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Boeing provides guidance on SAF usage for defense aircraft

Boeing provides guidance on SAF usage for defense aircraft

July 23, 2024 |

In the UK, Boeing has released guidance to defense customers that company-built military aircraft can operate on sustainable aviation fuel at currently approved limits of up to 50% blend with conventional fuel. The guidance aims to support global militaries who are evaluating the adoption of SAF into their fleets, the company said. The global No […]

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INJAZ Al-Arab and Boeing launch sustainable aviation course in Middle East

INJAZ Al-Arab and Boeing launch sustainable aviation course in Middle East

July 23, 2024 |

In the UK, Times Aerospace reported that INJAZ Al-Arab, a member of Junior Achievement (JA) Worldwide, has joined forces with Boeing to launch a course on aviation sustainability. The report stated that he course is available on the INJAZ Campus digital education platform and aims to equip 4,000 high school and university students in Algeria, […]

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Thai researchers aim to expand production of jet biofuels

Thai researchers aim to expand production of jet biofuels

July 23, 2024 |

In the UK, Times Higher Education reported that researchers from Chulalongkorn University in Thailand are using forage grass to feed microorganisms and convert the resulting fat into jet fuel, aiming to replace petroleum-based energy. The “Development of scaling-up technology for production of microbial lipid for biojet fuel synthesis” research project led by researchers from the […]

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GA Telesis Engine Services announces adoption of SAF for its engine testing

GA Telesis Engine Services announces adoption of SAF for its engine testing

July 23, 2024 |

In Finland, GA Telesis Engine Services (Gates), a specialist in aircraft jet engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO), announced a milestone in its commitment to sustainability and environmental protection through the adoption of SAF provided by Neste. In collaboration with DHL, GATES will begin integrating Neste-produced SAF into its engine testing operations in Finland. Gunnar […]

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Oneok announces refined products pipeline expansion to the Greater Denver area

Oneok announces refined products pipeline expansion to the Greater Denver area

July 23, 2024 |

In Oklahoma, Oneok announced plans to expand its pipeline capacity connecting Mid-Continent and Gulf Coast refined products supply with the greater Denver area to meet growing demand and increase connectivity with Denver International Airport (DIA). The project includes construction of a new 230-mile, 16-inch diameter pipeline from Scott City, Kansas, to DIA and the addition […]

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Chair of Sustainable Aviation reacts to King’s proposed SAF policy in the UK

Chair of Sustainable Aviation reacts to King’s proposed SAF policy in the UK

July 23, 2024 |

In the UK, International Airport Review reported that Matt Gorman, the chair of Sustainable Aviation, an industry alliance designed to promote cleaner and more sustainable practice in the airport and aviation sector, has issued this statement, responding to the King Charles III’s recent speech and proposed SAF policy. “This announcement represents a significant milestone in […]

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SAF production capacity in the US to rise fourteen-fold in 2024, EIA says

SAF production capacity in the US to rise fourteen-fold in 2024, EIA says

July 23, 2024 |

In Washington D.C. Reuters reported that production capacity of sustainable aviation fuel in the United States could grow by 1400% this year if all announced capacity additions come on line, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The EIA anticipates domestic production of biofuels will increase by about 50% in 2024, led by rising SAF […]

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Amex GBT reinforces commitment to SAF through new Avelia agreement with Shell Aviation

Amex GBT reinforces commitment to SAF through new Avelia agreement with Shell Aviation

July 23, 2024 |

In New York, American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) and Shell Aviation, announced a new extended agreement to support growth of the Avelia sustainable aviation fuel program. Avelia has more than 30 corporates and airlines participating in the program including Amex GBT customers Bank of America and Google. Amex GBT noted that there are […]

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TotalEnergies and partners launch permanent offer of SAF on the Paris-Saclay-Versailles platform

TotalEnergies and partners launch permanent offer of SAF on the Paris-Saclay-Versailles platform

July 21, 2024 |

In France, TotalEnergies, Daher and Groupe ADP inaugurated a permanent offer of sustainable aviation fuel on the Paris-Saclay-Versailles platform. Available since the beginning of June, the sustainable aviation fuel produced and distributed by TotalEnergies comes from waste and residues from the circular economy. It is incorporated up to 35% with conventional kerosene. “We are delighted […]

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Saudi Aramco, Chemanol ink 20-year methanol supply deal

Saudi Aramco, Chemanol ink 20-year methanol supply deal

July 21, 2024 |

In the UK, Energy Digital reported that Saudi Aramco Total Refining and Petrochemical Company (SATORP), a collaboration between Saudi Aramco and TotalEnergies, has secured a 20-year agreement with Chemanol, a Saudi methanol chemicals company.  Under the terms of the deal, Chemanol will supply 100,000 metric tons of methanol annually for SATORP’s Amiral project, a petrochemical […]

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