Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Honeywell introduces new, innovative technology that produces low-cost, high quality renewable fuels from biomass

Honeywell has introduced a breakthrough technology that converts agricultural and forestry waste into ready-to-use renewable fuels for hard-to-abate sectors, such as the maritime industry.

Montana Renewables supplies first SAF-fueled flight at Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport (U.S.)

Montana Renewables, the largest SAF producer in North America (2024), provided MSP with its first shipment of 7,000 gallons (gal) of SAF made from Minnesota-grown winter camelina.

Airbus and Cathay form co-investment partnership for scaling SAF adoption

Under the terms of the partnership, the two companies will collaborate to identify, evaluate and invest in projects that support the scaling of SAF production towards 2030 and beyond. Projects will be assessed based on their commercial viability, technology maturity, and potential for long-term offtake.

Plug Power partners with Edgewood Renewables to build renewable fuels facility in Nevada (U.S.)

The project is designed to process waste biomass feedstocks to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), renewable diesel (RD), and bio-methanol, while utilizing, within its process, renewable natural gas (RNG) and low-carbon H2.

Neste extends partnership with United Airlines to bring SAF to three major U.S. airports

Digital Feature: The evolving role of SAF in aviation’s energy transition

Decarbonizing flight will not happen overnight, but the journey for innovative pathways to create sustainable jet fuel has already taken off. The aviation sector is responsible for about 2.5% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and in the U.S., approximately 98% of aviation-related emissions result from jet fuel combustion.

John Cockerill and Axens launch the NesaBTF™ torrefaction technology

The NesaBTF™ torrefaction technology leverages John Cockerill’s expertise in multiple hearth furnaces and Axens’ operational insights, enabling large-scale torrefaction of residues for optimal BioTfueL® feedstock.

China allows more biofuel firms to export green aviation fuel

While Europe, the world's second-largest aviation fuel market, has yet to set a mandate for the usage of greener fuel, Chinese biofuel firms are building more SAF plants and targeting the continent as a top export destination.

Consortium to build e-fuels demonstration facility in Germany for e-SAF research

Indonesia considering 1% SAF blend by 2026

Indonesia's state energy firm Pertamina this year started producing SAF made partly from used cooking oil (UCO) in one of its refinery units, and is planning to convert two other refineries to process fuel from UCO.