In South Carolina, textile solutions provider Polartec announced the launch of its new bio-based Power Shield fabric technology. The firm noted that the advanced monolithic membrane of Polartec Power Shield is made from a combination of plant-based and non-PFAS materials. “With the launch of Power Shield, we’re reinforcing Polartec’s expanded capabilities of breathable and waterproof […]
In Canada, TC Energy Corporation announced a $21.25 million investment in a renewable natural gas (RNG) production facility near the Jack Daniel Distillery in Lynchburg. Owned by Lynchburg Renewable Fuels, the facility will produce RNG with a carbon intensity score that is 50% lower than traditional natural gas, saving up to 16,000 tons of CO2e […]
In India, Reuters reported that the Indian government plans to call for a global alliance on biofuels among members of the G20 group of countries, India’s oil minister Hardeep Singh Puri said. According to the report India will take over the presidency of the G20 from Indonesia in December. The Asian nation will host a […]
In Georgia, UGA Today reported that a multidisciplinary team of researchers at the University of Georgia and two partner institutions have been awarded a $15.8 million grant over five years from the U.S. Department of Energy to reengineer poplar trees to be used as a sustainable energy source. The researchers will use state-of the-art biotechnology […]
In Minnesota, the Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels), along with other biofuel and agriculture stakeholders in the state, sent a letter to Governor Tim Walz on asking him to remain committed to a regulatory solution that will ensure the year-round availability of E15. In April this year, eight Midwest governors, including Walz, asked the Environmental […]
In Florida, AINonline reported that Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer expects to carry out 100% SAF tests using business jets next year. According to Embraer Executive Jets president and CEO Michael Amalfitano, SAF tests will be performed using a Phenom light jet and a Praetor midsize jet in the first quarter of 2023. The executive also […]
In Florida, AINonline reported that California-based online fuel marketplace provider FuelerLinx has introduced a SAF search and purchasing option to its software. “The addition of SAF is a key moment in the evolution of our software, and it underlines FuelerLinx’s commitment to helping our clients on their path to the industry’s net-zero goal,” said company […]
In Florida, Bombardier and Signature Aviation announced they have reached a multi-year agreement for the purchase of sustainable aviation fuel quantities, utilizing the Book and Claim system, covering all of Bombardier’s flight operations starting in January 2023. The firms noted that the agreement is the first of this scope for a business aviation original equipment […]
In Germany, German tourism group TUI said it has signed a collaboration agreement with Spanish energy company Cepsa to promote the production and supply of sustainable aviation fuel. Under the deal, SAF will be produced from circular raw materials such as used cooking oils, non-food animal waste or biodegradable waste from various industries, and will […]
In Argentina, Ecos365 reported that the local corn bioethanol chamber stressed the need for Argentina to encourage the production of sustainable aviation fuels. In this regard, the chamber pointed out that UN agreement on carbon neutrality for aviation in 2050 represents a huge opportunity for the development of biofuels in the country. The chamber also […]
