According to Turkey’s Aawsat news outlet, the country is considering implementing a mandatory 5% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blending requirement by 2030.

To support this policy, domestic refiners such as Tupras and Socar will be required to produce SAF, as 90% of the blended fuel is expected to be used for flights departing from Turkish airports.

Earlier this year, Tupras announced its goal to reach an annual SAF production capacity of 20,000 tons by 2026. Local biofuel producer DB Tarimsal Enerji also plans to produce 100,000 tons of SAF annually.

British Airways has become the first airline to utilize sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) produced at commercial scale in the UK, marking a major milestone in the country’s push toward greener air travel. The SAF was supplied by Phillips 66’s Humber Refinery as part of a multi-year agreement between the two companies, underscoring their shared commitment to reducing carbon emissions in the aviation sector.

The partnership was announced by SAF Investor, which noted that this collaboration represents a significant achievement not only for the airline but also for domestic fuel production. Darren Cunningham, General Manager of the Humber Refinery and CEO of Phillips 66 UK, commented, “Phillips 66 Humber Refinery is proud to supply British Airways with sustainable aviation fuel. This strategic partnership and supply agreement affirm both companies’ commitment to a low-carbon future.”

British Airways Chairman and CEO Sean Doyle echoed this sentiment, saying, “Being the first airline to procure sustainable aviation fuel produced at commercial scale in the UK is another breakthrough moment for us and the aviation industry. We are committed to using SAF to help power our flights and to achieving net zero emissions by 2050.”

The SAF supplied under this agreement will be blended with traditional jet fuel and used to power flights from British Airways’ operations, contributing to the airline’s broader sustainability goals. The move also highlights the importance of domestic production capacity in building a more resilient and environmentally sustainable fuel supply chain.

This collaboration sets a new precedent for the UK aviation industry, showcasing how partnerships between airlines and fuel producers can play a vital role in accelerating the transition to lower-carbon air travel.

EcoCeres announced in Hong Kong that it has signed a multi-year agreement to supply sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to British Airways. This strategic partnership is expected to reduce approximately 400,000 tonnes of lifecycle carbon emissions—equivalent to the emissions from around 240,000 economy-class passengers flying round-trip between London and New York.

As part of its sustainability roadmap, British Airways has committed to powering at least 10% of its flights with SAF by 2030, aligning with the UK government’s mandate on SAF usage. Under the agreement, EcoCeres will supply SAF produced entirely from waste-based biomass feedstocks, such as used cooking oil (UCO). Compared to conventional jet fuel, this SAF can reduce lifecycle carbon emissions by up to 80%.

On June 20, Haixin Energy held a launch event for its Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) product, part of its 200,000-ton/year biodiesel isomerization project, in Beijing’s Zhongguancun.

The event attracted numerous prominent industry guests, including representatives from the Civil Aviation Second Research Institute’s SAF Development Center, China National Aviation Fuel Group, Shanghai Airport Authority, and the Export-Import Bank of China, who gathered to witness Haixin Energy’s latest achievement in the SAF sector.

According to a report by the UK’s GreenAir News, Amsterdam-based sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supplier SkyNRG stated in its newly released 2025 SAF Market Outlook that the world will face a serious challenge of waste oil and fat feedstock shortages after 2030. The report was jointly published by SkyNRG and global consulting firm ICF.

Currently, about 82% of the global SAF capacity under construction or planned relies on the HEFA pathway (Hydroprocessed Esters and Fatty Acids), which mainly uses waste oils and fats as feedstock. However, SkyNRG warns that as SAF demand continues to surge, these waste oils and fats are also increasingly being used in other industries, potentially reaching the so-called “HEFA tipping point” within the next five years.

The report emphasizes that if alternative pathways—such as alcohol-to-jet, sugar-based biomass, or eSAF—are not rapidly scaled up to commercial levels, the entire industry may encounter a growth bottleneck after 2030. While the past decade has laid a solid foundation proving the viability of SAF, SkyNRG notes that future progress must depend on policy support and technological breakthroughs to diversify feedstock pathways and ensure supply security.

TMD Energy and its subsidiaries, headquartered in Malaysia and Singapore, are integrated marine fueling service providers engaged in ship-to-ship (STS) marine fuel transfers, vessel management services, and vessel chartering. The company has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with bioenergy firm Double Corporate Sdn Bhd to explore strategic cooperation across the EU and Asian markets.

This collaboration marks a significant milestone in TMD Energy’s expansion into the sustainable and alternative fuels sector. The MOA initiates an exclusive and transparent negotiation period aimed at formalizing a partnership focused on sustainable biofuel solutions and operational integration.

Double Corporate, a Malaysian bioenergy company certified under ISCC-EU, specializes in converting waste into high-yield, sustainable fuels and lubricants using proprietary ISCC-EU-compliant technology. With over a decade of expertise in producing low-emission biofuels, the company is well-positioned to serve the growing demand for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and Sustainable Marine Fuel (SMF) in both Europe and Asia.