Industry: Biofuels

Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) progress in October 2023 advanced through new partnerships, facility launches, and regulatory developments. DHL Express and World Energy signed a SAF supply agreement, while Velocys launched a technology facility to support catalyst manufacturing and process optimization. Testing and production efforts continued to expand globally. Emirates partnered with Neste for additional SAF […]

Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) expansion in October 2023 was driven by new partnerships, government support, and certification progress. Masdar and Boeing collaborated to advance SAF adoption across the Middle East, while Petronas and Idemitsu strengthened production and distribution cooperation in Asia. Neste and DHL Group launched a collaboration with ISCC to pilot a credit transfer […]

Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) development in September 2023 advanced through new collaborations, corporate initiatives, and infrastructure investments. DHL and Sasol partnered with HH2E to expand eSAF production in Germany, while Air France Group brought Tata Communications into its corporate SAF program to support aviation decarbonization. Investment and technology integration continued globally. Mitsui invested in SAF […]

Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) activity in September 2023 accelerated through new investments, government support, and airline partnerships. Kneissl Touristik announced SAF use for flights within the Lufthansa Group, while Gevo received funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to advance the Climate-Smart Farm-to-Flight Program. Production and partnership progress continued globally, with United Airlines securing a […]

One of the largest problems affecting the chemical industry in recent years has been the pressure to transition toward clean energy and reduce carbon emissions. More than 20 of the firms in the Chemical & Engineering News (C&EN) Global Top 50 have made investments recently in sustainability or currently have sustainability projects in development. At […]

Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) adoption in August 2023 advanced through cargo programs, inaugural flights, feedstock research, and carbon offset initiatives. All Nippon Airways (ANA) expanded its SAF program to include ANA Cargo, while Fiji Airways completed its first flight using SAF supplied from Singapore to Fiji. Industry collaboration and certification also strengthened globally. Idemitsu Josan […]

Global progress in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) accelerated in August 2023, marked by inaugural flights, strategic collaborations, and advancements in technologies. El Al Airlines completed its first SAF-powered delivery flight, while Lufthansa Group partnered with HCS Group to expand production and supply efforts. Shandong Haike Chemical adopted Axens’ technology, and Swedish Biofuels received ASTM approval […]

Policy, regulatory, and sustainability pressures coupled with financial incentives such as the value of Low Carbon Fuel Standard credits in California have led to significant interest and activity in renewable natural gas (RNG) over the past few years.  Maturing business and technology models and the ease of integrating RNG into existing natural gas infrastructure have […]

Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) progress in July 2023 advanced through airline partnerships, increased investment, and new technology collaborations. Air Canada partnered with Air Company to develop power-to-liquid SAF technology, while the United Airlines Venture Sustainable Flight Fund expanded its investment portfolio and partner network. Research and commercialization efforts also gained momentum. Virgin Atlantic prepared for […]

Global momentum for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) strengthened in July 2023, advanced through initial commercial deployment, certification milestones, and expanded investment activity. Cathay Pacific completed its first SAF-powered commercial flights, while Korean Air partnered with GS Caltex to conduct SAF test operations. The month also saw regulatory and industry collaboration. The International Sustainability & Carbon […]

The Germany-based International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) recently revoked the certification based on audit documents for two Chinese companies, indicating that some of their raw materials are sourced from Indonesia and Malaysia, including palm oil. The suspension was implemented as part of ISCC’s verification process for fuel sustainability due to inaccuracy of records, lack […]

The aviation industry has faced significant obstacles in reducing its environmental impact, particularly in terms of greenhouse gas emissions. However, stakeholders across the aviation value chain are now committed to pursuing sustainability objectives. In both, the United States and Europe, policymakers and industry leaders have implemented supportive policies and incentives to promote the widespread adoption […]