In the United Arab Emirates, Zawya reported that QNB Egypt has participated as a lender in financing a sustainable aviation fuel production facility in Egypt. The project is expected to produce up to 200,000 tons of biofuel yearly, reducing up to 500,000 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent annually. The commercial operations are expected to kick […]
In India, BioEnergy Times reported that an international consortium has signed an agreement to set up Uzbekistan’s first integrated facility for producing ethanol and sustainable aviation fuel, marking a step toward cleaner fuel development in the region. The project will be developed in two stages. In the initial phase, industrial waste gases will be converted […]
In New York reported that Carbon Herald reported that the world’s first pilot facility to convert non-recyclable waste plastic into sustainable aviation fuel has opened in the UK. The site, operated by Clean Planet Technologies, is located at Discovery Park in Sandwich, Kent. It is designed to tackle two major challenges simultaneously: plastic waste and […]
In Sweden, AeroTime reported that a new report from Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has warned that Europe risks future fuel shock without a significant drive to produce vast amounts of sustainable fuel. Published on April 30, 2026, SAS’s report states that Europe is heading toward a structural shortage of e-SAF (electro-sustainable aviation fuel) just as the […]
In Mexico, Aviacionline reported that Airports and Auxiliary Services ( ASA ) will begin supplying sustainable aviation fuel this year through a pilot blending project at the Mexico Fuel Station. The initiative, coordinated with the Federal Civil Aviation Agency (AFAC) and the Ministry of Energy, aims to enable the first commercial flights using bio-kerosene in […]
In the Philippines, Philippine News Agency reported that an executive from professional services company GHD said the Philippines has a huge potential in producing sustainable aviation fuel and also likely has the ability to export SAF in the future. “For the Philippines, the opportunity is increasingly clear: strong aviation demand, abundant agricultural residues, and a […]
In India, BioEnergy Times reported that DHL Group has announced a major expansion of its sustainable aviation fuel partnership with IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), through a new five-year agreement covering SAF uplifted at London Heathrow Airport. The new agreement, taken together with a previous deal renewed in 2025, will […]
In India, BioEnergy Times reported that Shanghai Electric has announced a major breakthrough in sustainable aviation fuel, with its subsidiary achieving what it describes as a world-first result in converting waste oils into jet fuel. The project, led by Shanghai Boiler Works, has successfully produced 100% sustainable aviation fuel using waste oils and fats as […]
In the UK, SAF Investor reported that renewable fuels producer Gevo announced withdrawal of its loan guarantee financing application with the US Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Energy Dominance Financing (EDF). The company said it is developing other funding opportunities to meet its goal of financing the company’s alcohol-to-ket (ATJ)-30 plant by end of […]
In Vietnam, Vietnam Investment Review reported that the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam has instructed aviation stakeholders to study alternative fuels and gradually deploy sustainable aviation fuel, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and accelerate the sector’s energy transition. In April, the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) issued a directive to its affiliated units […]
