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Leading by Example: Southeast Asia’s Emerging SAF Pioneers

Setting the Global Stage At the Sustainable Aviation Futures Congress 2025 in Amsterdam, a dynamic conversation unfolded about the next steps for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). This discussion occurred against a backdrop of contentious European Union regulations—specifically RED II, RED III, and the ReFuelEU Aviation Regulation—which currently disqualify palm-based feedstocks […]

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A Turning Point for Aviation Fuel: The Real Value Behind the SAF Production Surge

Doubling Output Yet Facing the Reality In 2025, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production is expected to double, reaching 2 million tonnes. This growth, as forecasted by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), represents a measurable shift in an industry historically dependent on fossil fuels. Yet, even this anticipated figure accounts

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Rethinking Carbon Market Integration Beyond the Link-Up

Navigating a Positive but Incomplete Milestone The recent announcement that the United Kingdom will align its Emissions Trading System (ETS) with the European Union’s counterpart has been met with optimism across the sustainability sector. Columbia Group, a leading voice in maritime decarbonisation, welcomes this move. However, as its EmissionLink managing

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Sustainable Aviation Fuel: A Glimpse Beyond the Numbers

A Measured Milestone, A Meaningful Start The recent Annual General Meeting of the International Air Transport Association presented a statistic that is both humbling and hopeful: global production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel is expected to double in 2025, reaching two million tonnes. Though this figure still only accounts for 0.7

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The ReFuelEU SAF Mandate: A Catalyst for Aviation’s Sustainable Future

Setting the Record Straight on SAF Policy Direction The European Commission has delivered a clear message to the aviation industry: the Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) mandate under ReFuelEU is not just a temporary regulatory push but a long-term commitment. As concerns swirl among some of Europe’s largest airlines, the Commission’s

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Strengthening Sustainability in the Skies

Oman’s Strategic Steps Toward Carbon-Neutral Aviation Embracing a Global Imperative The Sultanate of Oman recently hosted a pivotal workshop in partnership with the International Air Transport Association (IATA), focusing on the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA). As part of a coordinated global response to climate change,

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FuelEU Maritime: Why Compliance is Now a Strategic Advantage

A New Maritime Era In 2023, the European Union launched one of its most ambitious efforts to decarbonise the maritime sector. Known as FuelEU Maritime, this regulation doesn’t merely set emission targets—it signals a deeper transition in how shipping companies operate and strategise. For those in the industry, the regulation

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Beyond Targets: The Hidden Strength of the EU’s Climate Strategy

A Positive Inflection Point in Climate Governance While climate discourse often revolves around deficits and delays, the European Union’s climate action strategy represents a striking pivot from reactive policy to structured transformation. Instead of focusing solely on the headline goals — reducing net greenhouse gas emissions by 55 percent by

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The Dawn of a Lighter, Cleaner Future for Electric Aviation

Redefining the Possibilities of Electric Transport In the ongoing pursuit of sustainable transformation across transportation systems, a new breakthrough in fuel cell technology signals a meaningful leap. While conventional lithium-ion batteries have paved the way for electric mobility on roads, their limitations have long kept aviation and maritime sectors just

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Conventional Aviation Fuel and the Energy Transition: Refineries in focus (May 2025)

Reframing the Role of Refineries Far from being relics of the fossil fuel age, modern refineries are rapidly positioning themselves as catalysts for a lower-carbon future. According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the energy transition is not merely about shifting inputs but reimagining the refinery itself—as a versatile

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The Quiet Revolution in the Skies: How Business Aviation Operators Are Embracing SAF Mandates, Blockchain Verification, and Scalable Solutions

How Business Aviation Is Quietly Leading a Sustainable Shift In recent years, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) was often considered more of a public relations tool than a practical solution—used symbolically during industry events or high-profile flights. But today, SAF is moving beyond symbolic gestures to become a credible pathway for

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ReFuelEU DOCUMENT UPDATE: List of aviation fuel suppliers (2025 reporting period)

Introduction to ReFuelEU Aviation Compliance ReFuelEU Aviation, a key regulation under the EU’s Fit for 55 climate framework, aims to accelerate the uptake of sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs). For the 2025 reporting cycle, a new list identifies aviation fuel suppliers falling within the regulation’s scope, bringing greater clarity to compliance

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Harmonising Ambitions: How International and European Maritime Decarbonisation Standards Are Converging

As shipping leaders anticipate future compliance pathways, a promising convergence is emerging between international and European climate regulations. The International Maritime Organization’s Net-Zero Framework and the European Union’s FuelEU Maritime Regulation, although distinct in jurisdiction and governance, are now evolving in tandem. This alignment may reduce regulatory complexity and create

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