In France, Axens announced the launch of the ERA project (Ethanol to Refuel Aviation), France’s first industrial-scale SAF production unit based on advanced bioethanol. With a planned capacity of 50,000 tons per year, the facility—currently in the process of site selection in France—is expected to start operations in 2030. The ERA project further strengthens Axens’ […]
In Nigeria, The Guardian reported that the Federal Government of Nigeria inaugurated a seven-member National High-Level Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Steering Committee to coordinate the implementation of Nigeria’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel Program and drive the decarbonization of the country’s aviation sector. The committee comprises the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Minister of Innovation, Science […]
In the UK, Air Canada and Airbus announced their intent to establish a jointly funded sustainability co-investment platform. This agreement states a shared objective to invest up to approximately $10 million, through the platform to support a commercial-scale SAF industry in Canada. Both companies are confident that, with a supportive public policy framework in place, […]
In Brazil, Brazil Energy Insight reported that Portugal and Brazil are seeking to attract Brazilian investors to build one or two advanced biofuel and sustainable aviation fuel plants in Portugal. Portugal’s energy minister Maria da Graca Carvalho said she would discuss the project — which targets both the domestic and European markets — when meeting […]
In India, DataM Intelligence reported that the global SAF market was valued at $3.8 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $84.5 billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 35.2% during the forecast period from 2026 to 2035. The report noted that Europe has a 36.8% share of the global SAF market: “Europe […]
In Georgia, Delta Air Lines said it is scaling SAF through a multi-airport collaboration supported by Shell Aviation that aims to expand SAF availability and adoption. Together, the two companies will expand SAF availability across key U.S. hubs and priority cities — including Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Portland International Airport (PDX), John. F. Kennedy […]
In Vietnam, Vietnam Investment Review reported that Binh Son Refining and Petrochemical JSC (BSR) is partnering with the German Development Agency (GIZ) to assess the potential of green hydrogen-based synthetic fuels to support Vietnam’s decarbonization goals. Under their partnership, BSR and the German Development Agency (GIZ) will jointly research and develop a project for producing […]
In Texas, XCF Global announced that its New Rise Renewables Reno facility has begun producing renewable fuels, with initial production consisting of renewable diesel. As production ramps, XCF expects New Rise Reno to begin contributing revenue from renewable fuel sales. “We have completed extensive due diligence and upgrade work at New Rise Reno with a […]
In Denmark, Topsoe and Sasol have signed a single point licensing agreement with SUSTAERO, a developer of SAF production infrastructure in Canada. Under the agreement, Topsoe and Sasol will provide its gas-to-liquid synfuels (G2L) technology with Topsoe’s hydrogen production, gas reforming and hydroprocessing solutions, integrated with Sasol’s Fischer-Tropsch and treatment technologies. When fully operational, the […]
In Indonesia, Reuters reported that Indonesian state energy firm Pertamina has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Boeing to explore opportunities developing a sustainable aviation fuel industry in the country. Under the terms of the agreement, the companies will look at identifying feedstock sources, developing SAF technologies, and supporting SAF policy development. “We are […]
