A 2025 annual report published by Egypt-based petrochemicals company Echem details progress on the development of a $570 million sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) facility and $193 million ethanol plant.
Nippon Express Co. Ltd. and announced an agreement with Nikon Corp. for the provision of air cargo transport services utilizing SAF the goal being to help reduce Nikon's Scope 3 CO2 emissions by utilizing the NX Group's "NX-GREEN SAF Program."
The U.S. EPA has approved a fuel pathway filed by Summit Next Gen LLC for the production of renewable diesel and SAF from undenatured sugarcane ethanol. The pathway was approved on Jan. 6 and publicly released by the agency on April 20.
XCF Global Inc. and DevvStream Corp., as part of their previously announced agreement with Southern Energy Renewables Inc., have announced plans to explore development of a platform designed to generate, verify, and market 45Z credits.
Gevo, an advanced biofuels company based in Colorado, has licensed two patented catalyst technologies from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory for use in the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Southern Energy Renewables Inc. and Axens on April 7 announced the companies have signed a MOU to collaborate on the development of SAF and related fuel projects, with an initial focus on Southern's planned biomass to fuel facility in Louisiana.
Nearly 1.93 billion RINs were generated under the RFS in March, up 1% when compared to March 2025, according to data released by the U.S. EPA on April 16. Total RIN generation for the first three months of the year reached nearly 4.9 billion.
XCF Global, Southern Energy Renewables and DevvStream sign definitive business combination agreement
XCF Global Inc. and DevvStream Corp. on April 14 announced the execution of a definitive business combination agreement with Southern Energy Renewables Inc., an important milestone in the parties’ previously announced SAF initiative.
XCF Global Inc. on April 9 announced that it has entered into a binding term sheet with BGN INT US LLC to explore developing a global distribution and logistics partnership for SAF, renewable diesel and renewable naphtha.
The DHL Group on April 14 announced a major expansion of its SAF collaboration with IAG Cargo. The new five-year agreement, together with a previous 2025 renewal, will enable approximately 240 million liters of SAF uplifted at Heathrow Airport.
The California Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee’s Subcommittee 2 on Resources, Environmental Protection and Energy on April 9 heard testimony focused on California. Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed SAF tax credit.
XCF Global Inc. on April 9 announced that the conversion of its New Rise Renewables Reno plant remains on schedule. The company currently expects the SAF facility could begin commissioning in early June.
Metafuels’ Dutch subsidiary, Metafuels Nederland B.V., has been awarded a €1.92 million grant to support the the continued development of its Turbe synthetic sustainable aviation fuel (e-SAF) project in the Port of Rotterdam.
Zemo Partnership launches RFAS Aviation to strengthen the verification of SAF traceability in the UK
Zemo Partnership on March 30 announced the launch of RFAS Aviation, a new voluntary assurance scheme designed to provide independent verification of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) across the U.K. supply chain.
2026 International Biomass Conference & Expo surpasses 1,000 attendees, demonstrates continued industry growth
By BBI International
April 08, 2026
The 2026 International Biomass Conference & Expo, produced by Biomass Magazine and organized by BBI International, successfully concluded after three days of in-depth discussions, technology showcases, and high-value networking opportunities.
XCF Global Inc. on April 6 announced an agreement with Axens North America Inc. that is anticipated to enable XCF to deploy its proprietary modular refinery design and engineering blueprint in combination with Axens Vegan process
The U.S. Energy Information Administration increased its forecast for 2027 renewable diesel and production in its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook. The forecast for the production of “other biofuels,” including SAF, was maintained.
Velocys and Varhad Capital Pvt Ltd. on April 6 announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to advance a new generation of biomass-to-sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) projects in India.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers on April 2 signed a bill that authorizes up to $120 million in tax credits to support a biorefinery project that aims to convert woody biomass into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
MAIRE announces that Nextchem, through its subsidiary KT Tech, has been awarded a contract for early engineering works and proprietary equipment supply for a SAF plant under development in North Sumatra Province, Indonesia.
On April 1, the European Investment Bank and Eni signed a 15-year loan for €500 million to convert selected units of Eni’s Sannazzaro de’ Burgondi refinery, located in the Italian province of Pavia, into a biorefinery.
XCF Global Inc.’s biorefinery located near Reno, Nevada, could resume sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production during the second quarter of 2026, according to an annual report filed with the U.S. SEC on March 31.
Sustainable Molecules Ltd. and Velocys have commissioned a Fischer–Tropsch syncrude production system demonstrating that SuMo's waste-derived syngas can be converted into the liquid hydrocarbon precursors needed to produce SAF.
Neste has published its annual Green Finance Report for 2025. The report demonstrates the company’s commitment to producing renewable fuels and thereby mitigating climate change and accelerating a shift to a circular economy.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore on March 25 announced it will delay implementation of the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) levy due to “the impact of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East on airlines and passengers.”
The U.K. Department of Energy Security and Net Zero on March 23 opened a public comment period seeking stakeholder input on options for the treatment of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) under the U.K. Emissions Trading Scheme.
SHEIN, a global online fashion and lifestyle retailer, has signed an agreement with DHL to adopt its GoGreen Plus service, supporting the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) within air cargo logistics.
The U.S. EPA on March 27 finalized the 2026 and 2027 RFS RVOs at levels higher than originally proposed. The increase is attributed to the decision delay implementation of provisions penalizing imported fuels and feedstocks until 2028 or later.
OMV has partnered with Technical University of Leoben to establish a one-of-a-kind research facility where various process routes to manufacture sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) are being researched and developed.
The Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Coalition, a nonpartisan group of more than 50 organizations spanning the sustainable aviation fuel value chain, convened in Washington, D.C. on March 25 for its second annual D.C. Fly-In.
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