In the UK, Aerospace Global News reported that a pilot-scale facility in South Korea has demonstrated the production of sustainable aviation fuel directly from landfill gas, yielding 100 kg of SAF per day, thereby validating a potential step toward decentralized, waste-based fuel supply for aviation. The project—led by the Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology […]
In India, BioEnergy Times reported that FatHopes Energy has completed a feasibility study for its integrated sustainable aviation fuel refinery project in Malaysia, carried out by FGE NexantECA, marking a key step toward the project’s next phase. Vinesh Sinha, CEO of FatHopes Energy, said establishing a clear SAF pathway and ensuring the refinery meets all […]
In Australia, Australian Flying reported that Adelaide University has secured a $283,000 grant from the National Foundation for Australia–China Relations (NFACR) to deliver a two-year project aimed at accelerating the development of sustainable aviation fuel. The funding, administered by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, was announced by Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong as […]
In the UK, BBC reported that LanzaTech has announced plans to invest $820 million to produce sustainable fuel at a site near Hull, in the UK. LanzaTech said its DRAGON II project would produce sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel, creating 150 long-term jobs and 300 more during construction at the Saltend Chemicals Park. Construction […]
In India, ChiniMandi reported that Honeywell announced that TruAlt Bioenergy Limited will use Honeywell’s Ethanol-to-Jet (ETJ) process technology to produce 80,000 tons per annum (TPA) of sustainable aviation fuel in India. Honeywell UOP’s Ethanol-to-Jet technology enables producers to convert ethanol derived from renewable sources into SAF. “Our proven Ethanol-to-Jet technology provides a cost-efficient pathway for […]
In the UK, SAF Investor reported that Japanese firms Pietro, Revo International and Ecos announced the launch of an initiative to provide used cooking oil from three restaurants operated by Pietro to be used as feedstock for sustainable aviation fuel production. As part of the initiative, Ecos will support the overall construction of the project, […]
In the UK, ESG News reported that the UK has awarded $225,000 in government funding to four sustainable aviation fuel innovators to accelerate testing, certification and commercialization of next-generation fuels. The awards were issued through the Sustainable Aviation Fuels Clearing House run by the Department for Transport. The recipients are Avioxx Ltd, Clean Planet Technologies […]
In India, BioEnergy Times reported that the Japanese government is working on a plan to subsidize sustainable aviation fuel for domestic airlines, as part of broader efforts to cut carbon emissions from air travel and promote cleaner flights. Under the proposed plan, fuel suppliers may be required to offer aviation fuel blended with sustainable alternatives […]
In the UK, SAF Investor reported that Brazil’s government is planning to lift the current ban on used cooking oil (UCO) exclusively for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production. The country currently has a moratorium of UCO imports labeling them as solid waste. The country has well-established feedstock supply chain from second-generation crops which predominantly includes […]
In India, BioEnergy Times reported that Honeywell said SAF One Energy Management Limited will be producing sustainable aviation fuel using its UOP Ecofining process technology. Tata Projects Limited, the engineering and construction arm of the Tata Group, has been named the engineering, procurement and construction partner for the project. Honeywell and Tata Projects will work […]
