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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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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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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.
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SABA released its third RFP on May 6, 2025, seeking 5-10 year forward purchases to support final investment decision for next-generation SAF facilities. The alliance aims to scale advanced bio-based and power-to-liquids fuels to decarbonize aviation beyond 2030.
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CIMC Enric reported Q1 2025 revenue of RMB 5.765 billion, up 24.4% YoY, driven by a 33.4% increase in its clean energy segment. The offshore clean energy business grew 80.0% to RMB 1.306 billion, while overseas revenue rose 40% to RMB 1.446 billion.
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Jet Zero Australia executed FEED contracts with Technip Energies and LERA for Project Ulysses, a bioethanol-to-aviation fuel facility in Townsville. The project aims to produce 102 million litres of SAF and 11 million litres of renewable diesel annually by 2028, supported by funding from investors and government agencies.
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LanzaJet, KazMunayGas-Aero, and KazFoodProducts announced a feasibility study for a sustainable aviation fuel plant in Kazakhstan. The study will assess technical and economic parameters for ethanol-to-SAF production in Central Asia.
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Aether Fuels was ranked among America's Top Greentech Companies of 2025 by TIME Magazine in partnership with Statista. The company also showcased its electric Tri-Converter demonstrator at its Chicago R&D center, citing breakthroughs in sustainable aviation fuel production.
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Aether Fuels reported demonstration results for its electric Tri-Converter technology, which converts waste carbon feedstocks into syngas for sustainable aviation fuel production. The demo, 50 times larger than previous pilots, validates the technology's readiness for integration into Aether's planned Demo Plant.
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Infinium was named #1 on Fast Company's 2025 Most Innovative Companies in Sustainability list. The company is scaling production of renewable fuel from captured CO2 to replace diesel and jet fuel for customers like Amazon and American Airlines.
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SABA plans two 2025 procurement streams for SAF certificates, including a spot database and long-term investment. The 2024 RFP secured nearly 50 million gallons and $200 million, though only half of member demand was met.
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Cosmo Oil received a FY2024 METI subsidy for a SAF project with Mitsui & Co. utilizing LanzaJet technology. The facility at Sakaide Logistics Base is planned to start in 2029, producing 150,000 kiloliters of SAF and 17,000 kiloliters of renewable diesel annually.
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Singapore Airlines Group signed an MoU with Aether Fuels to potentially source neat sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for five years, with a five-year extension option, once Aether’s plants begin commercial production. Aether plans to produce CORSIA-certified SAF using waste carbon feedstock in the US and Southeast Asia.
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LanzaJet announced the selection of Teesside’s Wilton International for Project Speedbird, its next sustainable aviation fuel production facility. Partnering with Sembcorp and British Airways, the plant is planned to produce over 90,000 tonnes of SAF annually, supported by UK government grant funding.
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Aether Fuels announced new hires in business development, electrical engineering, and R&D to support its Chicago pilot plant. The company is accelerating completion of its Aether Aurora technology and expects to supply JetBlue with sustainable fuels upon commercial production.
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SABA outlines how fuel providers can sell sustainable aviation fuel certificates (SAFc) to corporate buyers to recover production costs. It details offtake structures, notes a recent RFP for over 50 million gallons of SAF, and invites providers to join its consultative group for future 2025 procurement processes.
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Jet Zero Australia has commenced Front End Engineering and Design (FEED) with Technip Energies for Project Ulysses, an ethanol-to-SAF facility in Townsville. The project aims to produce 102 million litres of SAF and 11 million litres of renewable diesel annually, targeting a Final Investment Decision in 2025.
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LanzaJet was named Rising Star Company of the Year at the 26th Annual Platts Global Energy Awards held in New York. The company, which produces sustainable aviation fuel from renewable ethanol, was honored by S&P Global Commodity Insights for its innovation in the energy sector.
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IAG announced a ten-year e-SAF purchase agreement with Infinium, which plans to supply UK markets from late 2026. IAG states the deal supports its 2030 SAF target, while Infinium notes the fuel reduces lifecycle emissions by approximately 90% compared to conventional jet fuel.
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LanzaJet was named Climate Champion at the 23rd Annual Chicago Innovation Awards held on November 14, 2024. The company, recognized for its sustainable aviation fuel technology, joins other winners nominated for generating over $4.2 billion in new revenues.
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The European Court of Justice rejected an appeal by Indonesian exporters, upholding countervailing duties on biodiesel imports imposed in 2019. The European Biodiesel Board stated the ruling ends four years of litigation and supports its efforts to restore a level playing field in the EU.
