The U.S. Energy Information Administration increased its forecast for 2025 biodiesel production in its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released Dec. 10. The agency also increased its forecast for 2025 renewable diesel consumption.
Darling Ingredients Inc. on Dec. 10 announced that Avfuel Corp. took the first delivery of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) produced by Diamond Green Diesel, a 50/50 joint venture between Darling Ingredients and Valero Energy Corp.
Formula 1 has announced it is expanding its investment in SAF through a new program developed with Global Partner Qatar Airways. The expansion builds upon the previously announced investment alongside Global Logistics Partner DHL.
Phillips 66 and United Airlines have signed an agreement under which Phillips 66 will supply sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to United Airlines at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Enilive has announced a new agreement with easyJet to supply a number of flights from Milan Malpensa Airport with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The two companies have also signed a letter of intent for the supply of SAF at other Italian airports.
The ABFA is urging the Biden administration to immediately issue the guidance necessary for the industry to claim the 45Z Clean Fuels Production Credit. The group is also calling on Congress to extend the existing blender credits.
TotalEnergies and Saudi Investment Recycling Company on Dec. 3 announced the signing of a joint development and cost sharing agreement (JDCSA) to assess the development of a SAF production unit in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The U.K.’s sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) mandate was signed into law on Nov. 18 and is set to come into force on Jan. 1, 2025. The government has also launched a new Jet Zero Taskforce to revamp efforts to make greener air travel a reality.
Clean Fuels Alliance America on Nov. 26 thanked Reps. Nikki Budzinski, D-Ill., and Mike Carey, R-Ohio, for urging the IRS “to ensure that taxpayers’ registrations under §45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit are completed before January 1, 2025.”
Willis Lease Finance Corp. has announced its subsidiary, Willis Sustainable Fuels (UK) Limited, has entered into a master services agreement (MSA) with McDermott for early EPC related services for its SAF initiative.
Invizyne Technologies Inc., a leading designer of cell-free, enzyme-based biomanufacturing systems, has announced it was awarded a $2 million project to enable enzyme production for cell-free biomanufacturing of SAF.
Simply Blue Group has collaborated with the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs to establish a path forward focused on sustainable development of the company’s SAF project under development in Goldboro, Nova Scotia.
HSBC Hong Kong, Cathay Pacific and EcoCeres are launching a significant initiative to support the use of SAF in Hong Kong. HSBC Hong Kong is purchasing 3,400 metric tons of SAF produced by EcoCeres, which will be used in Cathay Pacific flights.
On Nov. 20, Senator Jerry Moran, R-Kan., visited a meeting of the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Coalition, where he discussed the need for greater legislative efforts to support the production and deployment of SAF in the 119th Congress.
The DOE, USDA and FAA on Nov. 20 released a new implementation framework that identifies key opportunities to increase biofuel production to deliver economic opportunities and healthier communities to rural and agricultural areas across America.
Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., chairwoman on the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee, on Nov. 18 introduced the Rural Prosperity and Food Act, which is the Senate’s version of the upcoming Farm Bill.
Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, and five of his colleagues on the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee on Nov. 18 announced they are seeking additional information from relevant stakeholders on biofuel tax policy. Reponses must be submitted by Dec. 13.
Corteva Inc. has announced plans to form a joint venture with bp focused on feedstock production for SAF. The company plans to grow proprietary Corteva mustard seed, sunflower and canola feedstocks well-suited for SAF production.
The U.S. Department of Energy on Nov. 14 announced $20.2 million in funding for 10 university and industry projects spanning seven states to advance mixed algae development for low-carbon biofuels and bioproducts.
Topsoe has signed an agreement with Refinaria de Petróleo Riograndense SA to provide its HydroFlex and H2bridge technologies for SAF and renewable diesel production at Riograndense’s Rio Grande renewable fuels plant in Brazil.
The U.S. Department of Energy on Nov. 13 announced the release of its latest Pathways to Commercial Liftoff report, which underscores the near-term potential for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to meaningfully decarbonize the aviation sector.
Neste and Air Canada have signed an agreement for the supply of 60,000 metric of neat Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel. Neste will deliver the SAF, blended with conventional jet fuel, to the Vancouver marine terminal starting in December 2024.
Calumet Inc. on Nov. 8 released third quarter financial results and outlined plans for the development of Montana Renewables’ MaxSAF initiative, which will be supported by a U.S. Department of Energy loan guarantee.
Cathay has announced its Corporate Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Programme has achieved significant growth this year. The program partners together in 2024 have committed to using 2,650 metric tons of SAF (equal to 906,000 U.S. gallons).
Wizz Air has announced it will trial operations using SAF in collaboration with Airbus. The trial will involve flights across two major routes with SAF supplied by Cepsa and distributed by World Fuel Services.
Hill Aircraft has furthered its commitment in providing alternative jet fuel through an expanded support agreement with World Fuel Services that will make it the first FBO in Georgia to offer dedicated SAF for business aviation customers.
BioVeritas LLC has announced the launch of The BioVeritas Process for SAF. This breakthrough technology converts biomass via fermentation into volatile fatty acids (VFAs), a key precursor for a range of high-value products, most notably SAF.
The California Air Resources board has announced an historic agreement with the nation’s leading passenger and cargo airlines to dramatically accelerate the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for flights within the state.
CVR Energy Inc. on Oct. 29 announced that the renewable diesel unit at its Wynnewood refinery in Oklahoma processed 19.6 million gallons of vegetable oil feedstock during the third quarter, down from 23.8 million gallons during the same period of 2023.
The call for presentation abstracts for the 18th Annual International Biomass Conference & Expo, produced by Biomass Magazine, is now open. The event will take place March 18-20, 2025, at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta, Georgia.
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