In the UK, the BBC reported that Heathrow Airport has called for the government to help make sustainable aviation fuel more commercially viable in the country. “It’s about economic opportunity, creating jobs here in the UK and securing the country’s future energy supplies,” said Heathrow CEO John Holland-Kaye. The executive added that although Heathrow has […]
In India, Outlook India reported that Airbus India and South Asia VP Frederic Combes said Airbus is willing to set up an ecosystem giving a push to sustainable aviation fuel in order to decarbonize the aviation sector. The European aerospace company sees India as the best country for SAF development in South Asia, according to […]
In Denmark, Topsoe said it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with global chemicals and energy company Sasol with the intent to establish a 50/50 joint venture in 2023 to develop sustainable aviation fuel solutions. Topsoe noted that The JV will develop, build, own, and operate ventures producing SAF based on Sasol’s Fischer Tropsch […]
In Denmark, logistics and transport firm DSV announced it is purchasing sustainable aviation fuel for all its 2023 business air travel. “DSV is proud to replace all fossil jet fuel with SAF for all of our 2023 business flights. As one of the world’s largest freight forwarders, we recognize our responsibility to work towards reducing […]
In Germany, DHL Express announced the launch of GoGreen Plus, a new service that will allow customers to reduce the carbon emissions associated with their shipments through the use of SAF. The new service will be initially launched in the UK, shortly followed by Italy, Denmark, Sweden, Canada, Australia, South Africa, and the United Arab […]
In France, Technip Energies said it has been awarded a Front-End Engineering and Design (FEED) contract by Arcadia eFuels for a commercial eFuels facility for sustainable aviation fuels production in Vordingborg, Denmark. The firm noted that pre-FEED and early works recently concluded, while the involved parties aim to support plant startup in 2026. Arcadia eFuels […]
In France, Global Bioenergies announced the start of the balloting process for ASTM certification of the company’s technology to produce SAF. The firm aims to produce SAF through its bio-isobutene technology, and has worked these last years on the ASTM international certification procedure. The balloting process, a key step for such certification, is now scheduled. […]
In Italy, Eni Sustainable Mobility said it has entered into an agreement to partners in a 50-50 joint venture with PBF Energy for the biorefinery currently under construction co-located with PBF’s Chalmette Refinery in Louisiana, in the United States. Upon consummation of the transaction, which is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals, Eni […]
In France, biobased chemicals firm Groupe Berkem announced the closing of the acquisition of i.Bioceuticals, a North American distributor of nutritional ingredients from INC. Olivier Fahy, Chairman and CEO of Groupe Berkem, said: “Thanks to its know-how in plant extraction and more specifically in the antioxidant market targeting health purposes, Groupe Berkem has been able […]
In Italy, cruise operator Costa Group and methanol producer Proman, have signed an agreement to drive further the implementation of methanol as a marine fuel for the cruise industry. The partnership aims to accelerate the energy transition and decarbonization of the existing fleet by enhancing the supply of sustainable methanol, paving the way for the […]
