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Malaysian Aviation Group inks SAF agreement with Petronas Dagangan

Malaysian Aviation Group inks SAF agreement with Petronas Dagangan

May 31, 2023 |

In Malaysia, Reuters reported that Malaysian Aviation Group (MAG) has signed a sustainable aviation fuel offtake agreement with Petronas Dagangan Under the terms of the agreement, Petronas Dagangan will supply more than 230,000 tons of SAF to MAG’s airlines – national carrier Malaysia Airlines, and Firefly and MASwings – with the first delivery expected from […]

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Engineers India aims to boost its presence in the SAF sector

Engineers India aims to boost its presence in the SAF sector

May 31, 2023 |

In India, Business Today reported that state-owned engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) consultancy Engineers India Ltd (EIL) aims to develop SAF production to boost its presence in the biofuels sector. According to the report, the company is working closely on SAF technologies with the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research-Indian Institute of Petroleum (IIP-CSIR) and […]

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Iberia Airport Services and Repsol use SAF in handling activities at Bilbao Airport

Iberia Airport Services and Repsol use SAF in handling activities at Bilbao Airport

May 31, 2023 |

In Spain, Iberia Airport Services and Repsol said they have carried out handling activities at Bilbao airport with 100% renewable fuel. Over the next month, both companies will use a sustainable fuel, treated at the Petronor plant, for all aircraft and customer service operations at Loiu airport. For one month, Iberia Airport Services will supply […]

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Scan Global Logistics launches pilot project with Majid Al Futtaim Lifestyle using SAF

Scan Global Logistics launches pilot project with Majid Al Futtaim Lifestyle using SAF

May 31, 2023 |

In Dubai, Scan Global Logistics announced a new partnership with Majid Al Futtaim Lifestyle, aiming to reduce CO2 emissions by using SAF for airfreight shipments from Asia to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Fahed Ghanim, CEO of Majid Al Futtaim Lifestyle, said: “Majid Al Futtaim Lifestyle is proud to partner with Scan Global Logistics to […]

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Changsu Industrial, TotalEnergies Corbion collaborate to advance adoption of biobased BOPLA films

Changsu Industrial, TotalEnergies Corbion collaborate to advance adoption of biobased BOPLA films

May 26, 2023 |

In The Netherlands, Xiamen Changsu Industrial and TotalEnergies Corbion have announced a strategic cooperation agreement that will further advance the polylactic acid (PLA) industry.  Under the partnership, both firms will work together in the market promotion, product development, and research and development of new technologies and applications of biaxially oriented polylactic acid (BOPLA). “The bioplastic […]

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Bona launches new 99% biobased all-purpose cleaner

Bona launches new 99% biobased all-purpose cleaner

May 26, 2023 |

In Colorado, Bona announces the launch of its new USDA Certified Biobased Bona All-Purpose Cleaner.  The company also noted that the packaging for Bona All-Purpose Cleaner is made from 30% post-consumer recycled materials. “This new all-purpose cleaner offers an effective streak-free clean while also being sustainably crafted,” said Leah Bradley, Senior Brand Manager, Bona. “As […]

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Advanced biofuels market to reach 43.1 billion by 2033, study finds

Advanced biofuels market to reach 43.1 billion by 2033, study finds

May 26, 2023 |

In Delaware, a new report by Future Market Insights (FMI) forecasted that the advanced biofuels market will be worth $19.28 billion in 2023 and $43.19 billion in 2033.  Ethanol is anticipated to have considerable growth in the advanced biofuel sector due to its broad use in automobiles without necessitating adjustments to the internal combustion engine, […]

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Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team targets over 60% emissions reduction through biofuel use for F1’s European season

Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team targets over 60% emissions reduction through biofuel use for F1’s European season

May 26, 2023 |

In the UK, the Mercedes Benz-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team, Malaysian oil firm Petronas and other logistics partners are working together to deliver the aspiration of a fully biofueled European season following a successful trial in 2022 which saw an 89% reduction in CO₂ freight emissions. The company is announcing its ambition of achieving over 60% […]

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Trafigura highlights role of hydrogen-based fuels in decarbonizing shipping

Trafigura highlights role of hydrogen-based fuels in decarbonizing shipping

May 26, 2023 |

In Singapore, Trafigura has published new research highlighting the vital role that hydrogen-based fuels will play in decarbonizing shipping. The new research also highlighted the potential for countries in the ‘Global South’ to produce green ammonia and green methanol to satisfy growing global demand for these low-emission fuels. “Our research estimates the ‘Global South’ could […]

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Boeing boss says SAF will never achieve the price of jet fuel

Boeing boss says SAF will never achieve the price of jet fuel

May 26, 2023 |

In the UK, City A.M reported that the head of Boeing, David Calhoun, has warned that new sustainable biofuels will “never achieve the price of jet fuel.” However, Calhoun said he believes sustainable aviation fuels have the potential to become more economical. “I don’t think we will ever achieve the price of Jet A. I […]

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