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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
On October 21, Airbus and Cathay Group announced a joint investment of up to USD 70 million to accelerate the development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production in Asia and worldwide. The partnership was unveiled at the IATA World Sustainability Symposium in Hong Kong, co-hosted by Alex McGowan, Cathay Pacific’s Chief Operations and Service Delivery […]
On October 14, 2025, China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) issued the Administrative Measures for the Central Budgetary Investment Special Fund for Energy Conservation and Carbon Reduction, officially listing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) projects among the key areas eligible for central government funding. Under the category of “Low-Carbon, Zero-Carbon, and Negative-Carbon Demonstration Projects,” the […]
According to Reuters, Spain’s energy company Moeve has become the first external sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supplier to join Shell’s blockchain-based Avelia platform, aimed at expanding the use of SAF. Avelia, launched in 2022 in partnership with American Express Global Business Travel and Accenture, operates a “book-and-claim” system connecting airlines, fuel suppliers, and corporate customers. […]
Singapore and Australia have agreed to strengthen cooperation on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), biofuels, and other clean energy initiatives. The announcement was made on October 8 during the 10th Singapore-Australia Annual Leaders’ Meeting in Canberra, where both nations unveiled the upgraded Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP 2.0). Singapore currently leads the biofuel sector in the region, […]
On October 15, European energy logistics company Exolum announced a £4.5 million ($6 million) investment to build the UK’s first independent Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blending facility at Redcliffe Bay in southwest England. The project marks the first step in creating a national SAF blending hub network to support the country’s transition toward greener aviation. […]
According to ChiniMandi, India is preparing to launch a pilot project to supply Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport. Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) recently received certification to produce SAF at its Panipat refinery, paving the way for domestic production. The SAF blend will be developed using the Hydroprocessed Esters and Fatty […]
As South Korea’s 2027 deadline for mandatory use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in all commercial flights approaches, major refiners are ramping up production while urging government support for early infrastructure investment. According to the roadmap released by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, airlines must […]