Category Archives: SAF

PETRONAS Delivers Malaysia’s First Sustainable Aviation Fuel to KLIA, Marking Milestone in Green Aviation

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 […]

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EU Launches €3 Billion Plan to Boost Sustainable Aviation and Maritime Fuels

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 […]

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UK launches public consultation on SAF revenue certainty mechanism

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 […]

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JC Chemical to Build SAF Feedstock Plant in Malaysia, Boosting Regional Biofuel Hub Ambitions

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 […]

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Singapore Introduces Departure Fee to Fund Sustainable Aviation Fuel

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 […]

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Record SAF Sales Push Neste to New Profit Heights

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 […]

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China Airlines Achieves Record 40% SAF Blend on Taoyuan–Bangkok Flight

Since Taiwan’s Ministry of Transportation launched the “SAF Takeoff, Sustainable Flight” initiative in late April, officially marking the first year of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) development in Taiwan, China Airlines has actively advanced toward its net-zero emission goals. This year, the airline joined the SkyTeam Aviation Challenge (TAC) for the fourth time, operating a sustainable […]

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China Grants 1.2 Million-Ton SAF Export Quotas to Haike, Sanju, and EcoCeres

China has granted export quotas to three biofuel refineries, allowing them to export Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), marking a significant step in the country’s global expansion of its SAF industry. Domestic biofuel producers are accelerating the construction of SAF production facilities, with Europe identified as the primary export destination. According to publicly available data, Shandong […]

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Neste and United Airlines Expand SAF Partnership to Three Major U.S. Airports

Neste and United Airlines have expanded their sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) partnership to include three major U.S. airports: George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in Houston, Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). With this move, United becomes the first commercial airline to use SAF at these locations. Under the agreement, Neste […]

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Indonesia to Mandate 1% SAF Blend for International Flights Starting 2026

Indonesia, the world’s largest palm oil producer, is considering requiring international flights departing from Jakarta and Bali to use a 1% blend of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) starting in 2026, according to Reuters. State-owned energy company Pertamina has begun producing SAF made partly from used cooking oil (UCO) at one of its refineries and plans […]

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