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EU: Seven Bold Measures to Accelerate SAF Production and Break Free from Import Shackles

The European aviation and fuel industries have issued a unified call for the European Union to adopt seven critical measures to accelerate the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), aiming to reduce reliance on imports and advance the aviation sector’s…

Cathay Group and DHL Express Launch SAF Partnership to Cut Air Cargo Emissions

Cathay Group announced on August 13 that it has entered into a new sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) partnership with DHL Express to reinforce their shared commitment to reducing carbon emissions in the air cargo sector. Under the agreement, Cathay Pacific…

Pertamina Ships First UCO-Based SAF in Indonesia with ISCC CORSIA Certification

Indonesia’s PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional (KPI) Cilacap Refinery, in collaboration with the Lemigas laboratory, has completed a series of quality standard tests and officially carried out the first shipment of Pertamina Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) made from a blend of…

India to achieve 1% SAF blending on all international flights by 2027

Indian Oil Corporation’s Panipat refinery, which converts waste cooking oil (uco) into jet-grade fuel, has become India’s first certified sustainable aviation fuel production facility, according to India’s Ministry of Infrastructure. Switzerland-based Cotecna Inspection Group, through its Indian subsidiary Cotecna Inspection…

Neste is awaiting ASTM approval of crude Tall oil as a SAF feedstock

According to the Helsinki Times, Finland’s UPM, Neste, and St1 are jointly advancing plans to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from wood residues. UPM’s plant in Lappeenranta is ready to begin production, using crude tall oil—a byproduct from wood processing that…

Indonesia: B50 program to be implemented next year

Indonesia will proceed with its plan to raise the palm oil content in biodiesel to 50% (B50), but the rollout is unlikely to begin in January 2026, according to senior energy ministry official Eniya Listiani Dewi. The new blend requires…

EcoCeres calls on EU to implement fair verification system for sustainable biofuels

As the European Union accelerates its renewable energy transition, EcoCeres has released a position paper calling for a robust, transparent, and fraud-resistant verification system to uphold the integrity of sustainability claims in the biofuels sector. EcoCeres emphasizes that all biofuel…

EcoCeres and Xiamen Airlines Partner to Advance SAF Production

On August 1, renewable fuel producer EcoCeres Inc. announced a partnership with Xiamen Airlines to jointly promote the localized collection and production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The two parties will leverage EcoCeres’ existing supply chain network to collect used…

Thailand to Announce National SAF Standard Next Year

According to the Bangkok Post, Thailand’s Department of Energy Business recently announced that the country plans to officially release its first national standard for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) next year, aiming to accelerate the aviation industry’s carbon reduction efforts. Sarawut…

Laos Launches Pilot Project to Produce Biodiesel from Waste Cooking Oil

Recently, Laos officially launched a pilot project to produce biodiesel from waste cooking oil, aiming to foster innovative energy technologies and sustainable business models. Supported by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and implemented in partnership with the Lao Ministry of…