In China, Caixin Global reported that Chinese state-owned energy companies are rapidly expanding sustainable aviation fuel production, in a state-backed buildout that could tighten global supplies of a key raw material heavily relied on by European airlines. Driven by national strategic priorities, China announced 16 new sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) projects in the first half […]
In Texas, American Airlines and Infinium announced its first delivery of electro sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) to a commercial airport for use in a commercial passenger flight. The eSAF was allocated to an American flight that departed Corpus Christi International Airport (CRP) and landed at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). The eSAF used for […]
In Kazakhstan, The Astana Times reported that Kazakhstan took a step toward entering the emerging market for sustainable aviation fuel after signing a memorandum with Hong Kong-based Full Vision Capital to explore building an integrated production ecosystem in Alatau, a project that could position the country within the global aviation industry’s decarbonization efforts. The memorandum […]
In Argentina, AviacionLine reported that the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and various stakeholders across the aviation industry are evaluating the technical and economic feasibility of using sargassum seaweed to produce SAF in the Caribbean. “No single feedstock will meet global demand for Sustainable Aviation Fuel on its own,” said Sylvain Verdier, Strategy Manager at […]
In India, QY Research reported that the global SAF market was valued at $1.21 billion in 2025 and is anticipated to reach $2.66 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 8% during the forecast period 2026-2032. The report noted that North America is an important market due to aviation fuel demand, renewable fuel investment, […]
In Massachusetts, a new report from Clean Air Task Force (CATF) found that directing sustainable aviation fuel to a small number of high-impact airports, rather than spreading it across the aviation network, could significantly increase the fuel’s climate and public health benefits while global supply continues to build. The report, Maximizing the Climate Co-Benefits of […]
In Indonesia, Indonesia Business Post reported that PT ESSA Industries Indonesia has suspended development of its SAF project as it reassesses market conditions and investment priorities, while reaffirming its long-term commitment to low-carbon businesses. The decision, effective July 27, 2026, was made by its subsidiary, PT ESSA SAF Makmur, following what management described as a […]
In Azerbaijan, Trend reported that Uzbekistan and Hong Kong-based Henderson Land Group explored investment opportunities in sustainable agriculture, renewable energy and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production during a meeting between Deputy Agriculture Minister Alisher Shukurov and a delegation led by the company’s Chairman Peter Lee Ka-kit. The talks focused on prospective investment projects aimed at […]
In Japan, The Yomiuri Shimbun reported that Japan’s Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry and the Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Ministry proposed a policy to mandate the blending of SAF into fuel supplied at select airports, with the aim of promoting its adoption. The mandate will apply to businesses such as oil wholesalers and trading […]
In the UK, SAF Investor reported that Swiss eSAF producer Synhelion will receive funding under the Produktives.NRW program from the North-Rhine-Westphalia German state government. The funding will support the construction of the company’s commercial demonstration plant in Brainergy Park, Jülich. Synhelion’s commercial demonstration plant will build on the successful operation of its first plant, DAWN, […]
