In the UAE, Aviation Week reported that Sharif Al Olama, undersecretary for energy and petroleum affairs at the ministry of energy and infrastructure, said that the UAE is working toward making the use of sustainable aviation fuel mandatory in the country as a key component of its SAF policy roadmap. Today, there is a “soft […]
In Texas, BGN has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with XCF Global. This planned partnership, based in Houston, will focus on developing and scaling the production, distribution and logistics of SAF and other renewable fuels including renewable naphtha and diesel. Under the MoU, XCF and BGN intend to collaborate on renewable fuel production, marketing, […]
In India, ChiniMandi reported that TruAlt Bioenergy Limited (TruAlt), one of India’s largest biofuels producers, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board (APEDB) to develop aSAF production facility in the State of Andhra Pradesh. The proposed 80,000 TPA facility will be located around the Srikakulam–Vizianagaram region […]
In Singapore, The Straits Times reported that a new facility on Pulau Bukom will produce sustainable aviation fuel from 2028, with Singapore Airlines (SIA) and US low-cost carrier JetBlue potentially becoming its early users. The report noted that the Project Beacon facility will be developed by climate technology start-up Aether Fuels and Aster, and produce […]
In Thailand, Headline reported that Vietjet Thailand (VZ), in collaboration with PTT Oil and Retail Business Plc (OR), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on SAF collaboration. The agreement reinforces Vietjet Thailand’s position as the first low-cost carrier in the region to pioneer the use of SAF on commercial flights, according to the report. […]
In New Jersey, AIN reported that sustainable aviation fuels are becoming more and more relevant to aerospace and business aviation, according to Laurence Casia, Bombardier’s manager of product strategy and product portfolio and sustainability. Casia noted the higher cost for SAF over conventional jet fuel, which can add a third or more to the price. […]
In the UK, Travel Radar reported that the sustainable aviation fuel bill will be moved on November 20 by the members of the House of Lords. The aim of the bill is to utilize strategies to meet the supply demand with SAF mandate of 2% blending in 2025 to 22% by 2040. On January 1, […]
In the United Arab Emirates, ENOC Group said it is supplying SAF to JETEX customer aircraft during the 19th edition of the Dubai Airshow. In parallel, the company is presenting its latest clean energy technologies and partnerships at Dubai Airports’ world-first Sustainability Showcase. “At ENOC, we remain focused on delivering reliable, efficient, and future-ready energy […]
In Australia, Asian Aviation reported that the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) will introduce a SAF Levy for all Origin-Destination passengers, Origin-Destination cargo shipments, and general and business aviation flights departing Singapore from 1 October 2026, applicable for tickets or services sold from April 1 2026. The amount of the SAF Levy is set […]
In India, Business World reported that India holds a significant competitive advantage in developing and scaling SAF, according to a new report titled “Sustainable Skies: Positioning India as a Global SAF Hub”, jointly released by FICCI and KPMG. The report sets out a strategic roadmap to position the country at the forefront of global SAF […]
