In Japan, Otsuka Pharmaceutical said it will participate in the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Promotion Project led by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. The firm said its participation will be as a consignor of our U.S. pharmaceuticals shipments to Yusen Logistics Co., a cargo agent for this project. The project is operated by Tokyo Metropolitan Government. […]
In the UK, Aerospace Global News reported that SAF startup OXCCU has opened its first official demonstration plant, OX1, at the UK’s Oxford Airport; expected to start operations in September 2024. The report noted that the facility will be the first of its kind in the world to demonstrate “the direct conversion of CO2 and […]
In Texas, KBR announced that Avina Clean Hydrogen has selected the sustainable aviation fuel technology, PureSAF, for its project in the US. Developed by Swedish Biofuels, PureSAF technology is exclusively licensed by KBR worldwide, the firm said. Under the terms of the contract, KBR will provide the technology licensing, proprietary engineering design, and front-end engineering […]
In Washington DC, the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Coalition announced that Amazon has joined its growing membership. “We are thrilled that Amazon has joined the SAF Coalition. Their addition to our growing membership marks a pivotal moment for our collective efforts to scale SAF production and create a more sustainable future,” said SAF Coalition Executive […]
In India, The Economic Times reported that Honeywell announced that Jiutai Group has selected its UOP eFining technology to produce 100,000 tons of sustainable aviation fuel per year from eMethanol. The eFining technology, which converts eMethanol into low-carbon jet fuel, is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 88% compared to conventional jet fuel. “This […]
In Nebraska, KSNB reported that DG Fuels has picked Nebraska for its first Midwest aviation fuel production facility. The report noted that the plant will be located in Phelps County and will produce 193 million gallons of zero or low CO2 lifecycle emissions per year. Production is set to begin in 2030 and the company […]
In Thailand, The Nation reported that the Energy Ministry is set to release guidelines on the use of sustainable aviation fuel in the fourth quarter of this year, according to information provided by the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT). Sarun Benjanirat, CAAT deputy director-general, said SAF gained prominence after the International Civil Aviation Organization […]
In Spain, Repsol and Volotea have reached an agreement for the supply of sustainable aviation fuel on flights operated by the airline from airports in Spain. Repsol said it plans to supply Volotea with up to 6.1 million liters of SAF from 2025 to 2029. This volume of SAF would allow Volotea to operate its […]
In Italy, MAIRE announces that NEXTCHEM has been awarded a feasibility study along with PT Tripatra Engineers and Constructors for a SAF project located in Sei Mangkei, Indonesia. The agreement includes the joint development of a small-scale modular SAF plant. The facility will be fed by regionally sourced feedstock, such as used cooking oil and […]
In Massachusetts, Sora Fuel, a startup producing sustainable aviation fuel using only water, air and renewable energy, announced it has raised an oversubscribed $6 million seed round. The Engine Ventures led the round, with Wireframe Ventures and others participating. The funding will be used to expand Sora Fuel’s Boston-based team, develop commercialization partnerships and further […]
