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LanzaJet and KMG signed an agreement to advance Kazakhstan's first sustainable aviation fuel project to the Front-End Engineering and Design phase. The project aims to meet anticipated SAF demand of 70,000 tonnes annually by 2030.
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The Sustainable Aviation Buyers Alliance (SABA) launched a platform enabling COP30 attendees to calculate and offset aviation emissions using high-integrity sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) certificates. Sourced from SkyNRG, the platform allows all attendees, including non-members, to purchase SAF certificates to support the clean energy transition.
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LanzaJet supports the Australian Government's $1.1B AUD Cleaner Fuels Program investment. The company is partnering with Jet Zero Australia, Qantas, and others to build Queensland's first ethanol-to-SAF plant using its ATJ technology.
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Jet Zero Australia welcomed the Commonwealth Government's $1.1 billion Cleaner Fuels Program, citing benefits for fuel sovereignty and emissions reduction. The company highlighted Project Ulysses in Townsville, which targets 113 ML pa of SAF production by 2028 and aims to commence construction in 2026.
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JGC Corporation and the African Development Bank signed a letter of intent to promote Sustainable Aviation Fuel adoption in Africa. The partnership aims to leverage JGC's technical expertise to support aviation decarbonization and local economic growth.
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Indonesia's WTO victory over EU countervailing duties clears trade barriers for biodiesel exports. The government projects stable 6.7% annual growth, supported by IEU-CEPA recognition of palm oil as renewable energy.
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Jet Zero announced that early-stage site works have commenced for its Project Ulysses Sustainable Aviation Fuel facility in Townsville, North Queensland. The $3.2 million initial phase includes site levelling, drainage installation, and construction of a private access road at the Cleveland Bay Industrial Park.
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Velocys signed an agreement with Morimatsu for manufacturing and engineering support for its Fischer-Tropsch reactors. The partnership aims to reduce lead times, lower capital costs, and decrease execution risk for sustainable aviation fuel projects.
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Jet Zero won the 2025 Australian Aviation Awards' Sustainability Initiative of the Year, marking its second consecutive win. Company representatives met with Australian politicians and defence officials in Canberra to discuss biofuel development and decarbonisation targets.
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Aether Fuels was named to the Forbes Asia 100 to Watch list of 2025, which highlights 100 startups in the Asia-Pacific region. The company states it is advancing its Aether Aurora sustainable aviation fuel technology to decarbonize aviation and ocean shipping.
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Pertamina launched UCO-based Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), with Pelita Air operating a maiden flight on the Jakarta-Bali route on August 20, 2025. The initiative aims to support Indonesia's Net Zero Emission 2050 target and establish the country as a global SAF hub.
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The Methanol Institute announced that Felicia Mester is joining as Managing Director for Europe & IMO Affairs to lead its Brussels office. She will work with EU institutions and the IMO to support methanol's role in decarbonizing maritime transport and industry.
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CIMC Enric reported 2025 interim net profit of RMB560 million, up 15.6% YoY, with revenue at RMB12.61 billion. Clean energy revenue rose 22.2% to RMB9.63 billion, driven by strong orders and operational expansion.
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SAFc Connect is a new platform for buyers to review and contact suppliers for commercially available SAF certificates, while the SAFc Registry is an established database for issuing, transferring, and retiring these certificates. Both are affiliated with the Sustainable Aviation Buyers Alliance (SABA) and can operate independently or complementarily to facilitate SAF certificate transactions.
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Indonesia's B40 biodiesel program saved US$3.68 billion in foreign exchange in H1 2025, with 6.8 million kL realized against a 13.5 million kL target. The government plans a new biodiesel plant in Merauke, South Papua, targeted for operation by 2027.
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IAG selected 29 start-ups for its 2025 IAGi Accelerator, the largest cohort in the program's nine-year history. The companies will collaborate with IAG airlines on AI, automation, and sustainability solutions across Deploy and Discover tracks.
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APROBI participated in the 22nd Global Oleochem Summit in Nanning, China, from July 23–25, 2025. Vice Chairman Catra de Thouars presented on Indonesia's biofuel market, highlighting B40 policies, production growth, and emission reduction claims.
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Jet Zero announced a 10-hectare Pongamia trial plantation in Powlathanga, Central North Queensland, utilizing silvopasture agroforestry. The trial aims to demonstrate Pongamia's viability for biofuel production in semi-arid regions, supporting potential HEFA Sustainable Aviation Fuel projects.
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Jet Zero announced a 10-hectare Pongamia trial plantation in Powlathanga, Central North Queensland, combining silvopasture agroforestry with cattle grazing. The trial aims to demonstrate Pongamia's viability for HEFA Sustainable Aviation Fuel production in semi-arid regions, with support from BioEnergy Plantations Australia, ImpactAg, and Barrenjoey.
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Bioenergy Australia's new report argues Renewable Natural Gas is the most affordable pathway for hard-to-abate sectors to cut emissions and address looming gas shortfalls. It highlights Australia's potential to become an RNG powerhouse using agricultural waste, citing European examples and recommending policy measures to drive investment.
