The Washington Department of Ecology is working to develop a programmatic environmental impact statement for SAF that will provide a foundation for future project-level environmental reviews. A public comment period is open through Nov. 5.
The U.K. Department for Transport on Oct. 16 confirmed it will implement a revenue certainty mechanism for SAF in the form of an aviation fuel supplier levy. The agency is currently seeking public comments regarding implementation details.
Honeywell on Oct. 28 introduced its new Biocrude Upgrading process technology, which converts agricultural and forestry waste into ready-to-use renewable fuels, including marine fuels, gasoline and SAF.
Italy-based energy company Eni on Oct. 24 released Q3 results, reporting that its Enilive business segment processed 315,000 metric tons of biobased feedstock during the three-month period, up 14% when compared to the same period of 2024.
Montana Renewables, in collaboration with Calumet Montana Refining, has commissioned onsite blending and shipping facilities to offer a nominal 50/50 blend of renewable and fossil jet fuel certified under ASTM D7566 and ASTM D1655 specifications.
EIA: US biofuels production capacity growth slowed in 2024
By U.S. Energy Information Administration
October 27, 2025
The pace of capacity additions for U.S. biofuel production slowed in 2024, with production capacity increasing by a modest 3% from the start of 2024 to the start of 2025, according to the EIA's latest biofuels production capacity reports.
Par Pacific Holdings Inc. on Oct. 21 announced the successful closing of Hawaii Renewables LLC, a joint venture to construct a renewable fuels facility and produce renewable fuels at Par Pacific’s refinery in Kapolei, Hawaii.
Airbus and the Cathay Group on Oct. 21 announced a joint investment of up to US$70 million to accelerate the development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production in Asia and globally.
Valero Energy Corp. on Oct. 23 released Q3 results, reporting a profitable three-month period for its ethanol segment on record high production. Valero’s renewable diesel segment, which also includes SAF, reported a loss for the quarter.
Neste and United Airlines have expanded their existing partnership to supply SAF to three new major airports in the U.S., including George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport, and Dulles International Airport.
Eni has announced plans to develop a 500,000-metric-ton-per-year biorefinery at its existing industrial site in Priolo, Sicily. The facility, which will produce renewable diesel and SAF, is expected to be operational in 2028.
The call for presentation abstracts for the 19th annual International Biomass Conference & Expo is now open. The event will take place in Nashville, Tennessee, March 31 – April 2, 2026. Abstracts can be submitted through Nov. 21.
The National Farmer Union is urging the White House and congressional leadership to dedicate resources toward expanding use of ethanol, biodiesel and SAF as part of any effort to provide assistance to struggling U.S. agricultural producers.
Houston American Energy Corp. on Oct. 21 announced plan to develop biomass-to-liquid fuels and SAF projects that will integrate BTG Bioliquids’ proprietary fast pyrolysis technology for the production of fast pyrolysis bio-oil from woody biomass.
Pellet and forestry experts explain the potential for woody biomass and pellets from waste wood residues to be used as a sustainable aviation fuel feedstock.
XCF Global Inc.’s biorefinery located near Reno, Nevada, could resume SAF production as early as the first quarter of 2026, according a second quarter financial report filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Oct. 16.
Exolum invests in UK’s first independent SAF blending facility
October 17, 2025
European logistics company Exolum on Oct. 15 announced its decision to invest £4.5 million in creating the U.K.’s first independent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blending facility at Redcliffe Bay in south-west England.
Honda Aircraft Co. on Oct. 13 announced it has become the first twin-turbine very light business jet manufacturer to utilize the HondaJet on a successful test flight running a 100% blend of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF).
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. on Oct. 13 announced its fleet of corporate, demonstration and support aircraft has surpassed 3 million nautical miles flown on SAF. The company plans to increase its SAF usage by 50% this year.
Gevo Inc. on Oct. 14 announced the U.S. Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office has granted the company an extension of the conditional commitment for the $1.46 billion loan guarantee for its proposed sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) project.
The U.S. EIA maintained its forecasts for 2025 and 2026 renewable diesel production in its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released Oct. 7. The production outlook for “other” biofuels, which includes SAF, was also unchanged.
Japan Airlines Co. Ltd. (JAP) on Oct. 8 announced it has invested in MORISORA Bio Refinery LLC to advance sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) produced from domestically sourced woody biomass bioethanol.
Representatives of Kilpatrick explore the evolving landscape of SAF financing and contract structures, focusing on the U.S. market, offering insights for industry stakeholders seeking to navigate this complex environment.
Shell’s recent decision to cancel its Rotterdam biorefinery project will be costly, according to a third quarter update note published by the company on Oct. 7. Shell expects to write down approximately $600 million due to the cancellation.
Green Carbon Development, led by Process Technical Services, announced on Oct. 2 that it has selected Axens Vegan technology for its upcoming renewable fuels facility. The 10,500 BPSD facility will produce SAF and renewable diesel.
Eni has confirmed plans to convert portions of its Sannazzaro de’ Burgondi refinery in Pavia, Italy, to produce renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The biorefinery is expected to be operational in 2028.
Hawaii’s only refinery has expanded its product portfolio to include renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel, providing local jobs and supporting the state’s decarbonization goals.
Lux Research provided insight regarding the approaching 2030 SAF mandate, potential technology pathways, gaps in the value chain and the road to success.
XCF Global Inc. and FlyORO Technologies Pte. Ltd. on Oct. 1 announced the signing of a MOU to explore the creation of a global partnership to help solve one of aviation's biggest bottlenecks: SAF supply chain and blending inefficiencies.
SAF producer XCF Global Inc. has signed a letter of intent with Posh Robotics through its subsidiary New Rise Renewables Reno LLC to explore deploying Posh Energy's flex-fuel gensets at the New Rise Reno renewable fuels facility.
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