Investor caution, tech hurdles derail SAF projects opinion Fayaz Hussain 19 Jul 24 0 First the bad news. In the last two months, more sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) projects have been cancelled or paused than new ones announced since… Read more
UK set to introduce SAF bill news Fayaz Hussain 17 Jul 24 0 New bill to encourage the uptake of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) was included in the King’s Speech setting out the legislative agenda of the new… Read more
US SAF production set for dramatic increase in 2024: EIA news Fayaz Hussain 17 Jul 24 0 The Energy Information Administration (EIA) forecasts US SAF production to reach 30,000 barrels per day in 2024 and cross 50,000bpd mark in 2025 if planned… Read more
TotalEnergies-Daher-Groupe ADP ensure permanent SAF supply at Paris-Saclay-Versailles news Fayaz Hussain 17 Jul 24 0 TotalEnergies, Daher and Groupe ADP announced partnership to ensure permanent supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at the Paris-Saclay-Versailles platform. “We are delighted to be… Read more
H2Global receives no bids for eSAF tender news Fayaz Hussain 15 Jul 24 0 German environmental and climate protection foundation H2Global said that it has received no bids for its first auction to secure supply of eSAF and opened… Read more
Australian SAF project by Oceania Biofuels scrapped news Fayaz Hussain 15 Jul 24 0 Australian firm Oceania Biofuels has reportedly scrapped its AU$500m biofuels planned in Queensland, according to reports. The company has taken down its website and withdrew… Read more
Israel pushes for SAF with new committee, incentives news Fayaz Hussain 15 Jul 24 0 Israel’s Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure said it will setup and lead an inter-ministerial committee to increase the usage of SAF through incentives. The ministry… Read more
Indonesia stresses need for accelerating SAF development news Fayaz Hussain 15 Jul 24 0 Indonesia’s Ministry of Energy and Industry said that it understands the need for accelerating SAF development in the country. “The roadmap for SAF for aircraft… Read more
Japan Airlines signs SAF agreement with ENEOS news Fayaz Hussain 12 Jul 24 0 Japan Airlines and ENEOS Corporation announced an agreement on the purchase and sale of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). This agreement will enable ENEOS to become… Read more
DB Schenker joins Cathay Pacific’s SAF programme news Fayaz Hussain 11 Jul 24 0 German logistics giant DB Schenker has joined Cathay Pacific’s Corporate sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) programme to significantly cut carbon emissions for cargo shipments. “By partnering… Read more
German firm bets on Chile’s potential for SAF from renewables opinion Fayaz Hussain 10 Jul 24 0 From the scorching sun of the Atacama Desert to the windswept plains of Patagonia, Chile there is a goldmine of clean energy potential. Beyond the… Read more
Ricardo to aid EASA develop SAF Clearing House news Fayaz Hussain 10 Jul 24 0 The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) announced that it has selected environmental and engineering consulting firm Ricardo to lead the consortium to develop the… Read more
CIMB Group joins DHL Express’ SAF programme news Fayaz Hussain 10 Jul 24 0 Kuala Lumpur-based CIMB Group joins DHL Express GoGreen Plus programme to increase usage of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in international shipments to reduce its Scope… Read more
Shell pulls out of planned e-SAF project in Sweden news Fayaz Hussain 8 Jul 24 0 After halting work on Rotterdam biofuel plant and booking a $1bn write down, Shell has also pulled out of e-SAF project planned with state-owned Swedish… Read more
Shell to book $1bn impairment charge from Rotterdam biofuel pause news Fayaz Hussain 5 Jul 24 0 Shell announced that it will book an impairment charge of as much as $1.0bn on account of pausing the construction of Rotterdam biofuel plant as… Read more