Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Digital Feature: The evolving role of SAF in aviation’s energy transition
Decarbonizing flight will not happen overnight, but the journey for innovative pathways to create sustainable jet fuel has already taken off. The aviation sector is responsible for about 2.5% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and in the U.S., approximately 98% of aviation-related emissions result from jet fuel combustion.
John Cockerill and Axens launch the NesaBTF™ torrefaction technology
The NesaBTF™ torrefaction technology leverages John Cockerill’s expertise in multiple hearth furnaces and Axens’ operational insights, enabling large-scale torrefaction of residues for optimal BioTfueL® feedstock.
China allows more biofuel firms to export green aviation fuel
While Europe, the world's second-largest aviation fuel market, has yet to set a mandate for the usage of greener fuel, Chinese biofuel firms are building more SAF plants and targeting the continent as a top export destination.
Indonesia considering 1% SAF blend by 2026
Indonesia's state energy firm Pertamina this year started producing SAF made partly from used cooking oil (UCO) in one of its refinery units, and is planning to convert two other refineries to process fuel from UCO.
Gevo gets extension on U.S. energy department's loan commitment for SAF project
The extension granted by the department's loan programs office pushes the deadline to April 16, 2026, allowing time to evaluate potential changes to the project scope.
Airlines face price-gouging by green jet fuel sellers, IATA says
The EU began requiring airlines to use more sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) this year, with a 2% minimum blending mandate set to rise to 6% by 2030.
Moeve joins Shell's platform to scale sustainable jet fuel
Shell's Avelia platform is a “book and claim” system that aims to connect airlines, fuel suppliers and corporate buyers.
- IRRC refinery in Canada successfully exits receivership with new ownership 7/27
- HF Sinclair sues EPA for delays on biofuel exemption decision 7/27
- Haldia Petrochemicals says June fire was not caused by its naphtha pipeline 7/27
- Brazil fuel subsidies to cost around 6.8 billion reais ($1.3 B) a month, minister says 7/27
- South Korea extends fuel tax cuts by two months to end-September 7/27
- Kuwait's KPC signs $16-B lease and leaseback deal for oil pipeline network 7/27
