A new report from Clean Air Task Force finds that directing SAF to a small number of high-impact airports, rather than spreading it across the aviation network, could significantly increase the fuel’s climate and public health benefits.
The government of Brazil on Aug. 12 published a decree that establishes rules and regulations for the country’s sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) mandate, formally referred to as the National Sustainable Aviation Fuel Program (ProBioQAV).
Gevo Inc. on Aug. 6 announced it has cancelled plans to develop a SAF project in South Dakota. Rather, the company remains focused on its North Dakota operations, including plans to expand ethanol production capacity and develop a 30 MMgy SAF plant.
Argus has launched sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) emissions reduction indexes (ERIs), enabling aviation market participants to compare SAF economics with compliance and voluntary carbon market obligations.
The North American SAF Conference & Expo is excited to announce its expanded its agenda with the addition of the Aviation & Maritime Fuels Forum, a dedicated program exploring the rapidly evolving role of sustainable fuels in the maritime sector.
The USGBC highlights opportunities for ethanol-to-jet.
The U.K. government on July 23 announced plans to broaden eligibility criteria for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) financing and released updated statistics on the volume of fuel used to meet the country’s SAF mandate last year.
The U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council’s Southeast Asia & Oceania (SEA&O) regional office recently led a delegation of government stakeholders from Indonesia and Vietnam to the MyAERO Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Symposium in Putrajaya, Malaysia.
SAF Magazine announced that six companies have selected to pitch to a group of investors at Pitch Day at the 2026 North American SAF Conference & Expo, taking place Aug. 25-27, 2026 in Tacoma, Washington.
The 42nd annual International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo brought back its familiar topics and faces, with some new elements and co-located events.
The U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council, in cooperation with USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service and the Korea Biofuels Forum, hosted the 2026 Seoul Biofuels & Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Conference in Seoul, South Korea in July.
Axens has announced the launch of the ERA project (Ethanol to Refuel Aviation), France’s first industrial-scale sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production unit based on advanced bioethanol. The facility is expected to begin operations in 2030.
The U.S. EPA on July 16 released data showing nearly 2.16 billion RINs were generated under the RFS in June, up 7% when compared to the same month of last year. Total RIN generation for the first half of 2026 reached 11.94 billion.
Gevo Inc. on July 15 updated its recent progress on its business objectives, including those related to ethanol production, carbon capture and sequestration (CCS), biogas production and plans to produce SAF.
The U.K. Department for Transport on July 13 published a document that sets out the agency’s planned approach to allocating contracts under the government’s upcoming sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) revenue certainty mechanism.
The North American SAF Conference & Expo has expanded its agenda with the addition of a new Tuesday afternoon General Session featuring many of the industry's most influential leaders and organizations.
Ministry of Construction and Global Centre for Green Fuels convenes policymakers, aviation regulators, airlines, fuel suppliers and technology providers to discuss SAF policy frameworks, market development and investment opportunities.
USGBC Regional Ethanol Manager for the EU, U.K. and Canada Stephanie Larson and USGBC SAF Consultant Mark Ingebretson traveled to Montreal, Canada, to participate in the International Civil Aviation Organization’s Climate Week.
TruAlt Bioenergy Ltd., India's largest ethanol producer and a leading integrated biofuels company, on June 18 announced that it has received approval for financial assistance for its proposed commercial-scale SAF project.
SAF Magazine, the Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative and the Canadian Sustainable Aviation Fuels Initiative released the preliminary agenda for the 2026 North American SAF Conference & Expo, taking place Aug. 25-27 in Tacoma, Washington.
The U.S. EPA on June 18 released data showing nearly 2.02 billion RINs were generated under the RFS in May, up nearly 4% when compared to the same month of last year. Total RIN generation for the first five months of 2026 reached 9.66 billion.
UK announces additional funding for low carbon fuels, opens call for evidence on non-HEFA SAF supply
The U.K. Department for Transport on June 16 announced plans to launch a new £219 million low carbon fuels fund to support domestic SAF production. The agency also launched a call for evidence regarding expected SAF supplies.
2026 International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo showcases innovation, insight and industry momentum
By BBI International
June 16, 2026
The 2026 International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo (FEW) concluded after three days of education, networking and collaboration that highlighted the ethanol industry's continued commitment to expansion, innovation and operational excellence.
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on June 3 signed HB 26-1289, a legislative tax package that creates a new tax credit to encourage the purchase of SAF. The bill also repeals an existing tax credit that supports construction of SAF facilities.
IATA: Brazil’s opportunity to be a SAF powerhouse
By International Air Transport Association
June 12, 2026
The International Air Transport Association highlighted Brazil’s opportunity to become a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) powerhouse as its 82nd Annual General Meeting gathered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
MIT Energy Initiative launches study of sustainable fuels for hard-to-decarbonize transportation
By Massachusetts Institute of Technology
June 10, 2026
Earlier this year, the MIT Energy Initiative (MITEI) launched a major study to examine the sustainable fuel options for aviation, international shipping, long-haul trucking, and freight rail. The two-year study will be complete in 2028.
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins on June 4 confirmed that release of the USDA’s feedstock guidelines to inform 45Z clean fuel production credit implementation “is imminent” with release scheduled for “this summer.”
The International Air Transport Association on June 6 announced its analysis shows global SAF production is expected to reach approximately 2.4 million metric tons (792.6 million gallons) this year, accounting for 0.8% of total aviation fuel use.
Technip Energies, Airbus, Safran and Tereos entered into an agreement to create Rebound, a joint venture to develop a SAF biorefinery at the Port of Dunkirk, in Northern France. The AtJ project will produce approximately 160,000 tons of SAF annually.
KBR, a Texas-based engineering, science and technology company, on May 28 announced that Latvia-based NorSAF has selected its proprietary PureSAF technology for its proposed 100,000-metrict-ton-per-year sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) plant.
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