In Bulgaria, Renewables Now reported that Honeywell International and Brazilian industrial biotechnology firm GranBio Technologies joined forces to produce sustainable aviation fuel. Under the partnership, Honeywell will combine its ethanol to jet (ETJ) technology with GranBio’s patented cellulosic ethanol AVAP technology to produce SAF from biomass residues at GranBio’s forthcoming demonstration plant in the US. […]
In Massachusetts, SAF producer World Energy announced a 10-year agreement with Microsoft to accelerate the decarbonization of corporate air travel and its supply chain cargo through the purchase of sustainable aviation fuel certificates (SAFc). An estimated 43.7 million gallons of petroleum jet fuel will be displaced with low-carbon SAF, World Energy said. The emissions reduction is expected […]
In Washington D.C., the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) said that aircraft flying into Las Vegas’ three airports for the 2023 Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) will have an opportunity to fuel up with sustainable aviation fuel. NBAA will host the event from Oct 17-19 at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) and Henderson […]
In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), ADNOC said its Ruwais Refinery has received International Sustainability Carbon Certification (ISCC) for the production of sustainable aviation fuel, making it the first company in the Middle East to earn the distinction. The ISCC EU/CORSIA PLUS “Co Processing” international certification enables ADNOC to supply its SAF to international airlines […]
In Florida, Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC), a lessor of commercial aircraft engines and global provider of aviation services, together with its subsidiary Willis Sustainable Fuels Limited, announced the selection of Teesworks in Tees Valley, England, as the intended location for a sustainable aviation fuel plant. This plant will be the first of its kind […]
In the UK, Hydrocarbon Engineering reported that KP Engineering has been selected as the engineering, procurement, fabrication and construction management (EPFCm) partner for Agra Energy’s series of sustainable aviation fuel plants. These gas-to-liquids (GTL) units will produce SAF produced entirely from effluent waste from dairy farms. “We are honored to be a trusted partner for […]
In Japan, Malaysian oil firm Petronas said it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Idemitsu Kosan Co. to collaborate on the development of sustainable aviation fuel. Under the terms of the MoU, Petronas and Idemitsu will focus on a feasibility study to scale-up bio feedstock possibilities, production cost analysis and security in ensuring a […]
In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), local airline Emirates has announced an agreement with Shell Aviation for the supply of over 300,000 gallons of blended SAF for use at the airline’s international hub in Dubai. The first SAF delivery under the agreement is expected to commence before the end of the year, making it the […]
In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Masdar signed a partnership with Boeing to propel the sustainable aviation fuel industry in the UAE and globally. The partnership aims to further support the commercial aviation industry’s goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, Masdar said. Together, Masdar and Boeing will advance and support the development and adoption […]
In Mexico, ZFR reported that the head of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), Willie Walsh, has stated that sustainable aviation fuel is likely to continue to be more expensive than traditional kerosene, even as large-scale production increases. However, Walsh emphasized the industry’s willingness to take on the higher price, stating: “The industry recognizes the […]
