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 […]
The Clean Fuels Alliance America sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on October 22, urging the government to close a loophole in the reciprocal tariff system. Under Executive Order 14257, both petroleum diesel and renewable diesel are classified under the same tariff code, allowing renewable diesel imports to enter the U.S. duty-free. […]
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. […]
Argentina’s biodiesel industry is facing one of its worst crises in years. According to the Rosario Board of Trade, production and exports have collapsed to historic lows. By August 2025, total biodiesel sales reached only 640,000 tons — the lowest since 2008 — while exports plunged 52% year-on-year to just 14,000 tons. Once a major […]
Indonesia, the world’s largest palm oil producer, is considering new export restrictions on crude palm oil (CPO) as part of its plan to expand domestic biodiesel production. Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia announced on October 14 that the government may regulate exports to ensure sufficient supply for the upcoming B50 mandate, which will raise the palm […]
Indonesia is exploring ways to integrate Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) into its national biofuel program, with Used Cooking Oil (UCO) emerging as a promising feedstock. A recent briefing by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) suggests that the government could establish a Used Cooking Oil Fund (UCOF), financed through export levies, similar to the […]