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Solarig to develop €1.15-B, 75,000-tpy Turboleta SAF in Spain

Solarig is progressing the development of sustainable aviation fuel projects with a portfolio that exceeds 400,000 tpy SAF production in Spain. Specifically, Solarig announced the development of a SAF production plant in Teruel. The project, named ‘Turboleta SAF,’ will have a production capacity of more than 75,000 tpy at a cost of €1.15-B.

Maersk to use SAF to decarbonize airfreight travel

Maersk has signed an agreement to promote the decarbonization of airfreight through the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel. Lufthansa Cargo will use 400 tons of SAF on behalf of Maersk in the remainder of 2024.

Indonesia committed to introduce B40 biodiesel on Jan. 1

Indonesia remains committed to start implementing a 40% mandatory biodiesel mix with palm oil-based fuel, or B40, on Jan. 1 next year.

Malaysia plans to produce sustainable jet fuel in 2027

Malaysia plans to start producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in 2027, with an initial production capacity of 1MMtpy.

ADNOC launches $80-B low-carbon energy and chemicals investment company

ADNOC announced the launch of XRG, a groundbreaking international lower-carbon energy and chemicals investment company, with an enterprise value of over $80 B. XRG aims to more than double its asset value over the next decade by capitalizing on demand for low-carbon energy and chemicals.

Improving ammonia production sustainability

Emerson: Machuca, M.

While approximately 70% of ammonia production is used to make fertilizers, it is also identified as the largest carbon dioxide (CO2)-emitting chemical industry process. This article examines several novel technologies to improve the sustainability of the ammonia production process.

Measuring hydrogen, tomorrow’s innovative fuel

Endress+Hauser: Castillo, C. M.

Because it can be stored, transported and burned without GHG emissions, hydrogen (H2) is emerging as a potential frontrunner as a clean fuel source. However, transporting H2 must be efficient and cost-effective, a task that requires careful consideration and innovative solutions. This article will examine requirements for effective H2 transportation and accurate measurement in its challenging environments. 

easyJet, Renavia and WFS sign MoU for long-term supply of SAF

easyJet, Braathens Renavia, in partnership with Mana Group and World Fuel Services singed a Memorandum of Understanding for the long-term supply of sustainable aviation fuel for easyJet’s operations in Europe and the UK. The agreement provides easyJet access to up to 150,000 tons of SAF (including up to 75,000 tons of e-SAF) from 2030.

Oil majors betting big on biofuels with more than 40 projects by 2030

Major oil and gas companies have ramped up investments in the biofuels sector, betting on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), with 43 projects expected to be up and running by 2030.

Petrobras in talks with Raizen, bp for partnership in 'big' comeback on ethanol

Brazilian state-run oil company Petrobras is in talks with Raizen, bp and Inpasa for a possible joint venture in ethanol, as the firm's CEO aims big in a comeback to the sector.