Supercharging SAF uptake: ISCC, OMV and Airbus strengthen credible book and claim approaches
By International Sustainability & Carbon Certification
March 05, 2026
Scaling sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is one of the central challenges facing the aviation sector. Meeting this challenge requires collaboration across the value chain, supported by credible frameworks that enable new ways of bringing SAF to market.
The Carbon Capture Coalition has announced the launch of Carbon Capture Impact, an allied 501(c)(4) organization of the Carbon Capture Coalition that aims to amplify the voices of its broad, far-reaching network of advocates.
U.S. fuel ethanol production fell nearly 2% the week ending Feb. 27, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on March 4. Stocks of fuel ethanol were up 3% and exports expanded by 54%.
The U.S. EPA has issued a permit for One Carbon Partnership to inject and store CO2 underground at the Cardinal Ethanol facility in Randolph County, Indiana. The permit allows for the injection of 450,000 metric tons of CO2 annually for 30 years.
The current issue of Ethanol Producer Magazine illustrates evolution in the ethanol industry.
The USDA on Feb. 27 released its quarterly trade outlook report, announcing the agency now expects the value of fiscal year (FY) 2026 ethanol exports to reach $4.7 billion, up from the forecast of $4.6 billion made in December 2025.
The U.S. EPA on Feb. 27 issued a final rule delaying the 2025 reporting deadline for its Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP) from March 31, 2026, to Oct. 30, 2026. The agency continues to consider repeal of the GHGRP.
Total operable U.S. biofuel capacity expanded to 25.323 billion gallons per year in December with gains for ethanol, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Feb. 27.
Data released on Feb. 27 by the U.S. Energy Information Administration show that U.S. ethanol production rose to a record 16.49 billion gallons in 2025, in response to stronger domestic consumption and record-shattering exports.
SAF Magazine, in collaboration with the Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative, has announced the 2026 North American SAF Conference & Expo will take place Aug. 25-27, in Tacoma, Washington, at the Greater Tacoma Convention Center.
EcoCeres Inc. on Feb.27 urged European policymakers and aviation stakeholders to keep the EU SAF market open and competitive, cautioning that potential trade defense measures on imported SAF could undermine EU climate objectives
Minnesota drivers saved $24.7 million in 2024 alone by choosing E15, a lower-cost fuel option often marketed as Unleaded 88 that has consistently been priced below traditional gasoline blends, according to a new study released by MN Bio-Fuels.
Everllence and Vale – one of the world’s leading producers of iron ore, copper and nickel, and one of the largest logistics operators in Brazil – have signed a cooperation agreement regarding the development of ethanol as a marine fuel.
Trucent’s S-Series centrifuge offers ethanol producers a simple solution for solids fouling in caustic tanks.
Pioneering sustainable aviation fuel producer LanzaJet was presented with the Renewable Fuels Association’s 2026 Industry Award on Feb. 26 at the National Ethanol Conference in Orlando.
Novonesis on Feb. 25 released its Agriculture, Energy & Tech segment achieved a 6% organic sales growth in 2025, driven by increased sales into the ethanol market in Latin America and Asia Pacific. Solid growth was also achieved in North America.
The California Legislative Analyst’s Office, the state legislature’s nonpartisan fiscal and policy advisor, on Feb. 24 recommended state lawmakers do not move forward with California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposal to create a SAF tax credit.
BASF launches Circalo: Low Carbon Intensity Crops, to help ethanol producers capture value under 45Z
BASF has introduced Circalo: Low Carbon Intensity Crops, a comprehensive platform designed to connect farmers, agronomists and ethanol producers with the tools needed to help operationalize agricultural CI under evolving regulatory frameworks.
From fermentation optimizations to CI score reductions, industrial AI developers are serving ethanol producers with solutions meant to amplify human performance, not replace it.
U.S. EPA Assistant Administrator for Air and Radiation Aaron Szabo on Feb. 25 announced the agency has submitted the long-awaited rule to set 2026 and 2027 RFS RVOs to the White House Office of Management and Budget.
U.S. fuel ethanol production fell slightly the week ending Feb. 20, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Feb. 25. Ethanol stocks were up slightly, with exports down 20%.
Calgren has completed construction of its first direct-to-consumer renewable compressed natural gas (R-CNG) fueling station. Located in Pixley, California, the new station allows drivers to fuel their compatible vehicles with locally produced RNG.
In February, U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council and National Corn Growers Association leaders traveled to the European Union to meet major end-users and handlers of U.S. ethanol and feed grains.
An ethanol plant and food producer reunite, working to discover new opportunities and efficiency.
Atlantic Biomass LLC and its partners Ohio State University and Hood College, with funding assistance from the U.S. Department of Energy and Maryland Energy Innovation Institute, have developed an affordable way to produce SAF.
The Renewable Fuels Association released its 2026 Ethanol Industry Outlook and Pocket Guide on Feb. 24 to kick off the 31st annual National Ethanol Conference, taking place this week in Orlando.
The ethanol industry strongly contributed to the U.S. economy last year, as record-setting production and exports supported hundreds of thousands of jobs and generated tens of billions of dollars in gross domestic product and household income.
Whitefox Technologies and Fluid Quip Technologies on Feb. 23 announced a strategic collaboration aimed at advancing the global ethanol industry through collaborative technology solutions.
A collaboration between the Distillers Technology Council and ASTM seeks to identify inconsistencies in testing among laboratories and align procedures under one set of standards.
As the U.S. prepares to commemorate its 250th anniversary, the National Corn Growers Association has released a sweeping new report illustrating how far American agriculture has come—and how urgently action is needed to secure its future.
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