Tag Archives: SAF

Prime Elements Receives German Registration to Broaden Biodiesel Feedstock Trading

Prime Elements GmbH has received German registration to trade rendered fats Category 2 and used cooking oil Category 3 The registration was issued under number DE 11-002-0006-36 under Regulation (EC) No. 1069/2009 The approval expands the company’s approved feedstock categories … Read the full press release

AFRY to Support Construction of Brazilian Biofuel Plant Producing Green Diesel and Sustainable Aviation Fuel

(IN BRIEF) AFRY has been chosen by Acelen Renewables to provide comprehensive project delivery services for a new large-scale biofuel production plant in São Francisco do Conde, Bahia, Brazil. The facility is planned to produce 1 billion liters of renewable … Read the full press release

Airbus A321XLR Delivery Supports Saudia’s Fleet Modernisation and International Network Expansion Strategy

(IN BRIEF) Airbus has delivered Saudia’s first A321XLR, making the Saudi national flag carrier the first airline in the Middle East and Africa to operate Airbus’ latest extra-long-range single-aisle aircraft. Delivered in Toulouse on 25 May 2026, the aircraft is … Read the full press release

SGS Strengthens French Laboratory Network with Expanded Hydrogen, Biofuels and Petrochemical Testing Facility in Oudalle

(IN BRIEF) SGS has expanded its hydrogen testing capabilities in Normandy, France, through the relocation and enlargement of its laboratory operations in Oudalle, near Le Havre. The development builds on the company’s 2022 investment in advanced hydrogen analysis technologies and … Read the full press release

DHL Integrates Rail Freight into Formula 1 Supply Chain to Reduce Transport Emissions

(IN BRIEF) DHL has completed its first-ever rail freight operation for Formula 1 logistics, transporting approximately 50 containers of race equipment from Miami to Montreal during the 2026 season. The pilot shifted around 68 percent of freight that would normally … Read the full press release

SEB Outlook Examines How Global Energy Security Concerns Are Reshaping Sustainable Finance and Industrial Decarbonisation

(IN BRIEF) SEB’s latest Sustainable Finance Outlook examines how geopolitical disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict are accelerating the global transition toward clean energy systems and alternative fuels. The report argues that Europe’s continued dependence on imported fossil fuels … Read the full press release

First A350F Cargo Door Delivered from Spain to Toulouse as Airbus Prepares for Freighter Flight Testing Phase

(IN BRIEF) Airbus has delivered the first main deck cargo door for its A350F freighter, produced at its Illescas plant in Spain and sent to Toulouse for integration into the first test aircraft. The milestone supports the broader A350F development … Read the full press release

DHL and IAG Cargo Expand Sustainable Aviation Fuel Partnership to Reduce Air Freight Emissions Through 2030

(IN BRIEF) DHL Group has expanded its partnership with IAG Cargo through a new five-year agreement to scale the use of sustainable aviation fuel, enabling the supply of approximately 240 million liters of SAF at London Heathrow Airport through 2030. … Read the full press release

Eni Secures Major EIB Loan to Expand Biofuel Production and Accelerate Transport Decarbonisation in Italy

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank and Eni have agreed on a €500 million loan to convert the Sannazzaro refinery in Italy into a biorefinery producing hydrotreated vegetable oil diesel and sustainable aviation fuel. The project will use waste-based feedstocks … Read the full press release

Airbus Strengthens Partnership with AerCap Through Major A320neo and A321neo Aircraft Order Focused on Efficiency and Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) Airbus has secured a major order from AerCap for 100 A320neo Family aircraft, including both A320neo and A321neo models, marking the largest direct order AerCap has placed for this aircraft type. The agreement reflects strong market demand for … Read the full press release

Air Astana Group Confirms Major Airbus A320neo Family Aircraft Purchase to Support Long-Term Network Expansion

(IN BRIEF) Air Astana Group has committed to purchasing 25 Airbus A320neo Family aircraft in its largest direct aircraft order to date, consisting of five A320neo and twenty A321neo jets. The order marks two decades since the airline began operating … Read the full press release

Strategic Alliance Supports Aviation Decarbonisation with Increased Production and Distribution of Sustainable Aviation Fuel

(IN BRIEF) Neste and World Fuel Services have expanded their partnership through a new five-year agreement to increase the availability of sustainable aviation fuel at more than 100 airports across the UK and Europe. The collaboration leverages World Fuel’s distribution … Read the full press release

Eni and Kuwait Petroleum Corporation advance Priolo biorefinery project to accelerate sustainable fuel production in Italy

(IN BRIEF) Eni and Q8 Italy have approved a major joint investment to build a new 500,000-tonne-per-year biorefinery in Priolo, Sicily, using Eni’s Ecofining™ technology to produce HVO and Sustainable Aviation Fuel with at least 65% lower emissions than fossil … Read the full press release

Strategic Alliance Between Kuehne+Nagel and SWISS Advances Market Introduction of Synthetic Aviation Fuels

(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel and Swiss International Air Lines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to deepen their cooperation on sustainable aviation, with a focus on synthetic aviation fuel produced by Synhelion. As part of the partnership, Kuehne+Nagel will purchase Synhelion … Read the full press release

STARLUX Becomes 11th Global Operator of Airbus A350-1000 with First Delivery

(IN BRIEF) STARLUX Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350-1000, becoming the 11th airline globally to operate the largest variant of the A350 family. The aircraft joins the carrier’s existing A350-900 fleet on long-haul routes and debuts as … Read the full press release

Neste Updates Emissions Reduction Timelines Reflecting Financial and Investment Priorities

(IN BRIEF) Neste has revised certain climate targets to reflect its current financial position and a streamlined investment portfolio, while reaffirming its commitment to renewable fuels. The company now targets an 80% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by … Read the full press release

United Airlines becomes first commercial carrier to use Neste SAF at Houston, Newark, and Dulles airports

(IN BRIEF) Neste and United Airlines have deepened their partnership to expand the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at three major U.S. airports — Houston, Newark, and Washington D.C. This makes United the first commercial airline to operate flights … Read the full press release

Strategic ORLEN VC Investment in OXCCU to Support Europe’s Transition to e-SAF in Aviation

(IN BRIEF) ORLEN VC has invested in UK start-up OXCCU, which has developed innovative catalyst technology to produce synthetic sustainable aviation fuel (e-SAF) from green hydrogen and captured CO₂. The move supports ORLEN Group’s strategy to decarbonize aviation and comply … Read the full press release

Port of A Coruña to become key logistics hub with Exolum’s planned bulk liquid terminal for green fuels and hydrocarbons

(IN BRIEF) Exolum has launched the authorisation process to build a new €100 million bulk liquid storage terminal at the Outer Port of A Coruña, designed as a flexible and sustainable energy transition hub. The phased project will provide 165,000 … Read the full press release

Shell halts Rotterdam biofuels plant construction after review but reinforces €6.5 billion investment in Dutch energy transition

(IN BRIEF) Shell has decided not to proceed with the construction of its biofuels plant at the Energy and Chemicals Park Rotterdam after a review determined the project would not be competitive enough to meet customer needs. According to Machteld … Read the full press release