IOC plans green jet fuel plant

Indian Oil Corp. (IOC) is planning to build a Rs 1,000 crore ($122 million) sustainable aviation fuel plant as global supplies run significantly short of what’s needed by airlines to meet decarbonization goals. The facility will have capacity to produce 88,000 tons of SAF a year and Indian Oil is seeking to partner with other

SAF for aviation industry discussed by Civil Aviation Ministry

The Consultative Committee of the Ministry of Civil Aviation convened in New Delhi to discuss Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Chaired by Minister of Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya M Scindia, the meeting was attended by Members of Parliament and representatives of various airlines. The meeting addressed the pressing need for the aviation industry to develop and adopt

Viva Aerobus to buy SAF from Neste

Viva Aerobus has agreed to purchase 1 million liters of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from Finland’s Neste. The fuel will be used on Viva Aerobus flights from Los Angeles to Guadalajara, Mexico City and Monterrey. SAF is made from feedstocks such as animal waste and crop residues, and is more expensive than conventional fuel but

Velocys welcomes sustainable aviation fuel

Velocys PLC said that it welcomes the UK government’s consultation paper supporting sustainable aviation fuel. The Oxford, England-based sustainable fuels technology company said the paper, which contains proposals aimed at supporting and financing the development of the sustainable aviation fuel industry, could aid its Altalto waste-to-jet fuel plant in North East Lincolnshire, UK. The company’s

Shell stops exploring biofuel project in Singapore

Shell has confirmed that it has stopped exploring a biofuels unit and a Group II base oil plant in Singapore. Although Shell will no longer pursue these particular projects, the company noted that it will maintain a presence in the region. In late 2021, Shell announced that it was studying a project aimed at producing

MathPro study for ICCT finds hydrotreating an inexpensive approach

A study by MathPro Inc., prepared for the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), has found that hydrotreating is an inexpensive approach to produce near-zero naphthalenes petroleum jet fuel (PJF) for contrail abatement. The report estimates an incremental cost of 0.09 to 0.12 USD/gallon (~€0.03/L) to hydrotreat fossil jet fuel at the conversion refineries that

Delta switches to SAF in its Netzero pursuit

Delta Air Lines planes at Salt Lake City International Airport is planning to switch from petroleum-based jet fuel to “sustainable aviation fuel” made from plant materials. This story is part of The Salt Lake Tribune’s ongoing commitment to identify solutions to Utah’s biggest challenges through the work of the Innovation Lab. Delta Air Lines, which

DHL Express offers choice to choose SAF to cut emissions

DHL announced the launch of GoGreen Plus, a new service that will allow customers to reduce the carbon emissions associated with their shipments through the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). DHL, part of Deutsche Post DHL Group, is the leading global brand in the logistics industry, offering an unrivaled portfolio of services, including international

Emirates conducts first flight pumping 50% SAF

Emirates has operated its first milestone demonstration flight of a biofuel-powered B777-300ER, whereby one of the plane’s two engines was powered with 100 per cent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), which is typically made from used cooking oil or renewable plant sugars and has a lower carbon footprint over its lifecycle than fossil fuel. The flight

Masdar, ADNOC, bp, Tadweer, Etihad to collaborate for SAF

Masdar, ADNOC, bp, Tadweer and Etihad Airways are set to carry out a joint feasibility study exploring the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and other products, such as renewable diesel and naphtha, using municipal solid waste (MSW) and renewable hydrogen. The feasibility study will evaluate the technical and commercial viability of such a project.