Environment
U.S. weighs funding cuts to four of seven hydrogen hubs
The U.S. Department of Energy is weighing funding cuts to four of seven hydrogen hubs that were selected under a $7 billion federal program.
Eni, Saipem extend collaboration agreement in biorefining
Eni, Saipem extend collaboration agreement in biorefining. Eni will further develop its biorefining capacity through the development of new initiatives for producing biofuels for both aviation and land/maritime transportation.
Consortium concludes MoU for study on SAF, bio-naphtha and renewable diesel from domestic forest residues
Japan Airlines Co., Ltd., Marubeni Corporation, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Chugoku Lumber Co., Ltd., Boeing Japan KK and Obayashi Corporation have concluded a memorandum of understanding on a preliminary business feasibility study for the manufacture and sale of sustainable aviation fuel, bio-naphtha and renewable diesel from domestic forest residues.
Vast secures A$700,000-grant from Australia-Singapore Initiative to progress South Australia sustainable fuels project
HyFuel Solar Refinery Pty. Ltd, a subsidiary of Vast Renewables Ltd. (Vast), has been awarded A$700,000 through the Australia-Singapore Low Emissions Technologies (ASLET) initiative for maritime and port operations.
U.S. biodiesel use increases outside of the transportation sector
A small but increasing amount of biodiesel in the U.S. is consumed in the residential, commercial, and electric power sectors, according to new estimates now published in the U.S. EIA's State Energy Data System.
BASF, Forestal collaborate on advanced e-methanol production using OASE® technology
BASF and Forestal have signed an early disclosure agreement aimed at advancing the production of e-methanol through carbon capture solutions. Under this strategic partnership, BASF has been selected to share its proprietary OASE® blue technology for use in Forestal’s pioneering Triskelion project in Galicia, Spain.
Signature Aviation brings blended sustainable aviation fuel to six new European locations
Signature Aviation has announced the expansion of its blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) offering at six new locations across Europe following multiple blended SAF supply agreements.
Glencore's South African refinery invests in cleaner fuels
Astron Energy, a unit of global commodity trader Glencore, will invest up to 6 B rand ($328 MM) to install new equipment and become compliant with South Africa's cleaner fuel specifications ahead of a 2027 deadline.
Farnborough Airport, Hydrogen Refinery sign landmark SAF deal to help kick-start UK domestic refining sector
Farnborough Airport, the birthplace of British aviation and Europe’s leading airport for premium air travel connectivity, has signed a landmark deal with Hydrogen Refinery for 12.5 MM liters (l) 10,000 tpy of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) produced locally from waste.
Universal Fuel Technologies’ pilot demonstrates new sustainable aviation fuel production pathways
During a five-month pilot, the company demonstrated that its Flexiforming technology can produce high-quality 100% synthetic SAF from multiple renewable feedstocks.

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