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Aug 6Thu
  1. SAF
    Infinium · NewsSignificance: Routine

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    Infinium and American Airlines announce first commercial eSAF passenger flight

    Infinium and American Airlines announced the first commercial passenger flight using electro sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) in the U.S. The fuel, produced at Infinium’s Pathfinder facility, was blended with conventional jet fuel and certified to ASTM JetA specifications for the Corpus Christi to Dallas Fort Worth flight.

    Why it matters:First commercial eSAF flight validates drop-in compatibility but relies on company claims for emission reductions and future capacity.

Jul 16Thu
  1. E-fuels
    Infinium · NewsSignificance: Routine

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    Infinium supplies eNaphtha for On's CleanCloud EVA midsoles

    Infinium announced its supply of eNaphtha to Borouge and On for the commercial launch of the Cloud X 5 midsole. The product uses captured carbon feedstock, scaling to over one million pairs with ISCC PLUS certification across the supply chain.

    Why it matters:Demonstrates commercial viability of carbon capture-to-product supply chains using existing petrochemical infrastructure.

Apr 8Wed
  1. SAF
    Infinium · NewsSignificance: Routine

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    Infinium Project Atlas wins SABA next-generation SAF procurement

    Infinium's Project Atlas was selected to supply sustainable aviation fuel certificates under SABA's next-generation procurement. The project plans 100,000 MTPA capacity with 95% carbon intensity reduction, partnering with American Airlines for logistics and delivery.

    Why it matters:Confirms Infinium's Project Atlas secured a major SAF offtake contract, validating its eSAF technology and commercial viability.

Mar 6Fri
  1. Renewable methanol
    CIMC Enric · Company NewsSignificance: Routine

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    CIMC Enric, China Merchants, and Sinopec Complete Hong Kong's First Green Methanol Bunkering

    CIMC Enric, China Merchants Energy Shipping, and Sinopec (Hong Kong) announced the completion of Hong Kong's first green methanol bunkering for the Ro-Ro vessel 'Gang Rong'. Approximately 500 tonnes of ISCC EU-certified green methanol were bunkered via a ship-to-ship model, claiming an 85% life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions reduction.

    Why it matters:Confirms operational capability of Hong Kong's green methanol bunkering infrastructure for Ro-Ro vessels.

Dec 16, 2025Tue
  1. Renewable methanol
    CIMC Enric · Company NewsSignificance: Routine

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    CIMC Enric commissions China’s first large-scale bio-based green methanol plant in Zhanjiang

    CIMC Enric announced the commissioning of a 50,000-tonne annual capacity bio-based green methanol project in Zhanjiang, Guangdong, on December 16, 2025. The facility claims over 83% lifecycle GHG reduction and holds ISCC EU certification, targeting maritime decarbonization.

    Why it matters:Confirms the operational start of a major bio-methanol facility, marking a significant milestone in China's clean energy infrastructure.

Nov 4, 2025Tue
  1. SAF
    LanzaJet · Press ReleasesSignificance: Routine

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    LanzaJet selects Fluor for Project Speedbird front-end engineering design

    LanzaJet reports awarding Fluor the front-end engineering and design work for Project Speedbird in Teesside, UK. The company describes planned annual output of over 90,000 tonnes of SAF and renewable diesel. This is a design milestone; the source does not establish construction completion or commercial operation.

    Why it matters:A later milestone in the same UK project, preserved separately from the earlier funding announcement.

Jun 24, 2025Tue
  1. SAF
    Infinium · NewsSignificance: Routine

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    Infinium's Roadrunner eSAF project secures HSBC financing

    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.

May 19, 2025Mon
  1. SAF
    Infinium · NewsSignificance: Notable

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    Infinium begins construction of Project Roadrunner eFuels facility in Texas

    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.

Sep 26, 2024Thu
  1. SAF
    Jet Zero Australia · NewsSignificance: Routine

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    Jet Zero Australia Secures $14M Government Grant for Project Ulysses

    Jet Zero Australia secured $14 million in government grants to advance Project Ulysses, a Sustainable Aviation Fuel plant in Townsville. The funding supports FEED completion and targets production start by 2027, following over $30 million in private investment.

    Why it matters:This grant secures FEED completion for a major Australian SAF plant, marking a critical step toward commercial production.

Jan 25, 2024Thu
  1. SAF
    LanzaJet · Press ReleasesSignificance: Routine

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    LanzaJet Opens First US Alcohol-to-Jet SAF Plant in Georgia

    LanzaJet announced the grand opening of Freedom Pines Fuels in Soperton, Georgia, the world's first alcohol-to-jet sustainable aviation fuel production facility. The plant will produce 10 million gallons of SAF and renewable diesel annually from ethanol, with support from US government officials.

    Why it matters:Announces the grand opening of the first commercial alcohol-to-jet SAF plant in the US.