Category: SAF

ICAO and IRENA join forces to accelerate access to financing and implementation of aviation decarbonization projects

ICAO and IRENA join forces to accelerate access to financing and implementation of aviation decarbonization projects

October 15, 2024 |

In Canada, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) have signed an agreement to boost financing opportunities for sustainable aviation fuels and other cleaner aviation energy projects. The Memorandum of Cooperation signed by ICAO Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar and IRENA Director General Francesco La Camera at the G20 […]

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Fortum and Norsk e-Fuel ink eSAF collaboration

Fortum and Norsk e-Fuel ink eSAF collaboration

October 15, 2024 |

In Norway, Norwegian e-fuel company Norsk e-Fuel and Fortum have agreed to reserve a 14-hectare area for a sustainable synthetic aviation fuel (eSAF) plant at the Port of Rauma in Finland. This is Norsk e-Fuel’s first project outside Norway and is part of the company’s long-term strategy to support Europe’s net-zero targets by 2050. The […]

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Argonne technology converts waste streams into SAF

Argonne technology converts waste streams into SAF

October 15, 2024 |

In Illinois, Argonne National Laboratory reported that a new technology creates sustainable aviation fuel that significantly cuts carbon emissions compared to conventional jet fuel. Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory have developed a novel technology that creates a cost-competitive SAF that could reduce GHG emissions in the aviation industry by […]

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India has potential to produce 8-10 million tons of SAF by 2040, report finds

India has potential to produce 8-10 million tons of SAF by 2040, report finds

October 8, 2024 |

In India, PSU Watch reported that India has the potential to produce 8-10 million tons of SAF by 2040, and investments worth $70-85 billion will be required to achieve the projected production, according to a report by Deloitte. Deloitte India said the 8–10 million tons production of SAF would surpass the country’s estimated domestic demand […]

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NEXTCHEM signs deal with KazMunaiGas-Aero to cooperate in the development of SAF in Kazakhstan

NEXTCHEM signs deal with KazMunaiGas-Aero to cooperate in the development of SAF in Kazakhstan

October 8, 2024 |

In Italy, NEXTCHEM and KazMunayGas-Aero (KMG AERO) have signed an agreement during the Forum Kazakhstan-Italy being held in Milan from October 7-9, to collaborate on advancing energy transition initiatives, leveraging on NEXTCHEM’s proprietary technology portfolio and process engineering capabilities. NEXTCHEM said it is poised to drive sustainable innovation through its proprietary technologies for SAF such […]

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Scottish airports back call for SAF facility

Scottish airports back call for SAF facility

October 8, 2024 |

In Scotland, Aberdeen Business News reported that Scotland’s largest airports are supporting a movement to establish green fuel production facilities at Grangemouth and St Fergus. The report noted that a coalition known as Rise, which includes several of the UK’s top airlines, airports, and engineering firms, has initiated a commitment to promote SAF in the […]

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Airbus and the Philippines to launch SAF feasibility study

Airbus and the Philippines to launch SAF feasibility study

October 8, 2024 |

In the Philippines, Mindanao Times reported that Airbus and the Philippines’ Department of Transport, Department of Energy and the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines, have jointly announced the launch of a study exploring the development of Philippines’ sustainable aviation fuel ecosystem. This follows the establishment of a SAF committee as part of the National […]

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Burgan Bank signs partnership with DHL Express to join “GoGreen Plus” initiative

Burgan Bank signs partnership with DHL Express to join “GoGreen Plus” initiative

October 8, 2024 |

In Kuwait, Burgan Bank said It signed a strategic partnership with DHL to take part in the DHL Express “GoGreen Plus” initiative, in its. As a participant in the GoGreen Plus initiative, Burgan Bank will reduce its shipment-related carbon emissions by supporting DHL’s adoption of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and choosing the DHL Express greener […]

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Thermo Fisher Scientific, DHL Express in SAF collaboration

Thermo Fisher Scientific, DHL Express in SAF collaboration

October 8, 2024 |

In Germany, DHL Express and the PPDTM clinical research business of Thermo Fisher Scientific, have joined forces to drive more sustainable clinical research services for the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. Under the agreement, the PPD clinical research business will use DHL Express’ GoGreen Plus service and invest in sustainable aviation fuel. The collaboration enables the […]

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Four of UK’s biggest airports pledge to ‘Back British SAF’

Four of UK’s biggest airports pledge to ‘Back British SAF’

October 8, 2024 |

In the UK, Aerospace Global News reported that Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester and Stansted airports are leading the charge for a new campaign to scale domestic sustainable aviation fuel production. Bosses at the four UK air transport hubs were the first signatories to sign the ‘Back British SAF’ campaign. They are now urging other businesses and […]

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