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CIMC Enric reported H1 2024 revenue of RMB 11.48 billion, up 6.7% YoY, with backlog orders hitting a record RMB 29.35 billion. Clean energy revenue grew 25.1% to RMB 7.88 billion, while hydrogen revenue rose 65.2% to RMB 450 million.
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Aether Fuels announced that Eni Next has joined its Series A syndicate, led by AP Ventures, bringing the total equity raised to over $40M. The company stated that Eni Next’s expertise will support its global growth strategy and commercialization of Aether Aurora technology.
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Aether Fuels signed a Memorandum of Understanding with JetBlue on September 23, 2024, creating a pathway to supply sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) once commercial production begins. The agreement extends their relationship, which began when JetBlue Ventures invested in Aether's Series A financing.
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Jet Zero Australia won the Sustainability Initiative of the Year award at the Australian Aviation Awards. CEO Ed Mason dedicated the win to North Queensland and the 200+ engineers working on the Project Ulysses SAF initiative.
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Infinium and Borealis have agreed to produce low-carbon polyolefin plastics using Infinium eNaphtha derived from waste CO2. Commercial eNaphtha shipments have begun from Infinium’s Texas facility to Borealis’ Finland plant, with the feedstock holding ISCC PLUS certification.
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The European Biodiesel Board states that Chinese biodiesel imports are causing European producers to furlough workers and halt projects. EBB urges the European Commission to implement anti-dumping measures to protect the EU biofuel industry and its upstream agricultural sector.
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Aether Fuels announced it secured $34 million in Series A financing led by AP Ventures, with participation from Chevron Technology Ventures and others. The company plans to use the capital to scale its Aether Aurora technology for sustainable aviation and shipping fuels, including building a 100 gpd test plant.
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SABA reported that nearly 20 corporate customers agreed to purchase SAFc for 50 million gallons of SAF, representing 500,000 tons of CO2e abatement and a $200 million investment over five years. The organization answered questions on price variation, equitable allocation, future procurement plans, and interim guidance for using SAFc toward corporate climate targets.
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The European Biodiesel Board welcomed the European Commission's adoption of the revised RED Annex IX, which adds new feedstocks like intermediate crops. EBB noted that clear definitions are needed for verification and criticized the split regulatory treatment based on fuel use.
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Jet Zero Australia secured $29 million in funding from Idemitsu, Qantas, and Airbus to advance its Alcohol-to-Jet SAF project in North Queensland. The investment supports Project Ulysses, which targets 102 million litres of annual SAF production, marking Idemitsu's first overseas SAF investment.
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Aether Fuels appointed Elie Fayad, Richard Zhang, and Xiaodong Zhan to key R&D leadership roles to advance its sustainable fuel technology. The executives, based in Illinois, will drive scale-up and commercialization for aviation and shipping sectors.
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Jet Zero Australia and Apeiron Bioenergy partnered on a project under a proposed 50:50 joint venture to develop low-carbon feedstocks for Sustainable Aviation Fuel. The companies received grant funding from Enterprise Singapore and DFAT under the Go-Green Co-Innovation Program to progress feasibility studies.
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Jet Zero Australia appointed Mac Irvine as CFO and Rick Koumouris as Non-Executive Director in February 2024. The company stated these hires strengthen leadership as Project Ulysses targets Front End Engineering and Design and progresses towards Final Investment Decision.
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Aether Fuels and GTI Energy announced a partnership and exclusive licensing deal to commercialize sustainable fuels for aviation and ocean shipping. The collaboration builds on GTI's gas-to-liquid technology, with a 100-gallon-per-day pilot line set to begin construction in March 2024.
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Jet Zero Australia attended the groundbreaking of LanzaJet's Freedom Pines Fuels Project in Georgia, its first commercial-scale ATJ plant producing 38M litres of SAF annually. This milestone de-risks Jet Zero's larger Project Ulysses in North Queensland, which targets 102M litres of SAF per year using LanzaJet's technology.
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The European Biodiesel Board (EBB) announced it is shifting its focus to an anti-dumping case against Chinese biodiesel imports. This follows its reported success in halting suspected re-exporting of Indonesian biodiesel via China's Port of Hainan.
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The European Biodiesel Board (EBB) initiated anti-dumping proceedings against Chinese biodiesel imports in December 2023. The DG TRADE Office of complaint announced the opening of the investigation following EBB's official complaint in November.
