In Azerbaijan, AzerNews reported that KazMunayGas-Aero LLP (a subsidiary of the national company KazMunayGas), LanzaJet, Inc., and the Kazakh agro-industrial holding KazFoodProducts LLP (KFP) have signed an agreement to develop a feasibility study for the construction of a plant in Kazakhstan to produce SAF. According to the report, the pre-feasibility study stage was successfully completed […]
In Japan, Fresta, Kokubu Nishi Nippon Co. Ueda Oil Co and ENEOS Corporation announced that they will jointly carry out a collection and recycling business for used household cooking oil based at Fresta stores in Hiroshima City. Specifically, the business involves collecting household waste cooking oil currently being discarded in Hiroshima City at six Fresta […]
In the UK, SAF Investor reported that former Airbus business developer director Kwame Bekoe announced the launch of digital marketplace AfriSAF with the aim of connecting feedstock owners with buyers while providing logistics and support services to build a robust feedstock economy. “Africa’s vast landmass, home to 54 nations, contains abundant untapped agricultural feedstocks, crucial […]
In Florida, Willis Lease Finance Corporation, a lessor of commercial aircraft engines and global provider of aviation services, announced that its subsidiary, Willis Sustainable Fuels (UK) Limited has entered into license and engineering agreements with Johnson Matthey and Axens. The firm stated that these partnerships significantly advance WSF’s sustainable aviation fuel project in Teesside, Northeastern […]
In India, ChiniMandi reported that Asia Sustainable Aviation Fuel Association (ASAFA) announced a new strategic partnership with the World Bioenergy Association (WBA). The partnership aims to significantly scale SAF adoption and foster innovation across Asia’s aviation ecosystem. Strategic objectives of the partnership include advance regional collaboration to accelerate SAF and sustainable bioenergy deployment in the […]
In The Netherlands, TU Delft said it conducted unique measurements with a high percentage of (more) sustainable aviation fuel. During education flights for third-year students with teaching and research aircraft PH-LAB, there was a mixture in the tank of regular kerosine with 38% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The PH-LAB, a Cessna Citation, is used by […]
In Switzerland, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Registry with its release to the Civil Aviation Decarbonization Organization (CADO). The Registry, now live under CADO management, will enable a global market for SAF that will accelerate the transition to net zero emissions by 2050, IATA said. “Aviation’s decarbonization […]
In Colombia, La Republica reported that Latam Airlines and Ecopetrol announced the exchange of knowledge and experience to promote aviation sustainability in Colombia. The report noted that Ricardo Roa, president of the oil company, and Erika Zarante, CEO of the airline, confirmed the launch of a project to use and develop sustainable aviation fuels. The […]
In India, Business Line reported that the first batch of sustainable aviation fuel produced by Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) could be available before next March with the company implementing a co-processing method for its production. While IOC has tied up with LanzaJet to produce SAF using alcohol-to-jet technology, the company is also working on more […]
In Japan, Tank Terminals reported that Japanese oil major Cosmo Oil Marketing said it has signed sustainable aviation fuel supply deal with Delta Air Lines to supply the fuel. “SAF is currently the best option for decarbonizing the aviation industry, but the amount produced is less than enough to fuel even one week’s supply for […]
