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Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum: The Global Sustainable Aviation Marketplace to Launch Next Month in Abu Dhabi
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, 1500 Representatives from ICAO Member States to Gather in Abu Dhabi Next February to Shape the Future of Civil Aviation, The 4th ICAO Global Implementation Support Symposium 2025 & the Global Sustainable Aviation Marketplace to Launch Next Month in Abu Dhabi. Read on to find out more about this exciting event…
How U.S. Leadership Can Bolster Energy Security Through Sustainable Aviation Fuel
As the new administration moves full steam ahead on its renewed energy policy, America is uniquely positioned to seize several innovative opportunities to further their energy production. Read on to discover where best opportunities for scaling SAF with policy lay...
The Middle East’s Growing Momentum for SAF and eFuels
The Middle East is emerging as a strategic hotspot for SAF and eFuel production. Already known as a global aviation hub, the region also benefits from abundant renewable energy resources, ambitious policy frameworks, and a willingness to invest heavily in emerging clean technologies. Read on to find out more....
Advancing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: Challenges, Opportunities, and the Path Forward
As a leader in global energy supplies, the KSA has an opportunity to pioneer the rapid scaling of SAF. This article briefly explores the current landscape of SAF in the KSA, highlighting the challenges, opportunities, and a roadmap for deployment.
Treasury and IRS Issue Final Regulations Implementing Section 45V Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit
On January 3, 2025, the IRS and Treasury issued long-awaited final regulations (the “45V Final Regulations”) implementing the clean hydrogen production tax credit (the “45V Credit”) under Section 45V of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). This Client Report from King & Spalding summarizes the key elements of the 45V Final Regulations.
ZR2 Group invest $2 Billion in the world’s first 345 KTA Negative Net Zero SAF Plant in Maharashtra, India
ZR2 Group, a UAE-based renewable energy leader, announces a 345 KTA Negative Net Zero SAF plant in Maharashtra, India, utilising renewable energy and innovative technologies. With an integrated approach, the plant will remove 1.1 MMT of CO2 annually, read on to discover more...
Building a Sustainable Future for Aviation: Insights and Inspiration from the MENA Region
Aviation connects cultures and drives economic growth but faces tough decarbonisation challenges. The MENA region, with its visionary strategies and clean energy initiatives, can play a pivotal role in transforming aviation into a sustainable, net-zero industry.
Industry Insights with Ralf Diemer, CEO, eFuel Alliance
In this exclusive interview, Ralf Diemer, the CEO of eFuel Alliance answers a round of quickfire-questions on lessons aviation can learn from efuel adoption in other sectors, from policy support to overcoming technical and financial hurdles.
What is Global Sustainable Aviation Markets (GSAM)? 1,000 stakeholders set to meet in Abu Dhabi to set out global pathways to aviation decarbonisation
GSAM is a brand-new initiative, led by the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority, and supported by ICAO and Sustainable Aviation Futures. GSAM offers a world-first opportunity to network with 100s of senior government and industry leaders, while attending 3 powerful aviation events under one roof. Read on to find out more....
Executive Summary: Fueling nature: how e-fuels can mitigate biodiversity risk in EU aviation and maritime policy
In their recent report on the opportunities sustainable fuels, and eFuels specifically, offer to minimise the climate impact of transportation, the SASHA Coalition explore EU policy, and the lessons that aviation can learn from both maritime, and road transportation. Read this executive summary for the key takeaways.
What can we learn from RSB’s study on sustainable feedstock potential in Southeast Asia?
As global demand for SAF surges, understanding the potential and sustainability of feedstock sources is essential – not just for the aviation sector, but also for stakeholders in adjacent fields. In this article, RSB summarise their recent exploration of sustainable feedstocks.
Airline Efficiency for Immediate Emission Reductions
Matthew Fischbacher, an airline captain with over 20 years of experience and an author, explores what operational and technological efficiencies can be implemented immediately, while SAF reaches scale.
Lessons Learned from Oil & Gas: The Risk Landscape for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)
As Donald Trump prepares to take office again, the future regulatory landscape for SAF is uncertain. Traditional oil and gas companies have faced enforcement challenges from authorities that had an unfavorable view of them. SAF providers and customers can look to those experiences to survey the changing landscape of regulation and enforcement.
Forest-Based Carbon Offsets: Airlines Should Taxi With Caution
For years carbon credits have been used to offset emissions by companies the world over. Increasingly, issues like leakage and the risk of fraud are raised as potential challenges to their effectiveness. This article explores some of those challenges, and how companies can prioritise direct emissions reductions.
Industry Insights with Olivia Ruggles-Brise, VP Sustainability, BCD Travel
In this interview, Olivia Ruggles-Brise, an expert in travel and tourism policy and stakeholder sustainability engagement, and the Vice President of Sustainability at leading global travel management company BCD Travel, shares her insight into how the corporate travel community are engaging with SAF, and the importance of all sustainability initiatives, as well as some of the key challenges facing aviation in its path to net-zero.
Top-line Takeaways from Sustainable Aviation Futures North America Congress 2024
The Sustainable Aviation Futures North America Congress focused on what is required to develop and rapidly scale the North American SAF production landscape, from unpacking federal and state-level policy, to developing feedstocks. Shamin Hosseini Nami, University of Houston, and Audrey Fan, Entrepreneur and Aviation Enthusiast, both volunteers at the congress, share their takeaways from the congress.
Ambitions for Sustainable Aviation from Across the Asia Pacific: Perspectives on SAF, Aviation Decarbonisation Technologies and Policies
In this report, four experts discuss the unique opportunities for the Asia Pacific in scaling SAF production and advancing decarbonisation technologies, as well as exploring hurdles such as feedstock availability, infrastructure development, and regulatory frameworks.
Know Your SAF: Guide to Sustainable Aviation Fuels Report
In this in-depth technical report, Twelve™ explore the available pathways for SAF production, diving into their pros and cons, scalability, and exploring the unique opportunity for low water and land use presented by Power-to-Liquid. Download the full report to learn more.
Location, Location, Location
In this in-depth technical report, Twelve™ explore the available pathways for SAF production, diving into their pros and cons, scalability, and exploring the unique opportunity for low water and land use presented by Power-to-Liquid. Download the full report to learn more.
Industry Insights with Clarence Woo, Managing Director, Global Centre for Green Fuels
In this interview, Clarence Woo, the Managing Director of the Global Centre for Green Fuels shares his perspectives on how APAC can accelerate the global supply of SAF, and the roles of global and regional policy, and public support, in that acceleration.