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.

On June 9, U.S. BioEnergy announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding with LP Building Solutions to establish a 20-year sustainable wood fiber supply agreement to provide raw materials for the company’s advanced biorefinery being built in Bon Wier, Texas.

Under the agreement, once finalized, LP will supply up to 2.2 million tons of wood biomass to the project annually. The biorefinery will convert forest thinnings and other wood waste into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and other low-carbon transportation fuels. The project site was finalized earlier this year, with the company having acquired over 1,600 acres of land locally and planning a total investment of $2.8 billion.

LP, which has over 50 years of experience in forestry and wood operations in eastern Texas, will serve as the project’s exclusive procurement agent, responsible for sourcing raw materials in a responsible and sustainable manner. All biomass procurement will strictly adhere to environmental standards and undergo third-party independent audit certification.

Steven Meadows, LP’s Natural Resources Manager, stated: “Our experience in sustainable forestry will facilitate the smooth progress of this project and also promote regional economic development and ecological management.”

Nick Andrews, CEO of the U.S. Bioenergy Company, emphasized: “A long-term stable raw material supply is key to the success of project financing. Collaborating with LP helps us reduce capital costs and demonstrates the company’s firm commitment to sustainable fuel production.”

The project is currently in the engineering design phase. Once completed, it will convert 1 million tons of wood waste annually into approximately 65 million gallons of net-zero transportation fuel and sequester over 50 million tons of carbon dioxide over its lifecycle. The project has secured approximately $150 million in tax incentives and credit support from various levels of government and has signed a 20-year SAF purchase agreement with Southwest Airlines, providing a solid foundation for future operations.

Translated with DeepL.com (free version)

On May 26, the European Commission issued a Commission Notice clarifying the method for calculating the price difference between fossil jet fuel and qualified sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). This initiative represents a key step in the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) to support the use of SAF.

Under the previously adopted Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/723, this support mechanism allows the EU to allocate carbon allowances free of charge to commercial airlines using SAF in their flights, to offset the additional costs of SAF compared to jet fuel, thereby encouraging airlines to switch to cleaner fuels.

The Commission will publish the average price of aviation fuel for the previous year annually and calculate the price difference between jet fuel and qualified SAF based on these data. In the 2025 notice, the Commission listed the average prices and quota prices of relevant fuels for 2024, providing a basis for member states to conduct calculations in a unified and transparent manner.

These price references are derived from the technical report mentioned in Article 13 of Regulation No. 2023/2405 issued by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). EASA pre-released the reference prices for aviation fuel in 2024 in its ReFuelEU Aviation Briefing on February 25, 2024, which will be used in the first official technical report to be published in September.

Currently, the competent authorities of each member state are calculating the number of free quotas available to their national aviation operators based on these standards and will submit the results to the European Commission by August 31. The Commission will then make the final allocation decision based on the information submitted by each country.

The European Commission stated that by establishing a clear and transparent price calculation mechanism, it will further promote the application of SAF in the aviation sector and contribute to achieving the EU’s broader climate and environmental goals.

Honeywell and NTPC Green Energy, the green energy subsidiary of India’s National Power Corporation (NTPC), have formed a partnership to advance the local production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), according to Fuel Cells Works in the UK.

The project will be based on Honeywell’s eFining technology, which combines carbon dioxide emissions from thermal power plants with green hydrogen to synthesize a low-carbon fuel that can be used in aviation. The two companies aim to build a new closed-loop energy system centered on carbon capture and green hydrogen utilization.

D.M.R. Panda, Executive Director, NTPC, said, “SAF production is an important part of our strategy to build a green hydrogen center in Pudhimadarkar, Andhra Pradesh. As countries start mandating SAF blending for aviation fuels, this project will also open the door for more green hydrogen application scenarios.”

The feasibility study of the project is expected to be completed by mid-2025, and is expected to be a landmark project for India in terms of sustainable aviation fuel and green hydrogen fusion utilization in the future, according to the report.

On May 29, Avina Synthetic Aviation Fuels announced that it will partner with Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to build the airport’s first Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production facility. The project will utilize one of the leading Alcohol-to-Jet (AtJ) processes in the U.S. to help decarbonize the aviation industry.

Avina plans to build a state-of-the-art production facility on the south side of the Pittsburgh Institute of Technology (PIT Terminal) to produce ASTM-compliant aviation fuels. The facility will utilize KBR’s globally exclusively licensed PureSAFSM technology, which was developed by Swedish Biofuels to efficiently convert alcohol into jet fuel.

Avina said, “This project will not only reshape the Pittsburgh region’s energy infrastructure and boost the local economy, but also provide airlines with a convenient, cost-controlled way to access SAF, helping them achieve their sustainability goals.”

The project will be constructed in phases and is expected to produce more than 100 million gallons of SAF annually when fully operational, meeting the needs of the commercial aviation and cargo markets at PIT Airport and the surrounding area.

On May 29, Boeing Canada said it is investing millions of dollars in commercial ventures in British Columbia and Quebec with the ultimate goal of producing nearly 200 million liters of sustainable aviation fuel annually.

The announcement, made Wednesday, includes nearly $17.5 million in grants to two projects aimed at converting carbon captured from wood waste and industrial smokestacks into sustainable aviation fuel.

Boeing said the fuel, known in the industry as SAF, has the potential to reduce carbon emissions by up to 80 percent over its lifecycle and “offers the fastest pathway to decarbonization for the aviation industry.”

Boeing’s latest investment will be $10 million in Project Avance, a joint venture between Bioenergie AECN and Alder Renewables in Port Cartier, Quebec. The project aims to convert sawmill wood residues into low-carbon biocrude oil, which can then be converted into nearly 38 million liters of unblended jet fuel annually.

Virgin Australia and The Boeing Company recently released a study by independent consultants Pollination, which provides insight into the policy challenges and potential opportunities of the ‘Book and Claim’ model of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) accounting. The report was published at the University of New South Wales (UNSW). The report was launched at an industry event at the UNSW Centre for Decarbonization Innovation.

“The Book and Claim system allows airlines to account for carbon reductions by purchasing their environmental benefits without actually transporting SAFs, thereby reducing logistics costs and avoiding additional emissions. This flexible accounting mechanism is seen as an important tool to drive global aviation decarbonization, especially as SAF capacity is unevenly distributed.

For resource-rich Australia, this mechanism presents significant opportunities. With its abundant biomass and renewable energy resources, Australia could become a key player in the export of SAF production and environmental benefits to regions with limited capacity. At the same time, it can also integrate local and international market demand and promote local economic growth.

However, Australia’s current greenhouse gas accounting system does not yet have a mechanism for recording and recognizing the benefits of emissions reductions from SAFs purchased and used by domestic airlines overseas. The report calls on policymakers to improve the accounting framework for SAF cross-border claims as soon as possible to help Australia play a greater role in global aviation decarbonization.