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 […]
At the inaugural Ministerial Meeting on Sustainable Fuels held in Osaka, Japan and Brazil jointly announced an ambitious goal to quadruple global annual use of sustainable fuels by 2035, aiming to reduce dependence on fossil fuels. The meeting, co-chaired by Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Yoji Muto, brought together representatives from more than […]
On September 8, SK SAF and its partner Oiltek announced the completion of a comprehensive feasibility study confirming a viable pathway to position Sarawak as a regional leader in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The project adopts a modular structure, combining a world-class SAF biorefinery with scalable Pre-Treatment Unit (PTU) hubs under a Build-Operate-Transfer-Maintain (BOTM) model. […]
Malaysia’s sustainable palm oil certification (MSPO) has been officially recognized by the European Union as a reliable standard to comply with the upcoming EU deforestation regulation. This recognition strengthens MSPO’s position as the national framework for sustainable palm oil in Malaysia, the world’s second-largest exporter, and provides assurance for exporters targeting the European market. The […]
A senior executive from Malaysia’s state energy company Petronas said Southeast Asia is set to export surplus biofuels to Europe and other markets as regional production capacity exceeds demand. Speaking at the APPEC conference in Singapore, Ahmad Adly Alias, Petronas’ Vice President of Refining, Marketing and Trading, projected that Asia’s sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) capacity […]