In the UK, Skift reported that Rolls-Royce believes that sustainable aviation fuel is the only viable path to cutting emissions for long-haul air travel in the next 20 years. Rolls-Royce CEO Tufan Erginbilgiç dismissed the idea that other technologies will meaningfully cut emissions for larger aircraft anytime soon: “In the next 20 years, [sustainable aviation […]
In France, Axens and GreenSinnergy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the development of sustainable aviation fuel projects in Argentina and across Latin America. Under the terms of the MoU, GreenSinnergy will lead the project development efforts, while Axens will serve as the licensor-of-record for key technologies, including CO2 capture, hydrogen purification, […]
In Arizona, USA BioEnergy (USABE) announced it has signed a letter of intent with LP Building Solutions outlining the parties’ plans to enter a long-term supply agreement for sustainably sourced wood fiber to support operations at USABE’s planned Texas Renewable Fuels (TRF) biorefinery in Bon Wier, Texas. The advanced biorefinery will require raw wood feedstocks […]
In Pennsylvania, Greene Tweed has released results from a study confirming the compatibility of its fluorine-based elastomer seals with SAF. The results provide critical insights for aerospace leaders transitioning to sustainable, low-emission fuels, while ensuring safety and reliability, the firm said. As the aerospace industry focuses on decarbonization, SAFs offer substantial CO2 reductions of over […]
In Mexico, Mexico News Daily reported that Airbus and Mexican airline Volaris have established a strategic alliance with the aim of supporting the development and adoption of sustainable aviation fuels in Mexico. “This initiative supports our environmental objectives and our participation in broader international decarbonization efforts,” Volaris said. In a Letter of Intent (Lol) presented […]
In France, Airbus said that all its aircraft are capable of flying on a maximum 50% blend of sustainable aviation fuel and conventional fuel. By 2030, all Airbus aircraft and helicopters will be capable of flying with up to 100% SAF, the aircraft manufacturer said. “SAF is one of the key ways that the aviation […]
In New York, Airport Technology reported that Syzygy Plasmonics has announced the start of front-end engineering and design (FEED) with Kent for NovaSAF, which is claimed to be the “world’s first” electrified biogas-to-sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) facility. Located in Durazno, Uruguay, the plant will produce more than 350,000 gallons of ASTM D7566-compliant SAF annually, using […]
In Malaysia, Daily Express reported that Gamalux Oils chief executive officer Usman Ahmed said that mandatory purchases of sustainable aviation fuel by local airlines at Malaysian airports are necessary to drive adoption and unlock the country’s potential in the SAF sector. Usman said Malaysia has the industrial capacity and feedstock availability to support SAF production […]
In Japan, Cosmo Oil Co., announced that its Singapore-based overseas subsidiary, COSMO OIL INTERNATIONAL has obtained ISCC CORSIA and ISCC EU certifications. With the certifications, Cosmo Oil can now import internationally certified foreign-produced SAF and Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) into Japan via its overseas subsidiary. “Cosmo Oil International hereby commits to and declares its compliance […]
In Illinois, LanzaJet and ATOBA Energy have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on accelerating SAF deployment and creating new commercial models for the market. The two companies will partner to enable greater access to SAF through new pricing and offtake structures that balance the needs of both SAF producers and buyers. The […]
