In France, Axens announced the launch of the ERA project (Ethanol to Refuel Aviation), France’s first industrial-scale SAF production unit based on advanced bioethanol. With a planned capacity of 50,000 tons per year, the facility—currently in the process of site selection in France—is expected to start operations in 2030. The ERA project further strengthens Axens’ […]
In Nigeria, The Guardian reported that the Federal Government of Nigeria inaugurated a seven-member National High-Level Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Steering Committee to coordinate the implementation of Nigeria’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel Program and drive the decarbonization of the country’s aviation sector. The committee comprises the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Minister of Innovation, Science […]
In the UK, Air Canada and Airbus announced their intent to establish a jointly funded sustainability co-investment platform. This agreement states a shared objective to invest up to approximately $10 million, through the platform to support a commercial-scale SAF industry in Canada. Both companies are confident that, with a supportive public policy framework in place, […]
In Brazil, Brazil Energy Insight reported that Portugal and Brazil are seeking to attract Brazilian investors to build one or two advanced biofuel and sustainable aviation fuel plants in Portugal. Portugal’s energy minister Maria da Graca Carvalho said she would discuss the project — which targets both the domestic and European markets — when meeting […]
In India, DataM Intelligence reported that the global SAF market was valued at $3.8 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $84.5 billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 35.2% during the forecast period from 2026 to 2035. The report noted that Europe has a 36.8% share of the global SAF market: “Europe […]
In Georgia, Delta Air Lines said it is scaling SAF through a multi-airport collaboration supported by Shell Aviation that aims to expand SAF availability and adoption. Together, the two companies will expand SAF availability across key U.S. hubs and priority cities — including Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Portland International Airport (PDX), John. F. Kennedy […]
In Brazil, G1 reported that consulting firm Safras & Mercado estimates that Brazil will harvest a record crop of 180.1 million tons in 2026/27. The volume represents a growth of 0.98% compared to the previous cycle, but the expansion should be limited by tighter profit margins for producers and by concerns about the possible effects […]
In Brazil, UOL reported that Brazil’s corn production for 2025/26 was estimated at a record 141.73 million tons, after the National Supply Company (Conab) raised its projection by about 1.5 million tons compared to the June survey, with results from the ongoing harvest. Until last month, Conab was still projecting a drop compared to the […]
In Argentina, the Argentine Government confirmed that the Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries authorized, through Resolution 113/2026, the commercialization for all uses of a new genetically modified soybean that incorporates tolerance to herbicides that inhibit the HPPD enzyme, glyphosate, glufosinate ammonium and 2,4-D, and protection against the soybean cyst nematode and certain lepidopteran insects. […]
In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that Indonesia has begun the phased implementation of a new centralized export system for strategic commodities, including palm oil products. According to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), the policy is expected to have the greatest impact on US buyers of Indonesian palm oil. The new “single-gate” export system was announced […]
