HD Hyundai Oilbank has officially entered the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) market, marking its first domestic supply and a decisive step into the eco-friendly biofuel sector. The company announced on the 24th that, starting this month, it will provide SAF for Korean Air’s Incheon–Kobe route, following earlier exports to Japan. Under the agreement, Hyundai Oilbank […]
Korean Air is expanding its use of domestically produced Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) on flights to Kobe and Osaka, Japan. Following a successful one-year trial on the Incheon–Haneda route (Aug 2024–Aug 2025), the airline confirmed the safety and performance of local SAF. From September 19, 2025, to December 31, 2026, Korean Air will operate around […]
Indonesia is considering the implementation of a B45 biodiesel program as a transitional step before fully adopting B50 in 2026. According to Deputy Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Yuliot Tanjung, the B45 mandate would require about 17 million kiloliters of palm-based fatty acid methyl ester (FAME), compared with nearly 19–20 million kiloliters needed for […]
BP has decided to halt construction of its planned biofuel plant at Rotterdam’s Europoort, according to Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf. Employees reacted with disappointment, calling it “our last green project in the Netherlands.” The decision will result in about 100 job losses. BP, which operates one of Europe’s largest refineries in Rotterdam, cited the high […]
According to The Bioenergy Times, a senior official from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) confirmed that India will join the global alliance of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) producers by the end of this year. Jane Hupe, Deputy Director of the ICAO Air Transport Bureau’s Environment Unit, said India is emerging as “a key player in […]
According to Oils & Fats International, citing a report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Argentina’s biodiesel production in 2025 is projected to fall to a record low of 1.2 billion liters, a 7% decline from the previous year. With domestic consumption remaining stable, exports are expected to shrink to just 340 million liters […]
Indonesia, the world’s largest palm oil producer, is preparing to raise its biofuel mandate to B50 (50% palm-based biodiesel) or a transitional B45 from 2026, with the final decision still under review. The policy reflects Jakarta’s ambition to reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels, strengthen energy security, and support the palm oil sector, which provides […]
The European Commission has allocated free EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) allowances worth about $118 million to support airlines in purchasing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The decision, announced on September 17, follows calculations by member states and marks the first implementation year of the new SAF support mechanism under the ETS. A total of 1.3 […]
On September 17, 2025, the Australian government announced a $1.1 billion AUD ($938 million SGD) investment over 10 years to develop the low-carbon fuel industry, welcomed by agricultural groups. The funding aims to boost private investment in biodiesel and sustainable aviation fuels, increasing demand for feedstocks like canola, sugarcane, and sorghum. Australia, a major producer […]
On September 12, Indonesia’s Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia announced a plan to implement a B45 biodiesel blend as a transitional step before adopting the B50 policy. This will increase the current mandatory palm oil blend from 40% (B40) to 45%, with a full transition to B50 planned for next year. The move reflects Indonesia’s cautious […]