Author Archives: biofuels

China Jia’ao exports first SAF

Jia’ao Environmental Protection announced on May 7 that the company’s controlling subsidiary, Lianyungang Jia’ao New Energy Co., Ltd. has successfully completed the first batch of about 13,400 tons of bio-jet fuel marketed and sold, realizing the first domestic compliant export delivery. This marks the key breakthrough from R&D to industrialization of the bio-jet fuel project […]

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Bangchak Group Opens SAF Production Facility in Thailand

On April 25, Bangchak Group officially opened its Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production unit at its refinery in Phra Khanong, marking an important step in Thailand’s green aviation fuel sector. The unit is operated by Bangchak’s subsidiary, BSGF Company Ltd. and adheres to the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification System (ISCC) standards. The opening ceremony […]

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SK Incheon Petrochemicals Launches B30 Marine Biofuel

SK Incheon Petrochemicals announced on April 30 that it has officially launched and started supplying B30 marine biofuel in response to the shipping industry’s policy requirement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The B30 fuel, which contains 30% bio-based components, was developed to meet the growing demand for sustainability in the shipping industry. The fuel is […]

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JAL uses domestically produced SAF for the first time

Japan Airlines announced on May 1 that it has supplied nationally produced sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for the first time to a passenger flight at Kansai International Airport (KIX), Japan Airlines Flight JL891 (Kansai to Shanghai Pudong). According to the airline, SAF supplier Saffaire Sky Energy LLC has received ISCC CORSIA certification for the first […]

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Neste

Neste Corporation, headquartered in Espoo, Finland, is the world’s leading producer of renewable diesel, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), and renewable feedstock solutions for the chemical industry. Founded in 1948, Neste has transformed from a traditional oil refining company into a global pioneer in renewable energy and sustainable solutions. Neste’s renewable products are primarily made from […]

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Cosmo Signs SAF Supply Deal with Starlux Airlines

Cosmo Oil Marketing, a subsidiary of Cosmo Energy Holdings, has signed a basic agreement with Starlux Airlines to promote sustainable aviation transport through the supply of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The SAF involved under this agreement was commercialized with subsidies from the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) in 2021, aiming to establish […]

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UAE’s BZI Invests $500 Million to Build Malaysia’s First SAF Refinery

Bin Zayed International (BZI), the UAE’s largest investment group, will invest $500 million (about RM2.188 billion) to build a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) refinery at Port Klang, partnering with Malaysia’s FatHopes Energy (FHE). The project aims to help Malaysia achieve an annual SAF production target of 1 million tonnes, positioning the country as a regional […]

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Skoda has officially launched HVO at its Czech plant

As part of its drive for a low-carbon transition, Skoda has officially launched HVO (Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil) synthetic diesel fuel at its Czech plant as an initial filler fuel for new production diesel models and for its in-house logistics fleet.The HVO fuel, which is made from the hydrotreating of waste fats, oils, and used cooking […]

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Total to produce SAF at Belgian refinery

April 24 – Total Energy has announced plans to restructure its petrochemicals business at its refinery in Antwerp, Belgium. One of the planned changes is to increase sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production capacity through co-processing. According to Total Energy, the initial SAF project in Antwerp is expected to achieve a capacity of 50,000 tons/year of […]

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