aviation industry are evaluating the technical and economic feasibility of using sargassum seaweed to produce SAF in the Caribbean. “No single feedstock will meet global demand for Sustainable Aviation Fuel on its own,” said Sylvain Verdier, Strategy Manager at […]

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