In India, BioEnergy Times reported that LanzaTech Global has selected Saltend Chemicals Park in Humberside as the preferred location for its DRAGON II project, a $ 689 million investment aimed at large-scale production of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel. The facility is expected to produce about 80,000 tons of SAF each year along with […]
In Switzerland, Kuehne+Nagel, LATAM Cargo, and The Elite Flower have carried out their largest SAF-based operation to date in Latin America, reducing about 300 tons of CO2e linked to the transportation of more than 495 tons of flowers. The initiative reduced CO2e associated with exporting Colombian flowers from Bogota to Miami for Valentine’s Day, one […]
In Washington DC, Visa HQ reported that Air France-KLM CEO Benjamin Smith cautioned that the EU’s RefuelEU Aviation regulation could force the group to slash up to 45% of its Asia network—including many China services—by 2030. The rules compel EU carriers to blend 6% SAF from 2030, rising to 20% by 2035, while non-EU airlines […]
In the Netherlands, SkyNRG has reached financial close for its SAF production facility DSL-01 at the Delfzijl chemical park in the north of the Netherlands. Once operational, it will produce 100,000 tons of SAF each year and 35,000 tons of sustainable by-products including biobased propane, butane, and naphtha. The plant will make use of the […]
In the UK, Heathrow said it is stepping up its carbon-cutting program for a fifth consecutive year with an ambitious target to go 2% beyond the UK’s 3.6% SAF mandate in 2026. Combined, this would see up to 5.6% of all aviation fuel used at Heathrow to be SAF, equating to around 350,000 tons. In […]
In China, China Daily reported that researchers at East China University of Science and Technology in Shanghai have unveiled a technology that converts leftover food waste into green fuel for vessels. The project reached a milestone recently by successfully completing its pilot phase. The system produced green methanol that meets standards for maritime fuel usage, […]
In Bulgaria, Renewables Now reported that Australian low-carbon liquid fuels (LCLF) firm HAMR Energy has closed a $7.1 million Series A funding round, attracting backing from Airbus, Qantas and thyssenkrupp Uhde. HAMR Energy said the investment will help it advance its LCLF projects which are intended to produce fuel from plantation forestry residues. The company’s […]
In Germany, Henkel Adhesive Technologies has entered into a strategic collaboration with Swedish chemical company Sekab to accelerate the transition from fossil-based to bio-based raw materials in adhesive production. The partnership focuses on replacing conventional ethyl acetate with a sustainable, bio-based alternative. “We are proud to collaborate with Sekab on this important journey towards more […]
In India, DataM Intelligence reported that the global waste to energy market reached $38.5 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach $ 68.7 billion by 2031, growing with a CAGR of 7.5% during the forecast period 2024-2031. “Market growth is driven by escalating global waste generation, tightening environmental regulations on landfills, and the push […]
In Indonesia, Indonesia Business Post reported that Indonesia state energy company PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy (PGE) is aiming to begin production from its small-scale green hydrogen pilot project in Ulubelu, Lampung, by the end of 2026. PGE President Director Ahmad Yani said the green hydrogen facility is designed as a non-commercial project with a production […]
