In New Zealand, RNZ reported that Scion, a Rotorua-based research institute is aiming to establish a bio-energy industry which will include SAF production. “We’re looking at ways of converting [organic materials] into useful energy products, whether they’re solids, liquids, or gaseous,” said Scion’s bio-energy portfolio leader Paul Bennet. “We are able to produce liquids from […]
GE Aerospace announced on its social media channels that the General Electric GEnx engine had recently completed ground testing on 100% sustainable aviation fuel. The company noted that the SAF testing was carried out in collaboration with NASA. The engine is attached to a Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner jet. “These tests help increase understanding of SAF […]
In Japan, Nippon.com reported that Japanese firms are expected to start work this year to produce sustainable aviation fuel from used cooking oil. According to the report, major overseas renewable fuel producers are already moving to procure high-quality Japanese used cooking oil. The report also noted that the Japanese government aims to replace 10% of […]
In the UK, ARGS reported that the supervisory board of the Latvian airline airBaltic has approved the company’s strategic environmental, social and governance sustainability priorities. Among them, a commitment on reaching carbon neutrality by 2050 has been adopted. Martin Gauss, President and CEO of airBaltic, said: “Sustainability has always been an integral part of airBaltic […]
In India, The Financial Express reported that the Indian Air Force (IAF) has started adopting new technologies to cut carbon emissions. According to the report, The IAF had steered the Bio-Jet Fuel project as a Technology Demonstration to reduce the carbon footprint in the aviation sector. The report also noted that the goal of the […]
In Belgium, Liege Airport said it is the first Belgian airport to announce its readiness to accommodate for the distribution of sustainable aviation fuel to its airline customers. Liege Airport noted its aviation fuel installations, as well as its fuelling staff, are ready to receive, store and distribute sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). “Throughout the last […]
In Florida, The Maritime Executive reported that Hyundai Heavy Industries Group has developed and successfully tested Korea’s first LNG/hydrogen mixed-firing engine. According to the report, the development of the hybrid engine is part of the South Korean shipbuilding industry’s focus on next generation ships and high-value applications which it is pursue to expand its shipbuilding […]
In The Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that oil company Chevron has teamed up with Singapore-based shipping firm Ocean Network Express (ONE) to complete inaugural biofuel bunkering on a 4,800 TEU containership. According to the report, the bunkering operation was witnessed by Singapore Trade Data Exchange (SGTraDex), a digital infrastructure that facilitates the sharing of data […]
In Chile, Green Car Congress reported that e-fuel company HIF Global, together with partners, authorities, and community representatives, celebrated the production of the first liters of synthetic gasoline at the Haru Oni demonstration plant in southern Chile. Haru Oni will produce green hydrogen via electrolysis using renewable energy from the wind. The facility will also […]
In India, local newspaper Financial Express reported that NTPC one of India’s largest power generation company has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Tecnimont, the local subsidiary of Italian company Maire Tecnimont Group. Under the terms of the agreement, the partners will jointly evaluate and explore the possibility to develop commercial green methanol […]
