Global activity in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) expanded in January 2025, marked by airline participation, production milestones, and growing certification efforts across Europe and Asia. Companies such as Envirotainer, Moove, and Heathrow Airport advanced SAF programs through new supply and incentive initiatives, while Pertamina achieved international certifications for its refinery. The sector also progressed in […]

Maria Lopes, Senior Analyst at ADI Analytics, spoke about ADI’s 2025 energy transition outlook. Key trends included surging electricity demand, solar’s continued prominence, a resurgence in nuclear power, and growing EV adoption. Hydrogen projects faced cost challenges, with the focus shifting to blue and geologic hydrogen and overall cost reduction for scalability.

In the January 2025 edition of the ADI chemicals newsletter, we covered activities in the energy and chemical sectors, which include Toray starting CO3 membrane production in Japan, Vitol acquiring a stake in Waste Plastic Recycling, and BASF selling its Styrodur business. There were also feedstock deals involving green methanol supply to Hapag-Lloyd and Avantium.

In the January 2025 edition of the ADI newsletter, we highlighted the top 10 insights of the year 2024. We explored the potential and challenges of repurposing natural gas pipelines for hydrogen transport, and the decarbonization efforts of major oil and gas companies in their upstream operations. It also discussed the possible resurgence of gas-to-liquids […]

Global Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) activity expanded in December 2024 through new collaborations, financial support, and infrastructure development. Aramco, TotalEnergies, and Saudi Investment Recycling Company advanced feasibility studies for SAF production in Saudi Arabia, while Renewable Energy Systems and Prime Capital announced a major green hydrogen project in Sweden. The sector also saw progress in […]

The Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) sector advanced in December 2024 through a wave of new airline collaborations, large-scale investments, and policy initiatives aimed at accelerating global adoption. Key players such as Formula 1, EasyJet, and Phillips 66 expanded SAF integration across the U.K., Europe, and the U.S., highlighting growing commercial uptake and industry engagement. The […]

The global transition towards sustainable energy has placed green fuels at the forefront of efforts to decarbonize aviation, maritime, and heavy industries. These green fuels — renewable diesel (RD), liquefied natural gas (LNG), hydrogen, ammonia, and methanol — promise a low-carbon alternative to fossil fuels. However, mainstream adoption requires overcoming significant barriers, including scalability, infrastructure […]

Refineries are responsible for the production of transportation fuels and other products, such as petrochemicals and lubricants, but they also contribute significantly to global GHG emissions. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), refinery GHG emissions in 2023 amounted to 160 million metric tons CO2 equivalent (MMT CO2e), with over 70% resulting from fuel […]

Hydrogen is emerging as a promising option to decarbonize power generation, transportation, and other industries. One of the most significant barriers to scaling up hydrogen use is the lack of a transportation network. Currently, hydrogen is transported via high-pressure tube trailers and liquefied hydrogen tankers, but these methods are not economically feasible for large-scale and […]

Global progress in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) continued in November 2024, supported by advancing policy measures, corporate collaborations, and technology-driven developments. Government initiatives such as the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee’s 45Z tax credit review underscored growing policy alignment, while International Airline Group secured a SAF supply deal for the U.K. market. Industry partnerships […]

The reelection of President Donald Trump has raised concerns regarding the future of biofuels in the United States, including SAF. With the U.S. expected to produce 40% of global SAF supply through 2028, the already turbulent road to SAF adoption could face increased challenges during President Trump’s second term. SAF stakeholders have four primary concerns, […]

The Middle East, long recognized for its vast oil reserves, is now experiencing a significant shift towards natural gas. Driven by soaring domestic demand, global energy security concerns, and the urgent need to reduce carbon emissions, several key countries in the region are embarking on ambitious gas development projects.  Rising demand and production  The region’s […]