Cathay achieved another milestone year for its Corporate Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Program in 2025, with SAF commitments reaching approximately 17,400 metric tons, up nearly 180% when compared to 2024.
Eni and Q8 Italy announce a major strategic investment in the ongoing project for the construction of a new biorefinery in Priolo, Sicily. The facility will have the capacity to produce 500,000 metric tons of renewable diesel and SAF annually.
Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., on Feb. 2 introduced the bipartisan Securing America’s Fuels (SAF) Act. The bill aims to reinstate the 45Z clean fuel production credit premium for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and extend the 45Z credit through 2033.
The U.S. Department of Treasury and IRS on Feb. 3 released proposed regulations for the 45Z clean fuel production tax credit, as updated by the One Big Beautiful Bill in mid-2025. A public comment period is scheduled to be open for 60 days.
FedEx introduced sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at two more U.S. airports towards the end of last year: Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
Valero Energy Corp. on Jan. 29 released fourth quarter 2025 financial results, reporting a profitable three-month period for its ethanol segment and Diamond Green Diesel joint venture, which produces renewable diesel and SAF.
Arva on Jan. 27 announced the expansion of its biofuels offering to support biofuel producers as they operationalize the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit.
Topsoe has been selected by Tangshan Jinlihai Biotechnology Co. Ltd. to provide its Hydroflex technology and related services for a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) project with the capacity to process 300,000 tons of feedstock annually.
The Clean Fuels Alliance Foundation has extended the application deadline for the Beth Calabotta Sustainability Education Grant to Feb. 16, 2026. The grant provides a $3,000 award to one deserving full-time student.
Honeywell on Jan. 27 announced that SAF One Energy Management Limited will use Honeywell UOP Ecofining process technology to produce SAF. Tata Projects Ltd. has been appointed as EPC partner for the project.
XCF Global, Southern Energy Renewables and DevvStream agree to binding term sheet for 3-party merger
SAF producer XCF Global Inc. and DevvStream Corp., a caron management and environmental asset monetization firm, on Jan. 26 announced that they have agreed to a binding term sheet to combine Southern Energy Renewables Inc. in a three-party merger.
The U.K. Department of Transport on Jan. 20 announced plans to offer up to £43 million ($59.53 million) to support green aviation projects, including those focused on clean fuels and zero-emission aircraft.
LanzaTech Global Inc., a carbon recycling company, on Jan. 22 announced the closing of the sale and issuance of shares of its common stock to a group of leading investors, including new investor, SiteGround, for gross proceeds of $20 million.
EcoCeres has officially launched its state-of-the-art renewable fuel facility in Pasir Gudang, Johor, Malaysia, marking a historic milestone as the country’s first sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production plant.
The White House Office of Management and Budget on Jan. 23 concluded its review of a proposed rule to implement guidance for the 45Z clean fuel production credit, according to information posted to the agency’s website.
President Donald Trump on Jan. 23 signed an appropriations bill that includes language on biomass energy and sustainability. Explanatory statements published by Congress regarding the legislation included guidance on SREs and SAF.
Clean Fuels Alliance America on Jan. 26 sent a letter to President Donald Trump highlighting the biodiesel, renewable diesel and SAF industry’s contribution to U.S. energy security and rural prosperity.
SAFFA Fund I LP, an investment fund managed by Burnham Sterling Asset Management LLC, and SAF One Energy Management Ltd. have announced an investment of up to $30 million by SAFFA in a SAF One project, breaking ground in 2026.
Lydian, a Massachusetts-based company developing novel technology that converts waste CO2 into low-cost and scalable drop-in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), has opened a 25,000-square-foot facility at Hood Park in Boston.
The New Mexico Environmental Improvement Board on Jan. 22 unanimously adopted regulations implementing a Clean Transportation Fuel Program, making New Mexico the fourth U.S. state to adopt a clean fuel standard.
Clean Fuels Conference 2026: Unity drives growth, progress
January 22, 2026
The foundation is strong for expansion of biodiesel, renewable diesel and SAF in the U.S., but to build on the growth of recent years, producers and stakeholders must remain united, according to Clean Fuels Alliance America CEO Donnell Rehagen.
The planned merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern hit a snag on Jan. 16 when the Surface Transportation Board issued a unanimous decision finding that the merger application is incomplete.
Biomass Magazine has announced the addition of the North American Biocarbon Conference to the 2026 International Biomass Conference & Expo, expanding the event’s scope to include the full value chain of carbon-negative and carbon-smart technologies.
Syzygy Plasmonics on Jan. 20 announced a binding six-year sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) offtake agreement between its subsidiary, SP Developments Uruguay S.A., and Trafigura Pte Ltd., a market leader in the global commodities industry.
As global leaders prepare to convene for the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026, the Business Aviation Coalition for SAF is encouraging aircraft operators and delegations to contact their fuel providers and FBOs immediately to secure SAF.
Aether Fuels has announced new leadership appointments and funding that help accelerate commercialization of the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production at Project Beacon, a SAF production project located in Singapore.
Cathay is welcoming the release of Igniting the SAF Market: Policy Pathways for Scaling Sustainable Aviation Fuel in China, a research study published by Peking University’s National School of Development in late 2025.
The U.S. EPA on Jan. 15 released data showing nearly 23.25 billion renewable identification numbers (RINs) were generated under the Renewable Fuel Standard in 2025, down more than 8% when compared to 2024.
Moeve has completed the supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to Condor for flights departing from Tenerife South Airport on the Canary Islands, a location not yet legally subject to ReFuelEU Aviation requirements.
Bunge’s Brazilian operation has become the first company to certify soybeans for use in the production of SAF under the ISCC CORSIA PLUS protocol, an advanced certification recognized by the International Civil Aviation Organization.
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