Biofuel for energy security

One of the key aspects of India’s climate strategy is the pledge to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070. Given that energy production is a major contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, focusing on cleaner and more sustainable energy sources is paramount. Fortunately, India is blessed with abundant biomass resources, positioning the country favourably for sustainable

Vietnam prepares for carbon tariffs in pursuit of netzero target

As carbon taxes and credits become more prevalent across markets around the world, Vietnam is seeking ways to demonstrate its responsibility in decarbonisation and help local businesses adapt to change. An official circular on measuring greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) is expected to be released this November, taking Vietnam a step closer to its target of

Scientists find sustainable aviation fuels could cut emissions

A group of scientists recently conducted extensive tests to evaluate emissions arising from the combustion of sustainable aviation fuels, uncovering a substantial decrease compared to traditional jet fuel. Conducted by researchers from the National Center for Atmospheric Science (NCAS) in partnership with the University of Manchester, the study involved a comparative assessment between standard jet

ADNOC gets green light to produce SAF

ADNOC said its Ruwais Refinery has received International Sustainability Carbon Certification (ISCC) for the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) – making it the first company in the Middle East to earn the distinction. The ISCC EU/CORSIA PLUS Co Processing international certification enables ADNOC to supply its SAF to international airlines at Abu Dhabi Airport.

1% SAF use to be mandatory from 2025: Gadkari

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari, during a press conference in New Delhi, said by 2025, there’ll be a mandate to use 1% sustainable aviation fuel, with plans to escalate to 5% blending in India in the future. Gadkari says he is a strong proponent of creating an “ethanol economy” and that

India looks to mandate blending of 1% SAF

The recently launched Global Biofuel Alliance (GBA) can turn India into a major production and export hub for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and give the country a chance to set international standards in the sector, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri said. However, domestic demand will also be high. India is

Swedish Biofuels advances on path to 100% SAF

Swedish Biofuels has developed a conversion process with the potential to produce 100% SAF. A sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) that potentially could be used as a 100% drop-in replacement for fossil jet fuel has passed a ballot within standards development body ASTM International. Alcohol-to-jet synthetic paraffinic kerosene with aromatics (ATJ-SKA), developed by Swedish Biofuels, is

Indian Oil, Praj to form JV for biofuels production

Various biofuels covered under this MoU include Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), Ethanol, Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG), Biodiesel and Bio-bitumen among others, Praj Industries said.

First commercial flight in India powered by SAF

Together with Gevo, Praj Industries has developed an innovative alcohol-to-jet (ATJ) technology for the production of SAF using bio-based feedstock, which was used in achieving this significant milestone.

IOC to set up aviation fuel plant with LanzaJet

The move to establish the facility would help deal with availability issues as global supplies run significantly short of what’s needed by airlines to meet decarbonization goals.