In Singapore, Channel New Asia reports Singapore will proceed with its sustainable aviation fuel levy for passengers, general aviation and business aviation, but delay the levy for air cargo by one year. Passengers buying tickets from October 1, 2026, for flights departing from January 1, 2027, will pay the levy as a separate fare item. […]
In Texas, American Eco Fuels says it has successfully produced sustainable aviation fuel in laboratory testing and is now working with engineering firms toward commercialization. Through its Kepler GTL Technologies platform, the company aims to produce SAF, clean diesel and naphtha from feedstocks including natural gas. It is expanding its patent portfolio and pursuing potential […]
In Japan, with airlines and consumers increasingly concerned about carbon, nitrogen, and hydrocarbon emissions, biofuels have emerged as a green alternative. Among these, those made from coconut oils are particularly attractive as they have fatty acid chain lengths similar to the hydrocarbon chain lengths required for jet fuel, suggesting that they could make effective fuels […]
In the UK, Nova Pangaea Technologies has completed successful endurance trials that further validate its technology. The trials, which took place at its demonstration plant on Teesside, show continuous stable operation in production runs of up to 72 hours and achieved above target yields. It marks another step forward for Nova Pangaea, which will be […]
In China, China successfully implemented its first SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) compliance service for foreign-registered business jets at Beijing Capital International Airport. In partnership with China National Aviation Fuel, Sino Jet launched a new and industry-leading service model. This makes Sino Jet the first business aviation service provider in China to adopt this approach, providing […]
In South Korea, DS Dansuk will establish a new corporation, DS Orbion, and speed up the construction of the SAF plant, which is a key task in the 2030 vision. 2020 days said. DSOrbion is a subsidiary of DS Dansuk and, is dedicated to the “Net-Zero Complex Project”, which is being promoted by Gunsan National […]
In Australia, the Australian newspaper reports Labor government is considering sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) mandates for airlines as part of broader measures to strengthen fuel security and develop domestic renewable-fuel production. Energy Minister Chris Bowen released discussion papers outlining plans for a strategic fuel reserve and higher minimum fuel-stock requirements, while Minister Madeleine King highlighted […]
In the UK, Argus has launched sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) emissions reduction indexes (ERIs), enabling aviation market participants to compare SAF economics with compliance and voluntary carbon market obligations. The assessments and accompanying analytics provide an independent reference for airlines, fuel suppliers, corporate SAF buyers, investors and sustainability specialists evaluating regional SAF competitiveness, aviation decarbonisation […]
In Minnesota, Montana Renewables, LLC joined the Minnesota SAF Hub in celebration of new supply to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). MRL will supply up to 30 million gallons of neat SAF annually through its existing Shell offtake agreement. MRL’s partnership with the Minnesota SAF Hub began in 2024, when the company delivered the first […]
In Massachusetts, Lydian announced the close of a $43 million Series A financing led by Breakthrough Energy Ventures with participation from AP Ventures, Builders Vision, and continued support from existing investors including Congruent Ventures, Galvanize, Grok Ventures, Overture, Union Square Ventures, and Voyager Ventures. The financing supports the launch of PIVOT™, Lydian’s full-stack production platform that enables developers to build and operate […]
