London-based Heathrow Airport on Jan. 10 announced it targeting 5% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) use in 2025. To support that goal, the airport is offering £86 million ($105.27 million) to airlines under its pioneering SAF incentive scheme.
The U.S. DOE, USDA and FAA on Jan. 13 released Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Grand Challenge 2021-2024 Progress Report, which underscores the importance of continued investment in the rapidly growing biofuels industry.
The Canadian government on Jan. 7 awarded more than $11 million to seven clean fuel and alternative fuel projects, including those focused on the production of renewable diesel, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and other types of bioenergy.
The U.S. DOE and the U.S. EPA on Jan. 8 awarded $6 million to three companies that are working to scale up innovative biofuel production technologies, including those focused on SAF and cellulosic ethanol.
The U.K.’s sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) mandate officially came into force on Jan. 1. By law, SAF must now account for at least 2% of all jet fuel in flights taking off from the U.K. The mandate is set to expand to 10% in 2030 and 22% in 2040.
Comstock Inc. on Dec. 30 announced the execution of a binding agreement between Comstock Fuels Corp. and Gresham’s Eastern (Pvt) related to the deployment of biomass refining technologies produce SAF and other renewable fuels in Pakistan.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, Avina Clean Hydrogen, and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity on Dec. 19 announced the selection of Southwest Illinois as the location for Avina Clean Hydrogen’s SAF project.
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory, with support from the U.S. Department of Energy Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO), recently released the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Blending and Logistics report.
Comstock Fuels Corp. has been approved for a $3 million incentive award from the Oklahoma Department of Commerce’s Quick Action Closing Fund. The award supports the development of a biorefinery within the state.
The U.S. EPA on Dec. 19 released data showing that 2.03 billion RINs were generated under the RFS in November, up from 2.01 billion generated during the same month of 2023. Nearly 22.9 billion RINs were generated during the first 11 months of 2024.
The U.S. Department of Energy has partnered with various other federal agencies and industry stakeholders to produce three transportation modal action plans to build a cleaner, more resilient, and more globally competitive transportation system.
The International Air Transport Association released new estimates showing that SAF production volumes reached 1 million metric tons in 2024, double the volume produced in 2023 but below original estimates.
Biomass Magazine has released the agenda for the 18th Annual International Biomass Conference & Expo. The event will be held March 18-20 in Atlanta, Georgia, and features tracks focused on pellets, biomass power and thermal, biogas and RNG, and SAF.
North Sea Port and Ghent-based Terra Mater BV are collaborating with the Brazilian group Petrom to produce SAF and basic chemicals. Terra Mater will utilize its proprietary 2X Alcohol-to-Jet technology, developed in Ghent, for this venture.
The latest issue of Ethanol Producer Magazine addresses crop science, yeast engineering, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and the coproduction of ethanol and renewable natural gas (RNG).
The ABFA is urging the Biden administration to immediately issue the guidance necessary for the industry to claim the 45Z Clean Fuels Production Credit. The group is also calling on Congress to extend the existing blender credits.
Alcohol-to-jet hopefuls are buying up both healthy and shuttered ethanol plants, drawing up their business blueprints while state and federal funding mechanisms expand to allow for the SAF sector's rise.
The U.K.’s sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) mandate was signed into law on Nov. 18 and is set to come into force on Jan. 1, 2025. The government has also launched a new Jet Zero Taskforce to revamp efforts to make greener air travel a reality.
On Nov. 20, Senator Jerry Moran, R-Kan., visited a meeting of the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Coalition, where he discussed the need for greater legislative efforts to support the production and deployment of SAF in the 119th Congress.
The DOE, USDA and FAA on Nov. 20 released a new implementation framework that identifies key opportunities to increase biofuel production to deliver economic opportunities and healthier communities to rural and agricultural areas across America.
Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., chairwoman on the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee, on Nov. 18 introduced the Rural Prosperity and Food Act, which is the Senate’s version of the upcoming Farm Bill.
Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, and five of his colleagues on the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee on Nov. 18 announced they are seeking additional information from relevant stakeholders on biofuel tax policy. Reponses must be submitted by Dec. 13.
The U.S. Department of Energy on Nov. 13 announced the release of its latest Pathways to Commercial Liftoff report, which underscores the near-term potential for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to meaningfully decarbonize the aviation sector.
While the actions U.S. ethanol producers are taking to decarbonize, from backing low-carbon farming to investing in CCUS, are almost entirely driven by domestic policy incentives, their benefits will be global.
Gevo Inc. released Q3 financial results on Nov. 7, discussing the impact of the conditional commitment for its DOE loan guarantee and confirming the company’s acquisition of Red Trail Energy remains on track to close in early 2025.
Among the current primary focus areas for the U.S. Grains Council are sustainable aviation fuel, building and expanding global markets and encouraging parallels between U.S. carbon programs and others around the world.
Aemetis Inc. on Nov. 5 announced strong support for the updated Low Carbon Fuel Standard proposal and strongly urges its adoption by the California Air Resources Board at its meeting on Nov. 8.
USGC staff traveled to Tokyo, Japan in October to participate in the 2024 Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and Bioethanol Summit, where industry leaders, educators and policymakers gathered to discuss the future of biofuel use.
The California Air Resources board has announced an historic agreement with the nation’s leading passenger and cargo airlines to dramatically accelerate the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for flights within the state.
The call for presentation abstracts for the 18th Annual International Biomass Conference & Expo, produced by Biomass Magazine, is now open. The event will take place March 18-20, 2025, at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta, Georgia.
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