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Neste, CIM ink deal to enable the fulfillment of France’s SAF blending obligations 

Neste, CIM ink deal to enable the fulfillment of France’s SAF blending obligations 

November 24, 2022 |

In Finland, Neste and CIM, part of NOVEN Group in France announced their collaboration to enable the supply of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel into France.  Neste noted that the collaboration enables fuel marketing companies to comply with the French mandate for sustainable aviation fuel, which has set a requirement to include a minimum of […]

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Neste gets A3 issuer rating from Moody’s

Neste gets A3 issuer rating from Moody’s

November 24, 2022 |

In Finland, Neste reported that Moody’s Investors Service has assigned the company an A3 long term issuer rating and a baseline credit assessment (bca) of baa1. The Finnish company noted that Moody’s rating rationale highlights Neste’s strong business profile with high profitability as a global producer of renewable products, the competitive advantage in sourcing waste […]

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Arkema increases bio-based offer with new range of mass balance acrylic materials

Arkema increases bio-based offer with new range of mass balance acrylic materials

November 24, 2022 |

In France, Arkema announced the certification of a range of bio-attributed acrylic monomers using the mass balance approach.  Arkema noted that these monomers enable the firm to start offering certified bio-attributed specialty acrylic additives and resins for a wide range of applications. The launch of Arkema’s new range of bio-attributed acrylic monomers and specialty acrylic […]

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University of Maine claims first 100% bio-based 3D-printed home 

University of Maine claims first 100% bio-based 3D-printed home 

November 24, 2022 |

In Maine, the University of Maine Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC) unveiled BioHome3D, what it claims to be the first 3D-printed house made entirely with bio-based materials.  BioHome3D was developed with funding from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Hub and Spoke program between the UMaine and Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Partners included MaineHousing and […]

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Five Australian firms take part in Qantas’ SAF coalition

Five Australian firms take part in Qantas’ SAF coalition

November 24, 2022 |

In Australia, The Sydney Morning Herald reported that five of Australia’s biggest companies will pay a premium to offset the cost of their air travel through investing in sustainable aviation fuel. Australia Post, KPMG, Macquarie Group, Woodside Energy and Boston Consulting Group are the first corporate partners of Qantas’s SAF coalition, in which members will […]

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WSU researchers look ways to boost sustainable aviation

WSU researchers look ways to boost sustainable aviation

November 24, 2022 |

In Washington, Washington State University (WSU) said that researchers in eight programs among three colleges on two campuses are exploring energy sources, testing, supply-chain logistics and policy in the quest for sustainable air transportation. The university noted that it is a co‑leader with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology of ASCENT, a consortium of research universities, […]

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Argentine government establishes new guidelines for the supply of biofuels

Argentine government establishes new guidelines for the supply of biofuels

November 24, 2022 |

In Argentina, Infocampo reported that the country’s Ministry of Energy established the guidelines for the supply of biofuels intended for blending with conventional fuels in the country. The government established that blenders must report, before the 20th of each month, the estimated monthly demand for biodiesel or bioethanol for the following quarterly period. Biofuels producers […]

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TotalEnergies and Air Liquide to produce low-carbon hydrogen at the Grandpuits Zero Crude Platform

TotalEnergies and Air Liquide to produce low-carbon hydrogen at the Grandpuits Zero Crude Platform

November 23, 2022 |

In France, Air Liquide said it is entering a partnership related to producing and valorizing low-carbon hydrogen at TotalEnergies Granpuits biorefinery site. Under a long-term contract, Air Liquide will invest over $134.7 million in the construction and operation of a new unit producing hydrogen, from which TotalEnergies is committing to purchase the hydrogen produced for […]

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Study forecasts global SAF market to grow at a CAGR of 26.2% in 2022-2050

Study forecasts global SAF market to grow at a CAGR of 26.2% in 2022-2050

November 23, 2022 |

In Delaware, market research firm TMR reported that the global SAF market is estimated to grow at compound annual growth rate of 26.2% during the forecast period between 2022 and 2050. The report stated that the global sustainable aviation fuel market is forecasted to reach a value of 402 billion by 2050. TMR also noted […]

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Advanced Biofuels Canada welcomes draft regulation to exempt SAF from the federal carbon charge

Advanced Biofuels Canada welcomes draft regulation to exempt SAF from the federal carbon charge

November 23, 2022 |

In Canada, Advanced Biofuels Canada (ABFC) recognized the government of Canada for taking concrete steps towards decarbonizing aviation by publishing draft regulations exempting SAF from the federal carbon charge under the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act (GGPPA). The draft regulations create a definition of ‘bio-aviation fuel’ and establish a full exemption of SAF from the […]

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