The European aviation and fuel industries have issued a unified call for the European Union to adopt seven critical measures to accelerate the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), aiming to reduce reliance on imports and advance the aviation sector’s goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. These measures address the pressing challenges of high […]
Cathay Group announced on August 13 that it has entered into a new sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) partnership with DHL Express to reinforce their shared commitment to reducing carbon emissions in the air cargo sector. Under the agreement, Cathay Pacific will supply DHL Express with 2,400 metric tonnes of SAF for international flights departing from […]
Indonesia’s PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional (KPI) Cilacap Refinery, in collaboration with the Lemigas laboratory, has completed a series of quality standard tests and officially carried out the first shipment of Pertamina Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) made from a blend of used cooking oil (UCO). KPI President Director Taufik Adityawarman stated that this is not only […]
Indian Oil Corporation’s Panipat refinery, which converts waste cooking oil (uco) into jet-grade fuel, has become India’s first certified sustainable aviation fuel production facility, according to India’s Ministry of Infrastructure. Switzerland-based Cotecna Inspection Group, through its Indian subsidiary Cotecna Inspection India Private Limited, reportedly issued the certification. The move is in line with the objectives […]
According to the Helsinki Times, Finland’s UPM, Neste, and St1 are jointly advancing plans to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from wood residues. UPM’s plant in Lappeenranta is ready to begin production, using crude tall oil—a byproduct from wood processing that is already used to make renewable diesel—as its main feedstock. The company is currently awaiting […]
Indonesia will proceed with its plan to raise the palm oil content in biodiesel to 50% (B50), but the rollout is unlikely to begin in January 2026, according to senior energy ministry official Eniya Listiani Dewi. The new blend requires multiple tests, which could take up to eight months to complete. This year, Indonesia allocated […]
As the European Union accelerates its renewable energy transition, EcoCeres has released a position paper calling for a robust, transparent, and fraud-resistant verification system to uphold the integrity of sustainability claims in the biofuels sector. EcoCeres emphasizes that all biofuel producers must adhere to unified standards and maintain transparent data to ensure that sustainability claims […]
On August 1, renewable fuel producer EcoCeres Inc. announced a partnership with Xiamen Airlines to jointly promote the localized collection and production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The two parties will leverage EcoCeres’ existing supply chain network to collect used cooking oil (UCO) from selected restaurant partners and transport it to EcoCeres’ production facilities, where […]
According to the Bangkok Post, Thailand’s Department of Energy Business recently announced that the country plans to officially release its first national standard for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) next year, aiming to accelerate the aviation industry’s carbon reduction efforts. Sarawut Kaewtathip, Director-General of the Department, stated that the draft is being developed with reference to […]
Recently, Laos officially launched a pilot project to produce biodiesel from waste cooking oil, aiming to foster innovative energy technologies and sustainable business models. Supported by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and implemented in partnership with the Lao Ministry of Industry and Commerce, the pilot plant is designed to produce 500 liters of biodiesel per […]