In Germany, the Lufthansa Group said it is introducing an environmental cost surcharge, which is intended to cover part of the steadily rising additional costs due to regulatory environmental requirements. These include the statutory blending quota of initially 2% for SAF for departures from European Union (EU) countries from January 1, 2025, adjustments to the […]
In New Zealand, Air New Zealand said it has received a shipment of SAF into Wellington, its first delivery to the nation’s capital city, marking another step towards its target of net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Manufactured by EcoCeres in China from 100% used cooking oil and supplied and blended by Exxon Mobil, the […]
In Switzerland, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the approval of a non-binding legislative proposal to the Spanish government to promote the production of SAF in Spain. The Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge Commission of Spain’s Congress of Deputies approved a proposal calling for the central government to provide incentives for SAF production, fund […]
In Luxembourg, The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Cepsa signed a $305 million loan agreement for the construction of an advanced biofuels plant to be located next to the ¨La Rábida Energy Park¨ in Palos de la Frontera, Andalusia. The plant, which Cepsa is building together with Bio-Oils, will produce sustainable aviation fuel and renewable […]
In Japan, IHI Corporation together with the Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment (ISCE), a research institute under the Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Singapore, has been working on the development of technology for the synthesis of sustainable aviation fuel. IHI Corporation stated that the decision has now been taken to proceed […]
In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Gulf News reported that the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has signed an agreement with a company to trial an environmentally-friendly hydrogen bus in Dubai’s climate and operational conditions. Ahmed Hashem Bahrozyan, CEO of RTA’s Public Transport Agency, said: “These buses represent a sustainable future for transportation […]
In France, HDF Energy, a manufacturer of high-power fuel cells and developer of large-scale hydrogen infrastructure, announces that the European Commission has approved French financial support for its industrial project within the framework of the IPCEIs (Important Projects of Common European Interest). The grant, worth up to $184 million, will be dedicated to the development […]
In Ireland, Research and Markets reported that the global biomass gasification market is forecast to have a projected CAGR of 8.58% from 2019 to 2029, with market valuation of $143 billion by 2029, up from $85.49 billion last year. The research noted that biomass gasification is gaining traction due to technological advancements and surging global […]
In Texas, Bioelements Group, a sustainable packaging company in Latin America, announced its expansion into the United States with the opening of U.S. headquarters in Houston and with a BIOLab research facility planned for the future. The company develops and offers a packaging portfolio which includes different types of biobased, biodegradable and compostable materials. Based […]
In the UK, bp said it has agreed to acquire Bunge’s 50% holding interest in its bp Bunge Bioenergia S.A. joint venture, one of Brazil’s leading biofuels-producing companies. Upon completion, bp said it will become sole owner of the industrial scale sugarcane and ethanol business. The enterprise value of the stake to be acquired is […]
