In an exciting breakthrough for sustainable aviation, researchers at Washington State University (WSU) have successfully developed a continuous process to convert lignin, an agricultural waste product, into sustainable jet fuel. This innovation marks a significant milestone in the quest to reduce the aviation sector’s environmental impact and reliance on traditional
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) continues to make significant progress in its efforts to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from international shipping. During the 17th Intersessional Working Group on GHGs, key developments were made toward the finalization of policies expected to be adopted in 2025, with implementation set for 2027.
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The Sustainable Aviation Fuel Certificate (SAFc) Registry, launched on September 27 in Switzerland, represents a groundbreaking step in the aviation sector’s decarbonization efforts. This innovative platform, developed by RMI and the Environmental Defense Fund through the Sustainable Aviation Buyers Alliance (SABA), aims to facilitate the adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel
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The aviation sector is at a pivotal moment in its journey toward sustainability. With global environmental regulations tightening and the demand for carbon-neutral operations rising, the role of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is more crucial than ever. One promising avenue in this sector is Electronic Sustainable Aviation Fuel (ESAF), produced
The aviation industry’s decarbonization efforts have gained new momentum with the increasing adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), hailed as one of the most effective solutions for reducing carbon emissions. However, due to limited production and geographic constraints, the book-and-claim system has emerged as a crucial mechanism for expanding SAF’s
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Australia’s aviation sector has taken a giant leap toward sustainability, thanks to Jet Zero Australia’s monumental strides with Project Ulysses. Securing a record-breaking $14 million (€12.5 million) in government grants, this initiative is poised to revolutionize the country’s renewable fuel landscape, particularly in the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
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Fortescue Metals Group, a leading name in the global mining industry, is making bold strides towards a zero-emissions future. The company recently announced a monumental $2.8 billion investment to electrify its fleet as part of its goal to achieve net-zero emissions by 2030. This move includes purchasing 475 emission-free machines,
As part of its ambitious effort to achieve net-zero emissions, the U.S. federal government is taking significant steps to decarbonize and electrify its vast portfolio of buildings and fleets. A recent report outlines five critical steps that federal agencies can follow to accelerate this transition: Collection and Assessment, Solution Development,
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As global shipping moves toward decarbonization, retrofitting container ships with shore power capabilities is emerging as a crucial solution. With regulations such as FuelEU and the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) now in place, and with similar policies on the horizon in China and India, shipowners are under growing pressure
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The maritime industry is on the verge of a transformative shift, thanks to the European Union’s regulatory frameworks, which are set to make bio- and e-methanol economically competitive alternatives to traditional fossil marine fuels. A new study, commissioned by the Methanol Institute and conducted by Dr. Jeroen Dierickx of iDefossilise,
In a significant milestone for aviation sustainability, Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) has received its first shipment of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), marking a new chapter in the region’s push to reduce aviation emissions. The 7,000-gallon batch of blended SAF, made from winter camelina plants grown in Minnesota and North
The future of sustainable aviation just took a significant leap forward. According to a new report from the University of Cambridge, titled Five Years to Chart a New Future for Aviation, a set of bold and innovative measures has been outlined that could help the aviation industry achieve net-zero emissions
Air India has embarked on a significant transformation journey under the new ownership of the Tata Group, with an ambitious refit program for 67 aircraft. This move is part of the broader Vihaan strategy aimed at turning the airline into a world-class carrier. By upgrading the cabin interiors of both
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In a significant step toward decarbonizing the maritime sector, Norway’s Rem Offshore has partnered with Norwegian Electric Systems (NES) to retrofit one of its construction support vessels (CSV), the Rem Inspector, with a cutting-edge battery energy storage system (ESS). This development showcases the rising trend of integrating clean technologies into
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CleanJoule, a leader in sustainable fuel innovation, has entered the ASTM International approval process for its groundbreaking CycloSAF fuel—a synthetic jet fuel designed to achieve 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) use. This marks a major leap forward in the aviation industry’s efforts to decarbonize, with CycloSAF aiming to bypass the
