In California, Southern Energy Renewables, a U.S.-based producer of low-cost fuels made from biomass, with a flagship Louisiana project that plans to utilize regional wood-waste biomass to deliver green methanol and carbon-negative sustainable aviation fuel at scale, announced that Southern and Axens have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on the development of SAF […]
In India, IST reported that sustainability-focused startup ECOIL has raised around $2.5 million in a Series A funding round led by Fundalogical Ventures. The round also saw participation from Caspian Impact Investment, Momentum Capital, and existing backer The Chennai Angels. The company had earlier received seed funding support from Shell. ECOIL plans to use the […]
In India, BioEnergy Times reported that a new technology developed in the United States could lower the cost of sustainable aviation fuel and make it easier to produce on a large scale. The report noted that scientists have found a way to turn ethanol, a type of alcohol, into jet fuel in a single step. […]
In Minnesota, Northern News Now reported that a new refinery planned for Hayward will convert wood into sustainable aviation fuel, using waste wood, such as scrap wood or invasive species. Hayward companies FutureWood and Johnson Timber Corporation will source and process the wood, while Synthec Fuels will handle the fuel refining process. President of FutureWood […]
In the UK, Fuel Cells Works reported that Velocys, a sustainable fuel technology provider, and Varhad Capital, an India-based biofuel and carbon dioxide removal (CDR) project development company, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance a new generation of Make-In-India biomass-to-SAF projects. Under the MOU, Velocys and Varhad will engineer and […]
In India, BioEnergy Times reported that Uzbekistan has moved to establish a large-scale sustainable aviation fuel industry with the signing of a $6.08 billion agreement to build an integrated biofuel complex in the Khorezm region. The project, led by Allied Biofuels FE LLC in partnership with regional authorities, will focus on producing SAF along with […]
In India, BioEnergy Times reported that a new study by The University of Queensland and Indian Institute of Technology Delhi has developed a cleaner and more cost-effective method to convert sugarcane waste into biofuel, with potential to support sustainable aviation fuel production. The research focuses on bagasse, the fibrous residue from sugarcane, which is widely […]
In New York, American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) and Shell Aviation announced an extended agreement with Google to source SAF environmental attribute information through the SAF registry Avelia. Vrushali Gaud, Global Director of Climate Operations, Google, said: “Sustainable aviation fuel represents a critical unlock for decarbonizing the hard-to-abate aviation sector and we recognize […]
In Turkey, Aeromorning reported that Turkish Airlines has approved a significant investment to acquire a 40 % equity stake in DB Tarımsal Enerji ve Ticaret, a Turkish energy company focused on biofuel production, as part of the carrier’s broader SAF strategy. The investment is expected to total around $42 million, according to the report. By investing in DB […]
In the UK, SAF Investor reported that global energy technology company Eni said it has signed a 15-year loan agreement for $577 million with European Investment Bank (EIB) to convert its Sannazzaro de’ Burgondi refinery into a biorefinery. The project involves converting the refinery’s Hydrocracker (HDC2) unit using Ecofining technology and building a pre-treatment plant […]
