Industry: Energy Transition

Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) adoption in November 2023 gained pace through major test flights, supply contracts, and regional refinery investments. Emirates led with a 100% SAF-powered A380 demonstration, while Rotterdam The Hague Airport and Shell signed a long-term supply deal to blend SAF for all aircraft operations starting the following year. Global expansion and investment […]

Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) transition in November 2023 accelerated through new airline commitments, partnerships, and technology readiness milestones. Singapore Airlines Group outlined plans to replace 5% of its conventional fuel use with SAF by 2030, while Rolls-Royce completed full compatibility testing of 100% SAF across its civil engine portfolio. Collaborations and production advancements expanded globally. […]

In line with the Paris Agreement’s targets of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 45% by 2030 and reaching net zero emissions by 2050, companies across the world are looking for ways to reduce their emissions. There are some seeing this trend as an emerging market and are working to monetize other companies’ carbon emissions. […]

The aviation industry’s increasing adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) seems promising. However, this transition also highlights challenges related to the availability of feedstock and presents obstacles to meeting production targets. The ongoing expansion of the SAF market, along with various policy initiatives, has garnered the interest of other nations, including Brazil. Given its substantial […]

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 […]

September 7, 2023 – Uday Turaga, Founder and CEO, ADI Analytics, moderated a compelling panel discussion presented by the Asia Society Texas in collaboration with ExxonMobil. With over 130 in attendance for the evening reception and discussion, the panel was part of the Energy Transition Series: Low Carbon Solutions. The speakers included Matt Crocker, SVP, […]

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 […]

As electric vehicles (EVs) gain momentum in reshaping the automotive landscape, it’s imperative to confront the practical challenges. The anticipated surge in EV adoption, projected to account for 33% to 50% of new car sales in the U.S. by 2030 (up from ~7% in 2022), raises critical concerns for the power grid. In 2022, EVs […]

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 […]