Malaysia has clarified that the use of palm oil as a bio-based feedstock for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) will not trigger negative perceptions among European buyers, despite long-standing concerns over deforestation and sustainability. According to Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari, the key issue for Europe is not the crop itself, but whether the […]
In Brazil, the Abra Group—formed by airlines such as GOL, Avianca, and Wamos Air—has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sumitomo Corporation do Brasil, the local subsidiary of Sumitomo Corporation, a leading global integrated trading company. The agreement aims to accelerate the development of industry solutions that support the decarbonization of the aviation sector. […]
In Singapore, Aster and Aether Fuels have signed an agreement to develop Southeast Asia’s first next-generation commercial-scale Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production facility at Aster Pulau Bukom Industrial Park. The project combines Aether’s cutting-edge fuel conversion technology with Aster’s extensive operational expertise in Singapore’s integrated refining and petrochemical complex, positioning the nation at the forefront […]
On November 10, Kazakhstan held discussions with U.S.-based LanzaJet on the construction of a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production plant. The meeting focused on industrial and technological cooperation to advance sustainable energy development. Both sides explored the introduction and localization of advanced technologies, with plans to jointly build an SAF plant in Rudny, Kostanay region. […]
Malaysia’s national oil company, PETRONAS, has successfully delivered the country’s first batch of blended Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) for use by Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), marking a key milestone in Malaysia’s journey toward aviation decarbonization. According to reports, the SAF was produced at PETRONAS’s local blending facility and has […]
The European Commission has unveiled a €3 billion Sustainable Transport Investment Plan (STIP) to accelerate the transition of Europe’s aviation and maritime sectors toward renewable and low-carbon fuels. Announced on November 5, 2025, the initiative aims to close the investment gap that has hindered large-scale production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and sustainable maritime fuel […]
The UK government has launched a public consultation on introducing a revenue certainty mechanism for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The initiative aims to provide long-term price stability and investment confidence for SAF producers, helping to accelerate domestic production and reduce aviation emissions. The mechanism, similar to the Contracts for Difference (CfD) model used in renewable […]
South Korea’s renewable energy company JC Chemical Co., Ltd. plans to establish a new plant in Malaysia to process and refine used cooking oil (UCO) into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Malaysia’s Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Tengku Zafrul, stated that the project aligns with the country’s National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR) and New Industrial […]
Singapore Introduces Departure Fee to Fund Sustainable Aviation Fuel Singapore has passed a new law requiring all departing passengers to pay a “decarbonization fee,” marking a major milestone in the country’s push toward greener air travel. The collected funds will go into a Civil Aviation Authority-managed pool dedicated to supporting the purchase and use of […]
On October 29, Finnish renewable energy leader Neste reported strong third-quarter results, driven by record sales of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and improved profitability across its renewable products segment. SAF sales reached an all-time high of 251,000 tons, more than doubling from 112,000 tons a year earlier, underscoring the company’s rapid expansion in the aviation […]