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APROBI held a seminar on July 17, 2025, positioning bioenergy as central to Indonesia's 2045 vision. The event discussed diplomatic strategies, B50 biodiesel implementation requiring five new plants, and infrastructure needs for the energy transition.
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Verso Energy and Pertamina NRE signed a Memorandum of Understanding on July 22, 2025, in Paris to develop synthetic fuel production plants. The agreement aims to accelerate clean energy and decarbonization solutions, with the signing ceremony held at the Indonesian Embassy in France.
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The CEFC released a Deloitte report projecting a $36 billion low carbon liquid fuel market in Australia by 2050. The report claims LCLFs are essential for net zero targets and reducing fuel import reliance.
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LanzaJet, Gentian, and RAW Biofuels were selected for the Nature Positive Initiative's 2025 pilot program. The partnership aims to test universal nature metrics for renewable fuel supply chains.
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Aether Fuels announced a one barrel-per-day integrated pilot plant for its Aether Aurora sustainable aviation fuel technology, to be assembled at RTI’s Pilot Xcelerator in North Carolina. The project, executed with RTI International and GTI Energy, aims to validate scale-up and is expected to be fully operational by the first quarter of 2026.
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CIMC Enric signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Hong Kong Transport and Logistics Bureau to develop a green marine fuel ecosystem. The partnership aims to support Hong Kong's goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions from international shipping by or around 2050.
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LanzaJet won the Reuters Global Energy Transition Award for its Alcohol-to-Jet technology, which converts ethanol into certified sustainable aviation fuel. The company states the technology is commercially viable and supports aviation decarbonization goals.
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Infinium announced that Roadrunner One, LLC secured project financing from HSBC for its Reeves County, Texas facility. The plant will produce 23,000 tonnes of eSAF annually, with construction underway and offtake agreements secured from American Airlines and IAG.
Why it matters:Confirms the transition of Infinium's Roadrunner eSAF project from development to construction via secured institutional financing.
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A QUT report released by Bioenergy Australia calls for a national strategy to advance the country's bioeconomy. It identifies five key steps, including building infrastructure and growing workforce skills, to help Australia compete in a global market predicted to reach US$30 trillion by 2040.
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Ampol, GrainCorp, and IFM Investors plan to refine Australian canola into sustainable aviation fuel, targeting production around 2030. GrainCorp aims for a 1 million tonnes per year crush capacity, while seeking federal support to bridge the cost gap with fossil jet fuel.
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LanzaJet announced an agreement to adopt Microsoft Azure as its preferred cloud platform, expanding their multi-level partnership. This move supports LanzaJet's global growth by enhancing operational systems, financial platforms, and data-driven decision-making capabilities.
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Praj, IATA, and ISMA have joined forces to advance sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) carbon initiatives. The collaboration aims to promote carbon reduction efforts within the aviation sector.
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LanzaJet and ATOBA Energy signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on new commercial models for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The partnership aims to accelerate SAF deployment through new pricing and offtake structures that balance the needs of producers and buyers.
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Jet Zero Australia has secured a 39-hectare site in Gladstone, Queensland, for its Project Mandala, a proposed 402 ML/year SAF plant. The project aims for carbon intensity below 25g CO2e/MJ before 2030, utilizing waste oils and canola feedstock.
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The Sustainable Aviation Buyers Alliance launched SAFc Connect, a secure platform to connect corporate buyers with sustainable aviation fuel certificate providers. SABA member companies currently have immediate demand for approximately $30 million worth of SAF certificates, with six providers committed to participating.
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Infinium announced construction of Project Roadrunner in Reeves County, Texas, backed by Brookfield and Breakthrough Energy Catalyst. The facility, expected to reach commercial operations in 2027, will produce 23,000 tonnes of eSAF annually for customers including American Airlines and IAG.
Why it matters:Announces construction start for a major eSAF facility, highlighting commercial offtake agreements and renewable power procurement.
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Qantas, Sydney Airport, and Ampol marked the largest commercial import of sustainable aviation fuel into Australia, with nearly two million litres arriving in Sydney. The fuel, imported from Malaysia, will be blended and used on flights departing Sydney, with Qantas projecting potential domestic SAF production could contribute A$13B to GDP annually by 2040.
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Jet Zero Australia highlights Qantas and Sydney Airport's 2 million litre SAF import via Kurnell. The company engaged NSW policymakers on a Renewable Fuels Strategy and convened a roundtable to discuss SAF production and investment signals.
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Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways agreed to partner with Renewable Developments Australia to build a Sustainable Aviation Fuel facility in North Queensland. The project aims to produce up to 96 million litres of SAF annually from sugarcane bioethanol, targeting early 2029 delivery.
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LanzaJet and BioD announced a feasibility study for Colombia's first Sustainable Aviation Fuel plant using LanzaJet's ATJ technology. The project aims to integrate SAF into Colombia's energy matrix by 2029, utilizing agroforestry residues and energy crops eligible under CORSIA.
