The key to increasing SAF production is investing in renewable products production capacity, but it also requires vision and commitment.
The government of Brazil on Aug. 22 announced it will offer R$6 billion ($1.09 billion) to support the development of biorefineries to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and sustainable marine fuels.
EcoCeres Inc., a leading pure-play renewable fuel producer, delivered its first vessel with 10 million liters of a sustainable blending component for jet fuel (neat HEFA-SPK) to the Evos Ghent terminal.
By Fahmi Kresmagus and Timo Hartmann
August 26, 2024
California-based Twelve is making SAF with carbon dioxide from industrial processes like ethanol production. Once established, the versatile technology will branch out into other fuels, chemicals and materials, all from CO2.
Milica Folić, production line director at technology provider Topsoe, shares perspective on the current state of play in the SAF market, regional differences in the SAF landscape and what the future might hold in terms of technology and production pathways.
The choice of pretreatment technology is a critical decision given the impact on downstream processing and final product quality.
MAIRE announces that NEXTCHEM (Sustainable Technology Solutions), through its subsidiary NextChem Tech, has signed an agreement to supply its NX CPO technology to a SAF pilot plant in Italy.
Topsoe has signed an agreement with HOLBORN Europa Raffinerie GmbH (HOLBORN), to provide its HydroFlex technology for the production of SAF and renewable diesel at its plant in Hamburg, Germany.
OXCCU has announced the launch of its first official demonstration plant, OX1, at Oxford Airport. The facility will convert carbon dioxide and hydrogen into long-chain hydrocarbons with high conversion and selectivity for use as SAF.
The Royal Air Force is ensuring Britain is secure while using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on routine operations for the first time - a move that will cut carbon emissions and bolster energy security.
Tidewater Renewables Ltd. on Aug. 15 reported that its biorefinery in Prince George, British Colombia, operated at near capacity during Q2. Work is progressing on a potential SAF project and the company is working to improve financial liquidity.
LanzaTech Global Inc. a LanzaJet Inc. on Aug. 19 announced a project with Australia’s Wagner Sustainable Fuels to consider equipping the Brisbane SAF Refinery with CirculAir a technology that converts waste carbon and renewable power into SAF.
The Federal Aviation Administration on Aug. 16 awarded $244.5 million to 22 projects that produce, transport, blend or store sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and for scoping studies related to SAF infrastructure needs.
More than 2.24 billion RINs were generated under the RFS in July, up from 1.99 billion generated during the same period of last year. Total RIN generation for the first seven months of 2024 reached 14.42 billion.
The California Air Resources Board on Aug. 12 published a notice outlining modifications to its proposed LCFS amendments, including those related annual carbon intensity (CI) targets, biomass-based diesel feedstocks, and SAF.
Gevo Inc. on Aug. 8 reported that the U.S. Department of Energy loan guarantee process for its proposed Net-Zero 1 ATJ project is progressing as expected. CEO Patrick Gruber said the company expects to close project financing by the end of 2024.
The 2024 North American SAF Conference & Expo will consist of panels that describe the newest developments in the SAF Industry. Topics such as biofuel crops, federal policies, the increase of SAF usage worldwide, and more will be presented.
Calumet Inc. on Aug. 9 released Q2 financial results for Calumet Specialty Products Partners L.P., reporting the company’s Montana Renewables business achieved record SAF production of approximately 7 million gallons.
Reps. Mike Flood, R-Neb., and Troy A Carter, Sr., D-La., on Aug. 9 introduced the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Information Act. The bill directs the U.S. Energy Information Administration to include SAF data in its weekly and monthly reports.
Gevo Inc. on Aug. 9 released a new report by Charles River Associates demonstrating the benefits of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production, including at Gevo’s planned Net-Zero 1 (NZ1) alcohol-to-jet (ATJ) SAF facility in South Dakota.
DG Fuels has selected Phelps County, Nebraska, for its first Midwest production facility. The plant will produce 193 MMgy of SAF that meets ASTM fuel standards. Production is expected to begin in 2030.
KBR announced on Aug. 6 that Avina Clean Hydrogen Inc. has selected the sustainable aviation fuel technology, PureSAF, for its project in the US. Developed by Swedish Biofuels, PureSAF technology is exclusively licensed by KBR worldwide.
MAIRE has announced that NEXTCHEM (Sustainable Technology Solutions) was been awarded a feasibility study along with PT Tripatra Engineers and Constructors for a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) project located in Sei Mangkei, Indonesia.
Aemetis Inc., a renewable natural gas and renewable fuels company focused on low and negative carbon intensity products that replace fossil fuels, on Aug. 1 announced Q2 2024 revenues were up 48% when compared to the same period of 2023.
Sora Fuel, a startup producing SAF using water, air and renewable energy, has announced it has raised an oversubscribed $6 million seed round. The funding will be used to expand the company’s team, develop partnerships and advance its technology.
Biofuel generated from logging residues could make switching to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) more cost-efficient and carbon friendly than previously thought, according to new research from the University of Georgia.
Gunvor Group has announced it will partner with VARO Energy to build a large-scale biorefinery at the Gunvor Energy Rotterdam site that will be capable of producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel.
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, the UAE’s clean energy powerhouse, has signed an agreement with TotalEnergies to assess the viability of developing a commercial green hydrogen to methanol to SAF project.
PETRONAS, Enilive and Euglena have reached the final investment decision to develop a biorefinery in Malaysia that will produce SAF and renewable diesel. The project is expected to be operational by the second half of 2028.
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