Converting sugarcane waste to biofuel could become more environmentally friendly and cost effective, thanks to a joint project at The University of Queensland and the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi.
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.
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.
As demand for renewable products and energy security rises globally, ethanol is finding a home in on-road transportation, sustainable aviation fuel, clean chemicals, household energy and maritime fuels
USGBC Senior Manager of Global Ethanol Export Development Ankit Chandra spoke at the Sustainable Aviation Futures Latin America in São Paulo, Brazil, highlighting ethanol’s expanding role in global SAF value chains.
The RFA, Growth Energy, Clean Fuels Alliance America and the SAF Coalition on March 25 joined more 20 state and national ag groups in urging the Trump Administration to make the upcoming 45Z regulations workable for farmers.
Gevo Inc. on March 24 highlighted the strategic value of its intellectual property portfolio. and reference potential growth opportunities created by its proprietary technology platform for SAF, other renewable hydrocarbons and chemicals.
Nearly 1.65 billion RINs were generated under the RFS in February, down 10% when compared to the same month of last year. Total RIN generation for the first two months of 2026 reached 3.44 billion, down 2% when compared to the same period of 2025.
Produced by BBI International, the Sustainable Fuels Summit, Carbon Capture & Storage Summit and Ethanol 101 expand FEW into a comprehensive platform for biofuels innovation, carbon management and industry education.
Gevo Inc. on March 5 announced plans to expand capacity at its North Dakota ethanol plant to 75 MMgy. The company also plans to make a final investment decision on the development of an adjacent SAF project later this year.
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has published the “2025 Aviation Fuels Reference Prices for ReFuelEU Aviation” briefing note, which provides key reference prices for SAF and other relevant aviation fuels for the European Union.
The House Agriculture Committee on March 5 voted 34 to 17 to advance the Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026, commonly known as the 2026 Farm Bill. The vote followed a two-day markup session that spanned roughly 25 hours.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
LanzaJet Inc., a leading next-gen fuels technology company and fuels producer, on Feb. 19 announced the first close of an overall $135 million target equity investment round, at a $650 million pre-money enterprise valuation.
The U.S. EPA on Feb. 19 released data showing nearly 1.68 billion renewable identification numbers (RINs) were generated under the Renewable Fuel Standard in January, down 9% when compared to 1.84 billion RINs generated in January 2024.
The House Committee on Agriculture on Feb. 13 released a draft Farm Bill that includes provisions that aim to expand the use of biochar and encourage growth and innovation in the biofuel, bioproducts and bioenergy industries.
Biomass Magazine announced this week the eight companies selected to pitch to a group of angel investors and venture capital firms at the International Biomass Conference & Expo, taking place March 31 – April 2, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee.
UK government funds 4 SAF innovators
By U.K. Sustainable Aviation Fuel Clearing House
February 13, 2026
The U.K. Department for Transport has awarded £181,000 in funding through the U.K. SAF Clearing House to four leading innovators - Avioxx Ltd, Clean Planet Technologies Ltd, Green Lizard Technologies Ltd, and Zero Petroleum Ltd.
Keppel Ltd., through its Infrastructure Division, and Aster have entered into an agreement to jointly assess the development of one of Asia’s first commercial scale ethanol to jet (EtJ) SAF facilities on Jurong Island, Singapore.
Praj Industries has successfully demonstrated its ethanol-to-jet (EtJ) process utilizing Axens Jetanol technology at its fully integrated sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) demonstration plant at Praj Matrix, its R&D center.
LanzaTech Global Inc. has announced Saltend Chemicals Park in Humberside as the intended location for its pioneering DRAGON II project—a £600 million investment to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel at scale.
Renewable fuel producers are ready, willing and able; need policy certainty and new tools to unlock next wave of growth
By Iowa Renewable Fuels Association
February 05, 2026
Iowa Renewable Fuels Association Executive Director Monte Shaw told attendees at the Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit that America’s ethanol and biodiesel producers are “ready, willing, and able” to meet demand.
Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., on Feb. 2 introduced the bipartisan Securing America’s Fuels (SAF) Act. The bill aims to reinstate the 45Z clean fuel production credit premium for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and extend the 45Z credit through 2033.
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