In Thailand, ScandAsia reported that Danish carbon reduction technology firm Topsoe has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Malaysia-based FatHopes Energy to assess the feasibility of developing a SAF refinery in Malaysia. The partnership aims to utilize waste-based oils, such as used cooking oil, to produce renewable aviation fuels, according to the report. Under […]
In New Jersey, AIN announced the launch of the Sustainable Aviation Fuels Institute (SAFII), a new organization which aims to unite stakeholders across the sustainable aviation fuel industry to foster collaboration and ensure that fuel quality standards are maintained. The report noted that the SAFII has been conceited to serve as a central hub for […]
Today’s Top Story Twelve secured an additional $83 million in Series C and project funding, building on a previous announcement of $645 milli This demonstrates strong investor confidence in Twelve’s mission and technology. Why does this storyline matter so much? • Strategic Partnerships: The partnerships with diverse investors, including Amazon (The Climate Pledge Fund), Mitsui […]
Last week, Digest editor Jim Lane sat down with Liberation Labs CEO Mark Warner for wide ranging discussion about the challenges and opportunities in building and operating commercial-scale fermentation facilities, in light of Liberation Lab’s astonishing success in capital raising of late. So, it’s a story of capacity, and scale. Imagine a race-car driver who […]
Key Themes & Ideas: International Collaboration and Partnerships: A strong emphasis on collaboration between companies across different countries and sectors is evident. This suggests a global approach to accelerating the hydrogen economy. Siemens, Guofu Hydrogen, and RCT GH Hydrogen (Germany/China): These companies are partnering to advance the hydrogen value chain, focusing on electrolyzer development, manufacturing, […]
EU Regulatory Push for SAF Adoption: The European Union is actively promoting SAF through its Emissions Trading System (EU ETS). A delegated regulation adopted in February 2025 outlines the support system for SAF, funded by the EU ETS. “The 2023 revision of the EU ETS Directive provides a support mechanism for the use of eligible […]
Newsflow SAF Adoption and Infrastructure Development: Budapest Airport: VINCI Airports has successfully implemented SAF capabilities at Budapest Airport, achieving ISCC EU certification, demonstrating a practical step toward the mandatory 2% SAF usage requirement by 2025. The CEO of Budapest Airport, Francois Berisot, stated, “The availability of sustainable aviation fuel at Budapest Airport is a very […]
By Jordan Solomon, President, Ecostrat Special to The Digest We all watched as Los Angeles burned, destroying homes, businesses and lives. The total economic impact of the Los Angeles wildfires is staggering, with estimates ranging from $135 billion to over $250 billion. No one should have been surprised. In 2024, the town of Jasper, Alberta […]
The prospects for drop-in fuels advanced materially today with big news from Aether and Comstock. In Singapore, Singapore Airlines signed a MoU to procure neat SAF for five years with an option for a five-year extension from Aether Fuels, when Aether plants begin commercial production, Aether will use waste carbon feedstock to produce the fuel, […]
Every project in the world would prefer to have carbon credits ANDa loan guarantee for first of kind technology. But, what if you not have both, but only one? Which would you choose? For a long time, it’s been all about carbon credits, such as provided via the Renewable Fuel Standard, the Inflation Reduction Act […]
