Engineering & Design
GE Aerospace fuels expert: SAF is here to stay
Review various roadmaps for the aviation industry to reach a target of net zero CO2 emissions by 2050, and you’ll find one thing in common: SAF is a linchpin for getting there.
Boeing, NASA, United Airlines to test SAF benefits with air-to-air flights
In a collaboration to strengthen sustainability in aviation, Boeing is partnering with NASA and United Airlines for in-flight testing to measure how SAF affects contrails and non-carbon emissions, in addition to reducing the fuel's life cycle climate impact.
Researcher improves CO2 and biofuel byproduct conversion to valuable chemicals
A University of Alberta researcher has developed better ways to convert carbon dioxide, a harmful greenhouse gas, and glycerol, a leftover of biodiesel production, into value-added materials with wide-ranging uses including liquid hydrogen storage.
U.S. awards $7 B to seven U.S. hydrogen hubs
The Biden administration is expected to announce the winners of $7 B in federal grants to build out regional hydrogen hubs.
Saudi Aramco in talks to buy 10% stake in Chinese refiner Yulong Petrochemical
Saudi Aramco is in talks to buy a 10% stake in Shandong Yulong Petrochemical Co in a deal that would further boost the state oil giant's investments in China.
The SAF Grand Challenge
The SAF Grand Challenge is the result of DOE, DOT, and USDA launching a government-wide Memorandum of Understanding that will attempt to reduce the cost, enhance the sustainability, and expand the production and use of SAF.
Glander International Bunkering completes first biofuel supply for Asphalt tanker
Glander International Bunkering successfully supplied 347MT of B24 FAME / FO blend to MT BITU ATLANTIC, a 50805DWT asphalt tanker for Rubis Group.
Seaspan and AES sign MoU to collaborate on LNG bunkering business development
In the framework of the 3rd International LNG Global Forum, held in Cartagena, Colombia, Seaspan has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with global energy company, AES.
Clariant inaugurates Daya Bay Exolit OP flame retardant plant
Clariant marks another milestone in its China Strategy with the official opening of its new state-of-the-art production facility for halogen-free flame retardants in Daya Bay, Huizhou.
Yokogawa joins Avelia’s blockchain-powered SAF purchasing program
Yokogawa Electric Corporation announces it has become the first industrial automation customer headquartered in Asia to join Avelia, a blockchain book-and-claim platform for SAF.

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