From policy to practice Newly appointed IMO Secretary General Arsenio Dominguez has declared 2026 the year of implementation. Rather than drafting more resolutions, the organisation will concentrate on delivering visible
Clear policy signals now in force From 1 January 2026 every litre of Jet A1 sold in Thailand must contain at least one percent sustainable aviation fuel. The Department of
New Regulations Kickstart Cleaner Skies On 1 January 2026 Thailand will introduce mandatory blending of sustainable aviation fuel in all Jet A1 sold nationwide. The Department of Energy Business has
Welcoming Julien Dufour as Senior Partner and Board Member at VURDHAAN VURDHAAN is pleased to welcome Julien Dufour as Senior Partner and Board Member. His appointment strengthens our capacity to
Lifecycle Optimisation Becomes Mainstream Ship owners are increasingly assessing total cost of ownership rather than singular capital expenditure. Well maintained vessels receiving incremental digital and mechanical upgrades are outperforming younger
Output Set to Double New figures from the International Air Transport Association indicate that global sustainable aviation fuel production could reach 1.9 million tonnes in 2025, almost twice the 2024
Cutting edge e SAF from Topsoe partnership Topsoe has begun collaborating with Carbon Neutral Fuels to pilot the use of high efficiency solid oxide electrolysis cells for synthetic aviation fuel.
Understanding the levy The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore Amendment Act 2025 introduces a transparent levy on every passenger ticket cargo consignment and charter flight departing from Changi Airport. The
From Residues to Ready Fuel Shipping now consumes around three hundred million tonnes of bunker fuel each year. Honeywell is proposing a cleaner substitute produced from forestry trimmings, agricultural residues
Why the mood has shifted One year ago analysts worried about modest production levels for sustainable aviation fuel yet 2025 is closing with a wave of encouraging data. Annual output
Regulation at a Glance The FuelEU Maritime framework began January 2025 and steadily raises greenhouse gas reduction requirements for vessels of at least 5000 gross tonnage calling at European ports.
Certified supply in practice Bunge has completed the certification of its Brazilian soybean supply chain under internationally recognised sustainability criteria, unlocking a dependable feedstock for forthcoming Sustainable Aviation Fuel production.
A clearer timeline The UK Emissions Trading Scheme moved quickly during 2025 as policymakers sharpened the tool for reaching net zero targets. The most visible decision created a standalone scheme
Investment Drives Visible Improvements Investment exceeding nineteen billion euro in 2025 allowed DB InfraGO to renew more than two thousand switches, replace over two thousand kilometres of track and refresh
Turning Waste Streams into Valuable Fuel Used cooking oil animal fats and other organic residues at Sines are converted into renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel that cut greenhouse gas
Why wind power returns Modern shipping once again looks to the breeze but this time with sensors and composite materials. Wind Assisted Propulsion Systems led by rigid wingsails are providing
A landmark bond signals deep demand In late 2025 the Grand Duchy hosted a four and seven year dual tranche bond from China totalling four billion euros. Books were twenty
New flexibility for companies On 23 December 2025 the European Commission updated the guidelines that let national governments reimburse part of the electricity costs linked to the European Union Emissions
A Forward-Looking Timeline Norway confirmed that FuelEU Maritime will enter into force later in twenty twenty six rather than at the start of the year. The revised schedule allows national
Building capacity at home Japan Airlines continues to strengthen the national supply chain by commissioning new bioethanol demonstration plants in Miyagi Prefecture and scaling the Osaka facility that opened earlier
Shared vision for cleaner skies Japan Airlines joined forces with Delta, Lufthansa, American, KLM, Emirates, and several other carriers to push sustainable aviation fuel into regular service. The partners collectively
Partnership Overview Siemens Mobility has awarded DHL Supply Chain a long term contract to distribute critical train components from modern distribution centers in Kettering and Goole to maintenance depots across
Renewed Legislative Focus Minnesota lawmakers are expected to revisit a tax credit proposal aimed at accelerating Sustainable Aviation Fuel production and use across the state. The measure gained broad support
Why the Agreement Matters DHL Express has signed a binding offtake contract with Finnish producer Neste for fifty million litres of Sustainable Aviation Fuel delivered during 2026. By arranging supply
Building a European Electric Locomotive Platform KKR will acquire a majority stake in Vienna based Green Mobility Partners, releasing capital to modernise rail fleets across the continent. Founded in two
Why pooling matters Under the rule, ship operators earn compliance points when voyages use low greenhouse gas energy. Points can be transferred within fleets or between partners, transforming emissions management
Government vision 2026 to 2030 The Korean ministries of transport, environment and industry have released a joint roadmap aimed at trimming projected airport emissions by ten percent by 2030. With
Partnership overview Cathay Group has signed a multi year agreement with Neste that secures a steady supply of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel for operations in Europe, the United States
Study highlights An Energy Research Company publication within the Ten Year Energy Plan projects a decisive jump for sustainable aviation fuel in Brazil starting in 2027. Consumption could rise to
Largest Single Package Yet Norway has confirmed more than 120 million dollars in fresh grants through Enova to pioneer seven clean fueled bulk carriers and the nation first ammonia bunkering