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Indonesia's ESDM Ministry reported that biodiesel utilization reached 6.8 million kL in H1 2025, saving an estimated USD 3.68 billion in foreign exchange. ESDM sector investment also hit a five-year high of USD 13.9 billion, up 24.1% year-on-year.
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Verso Energy announced on November 17, 2025, that Rely was selected to deliver Front-End Engineering Design for the DEZiR eSAF project in Petit-Couronne, France. This milestone follows an earlier MOU and aims to de-risk the project for EPC execution, positioning DEZiR as the first industrial-scale eSAF initiative in France to reach FEED.
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Indonesia's B40 biodiesel program reached 12.11 million kiloliters by November 2025, achieving 77.8% of its 15.6 million kiloliter target. The government reports the program saved Rp 107.2 trillion in foreign exchange, added Rp 16.89 trillion in CPO value, and reduced emissions by 32.2 million tons of CO2 equivalent.
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Jet Zero Australia congratulates LanzaJet on producing the first ASTM D7566 on-specification Sustainable Aviation Fuel from its Freedom Pines Alcohol to Jet facility in Georgia, USA. This milestone facilitates the acceleration of Front-End Engineering and Design and financing processes for Jet Zero’s larger Project Ulysses in Townsville.
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LanzaJet announced in November 2025 that its Freedom Pines Fuels facility in Soperton, Georgia had fully operated and produced fuels, including ASTM on-spec jet fuel from ethanol. This is the company's reported production milestone. The release does not establish current output, utilization or ongoing production at the date of this review.
Why it matters:An archived reported production milestone with a distinct project identity and a clear limit on current operating claims.
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Jet Zero Australia and the Port of Townsville signed an MOU to assess the feasibility of biofuel storage and blending infrastructure. The collaboration will evaluate design options for a tank farm facility supporting Jet Zero's proposed Project Ulysses sustainable aviation fuel facility.
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Abiove will participate in COP30 in Belém until 21 November 2025 with the “Brazilian Sustainable Transportation” stand in the Blue Zone. The agenda includes panels on biofuels, biodiesel in power plants, and China-Brazil oilseed industry scenarios, including a planned MOU signing.
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Aster and Aether Fuels signed an agreement to develop Project Beacon, a commercial sustainable aviation fuel plant in Singapore. The facility, using Aether's Aurora technology, is expected to start construction in 2026 and commercial operations in 2028, producing up to 2,000 tons of fuel annually.
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Abiove will participate in COP30 in Belém from November 10 to 21, 2025, showcasing biodiesel benefits. The association joins partners like ANFAVEA and Ubrabio at the 'Brazilian Sustainable Transportation' stand in the Blue Zone.
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Verso Energy announced that its DEZiR and ReSTart synthetic sustainable aviation fuel projects were selected among three e-SAF projects awarded by the European Commission under the Innovation Fund's Large-Scale Call. The company stated the awards support its net-zero technology development.
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LanzaJet reports awarding Fluor the front-end engineering and design work for Project Speedbird in Teesside, UK. The company describes planned annual output of over 90,000 tonnes of SAF and renewable diesel. This is a design milestone; the source does not establish construction completion or commercial operation.
Why it matters:A later milestone in the same UK project, preserved separately from the earlier funding announcement.
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JGC Group will participate in the Japan Pavilion at ADIPEC 2025 in Abu Dhabi from November 3 to 6, 2025. The company plans to showcase its LNG construction project, hydrogen solutions, sustainable aviation fuel, and maintenance operations.
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Repsol reports a long-term supply agreement with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings for cruise calls at Barcelona. It says biofuel supply is planned from the 2026 European cruise season and renewable methanol supply from 2029. The release describes future supply commitments; it does not establish that methanol deliveries have begun.
Why it matters:An identified marine fuel customer and a stated methanol supply timetable, with planned deliveries distinguished from completed supply.
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The Methanol Institute (MI) expressed regret over the IMO's decision to postpone the adoption of the Net-Zero Framework (NZF) by one year. MI stated that this adjournment provides time to address concerns and build consensus, urging collaborative efforts to avoid fragmented regional systems and enable the scale-up of low-carbon fuels like methanol.
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Sasol, Topsoe, DLR, and Griesemann signed a cooperation agreement for DLR’s e-SAF demonstration plant at Leuna, Germany. The facility, funded with €130 million, is under construction and expects to produce 2,500 tons of e-fuels annually starting Q4 2027.
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APROBI states Indonesia is the primary driver of the global palm oil industry, with its policies serving as global benchmarks. The association claims scientific data debunks deforestation myths and highlights palm oil's transformation into green products and sustainable energy.
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The Methanol Institute supports the IMO's adoption of the Net-Zero Framework, viewing it as vital for shipping decarbonization. It claims sufficient methanol supply exists and projects 7-14 million tonnes of renewable methanol availability by 2030.
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LanzaJet says it received a £10 million award from the UK Advanced Fuels Fund to support the next development phase of Project Speedbird in Teesside. The proposed ethanol-to-SAF facility is progressing into front-end engineering design. The announcement describes a future production target and does not establish that the plant is operating.
Why it matters:An archived project development milestone, retained with its original date and evidence.
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LanzaJet and KMG signed an agreement to advance Kazakhstan's first sustainable aviation fuel project to the Front-End Engineering and Design phase. The project aims to meet anticipated SAF demand of 70,000 tonnes annually by 2030.
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The Sustainable Aviation Buyers Alliance (SABA) launched a platform enabling COP30 attendees to calculate and offset aviation emissions using high-integrity sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) certificates. Sourced from SkyNRG, the platform allows all attendees, including non-members, to purchase SAF certificates to support the clean energy transition.
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LanzaJet supports the Australian Government's $1.1B AUD Cleaner Fuels Program investment. The company is partnering with Jet Zero Australia, Qantas, and others to build Queensland's first ethanol-to-SAF plant using its ATJ technology.
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Jet Zero Australia welcomed the Commonwealth Government's $1.1 billion Cleaner Fuels Program, citing benefits for fuel sovereignty and emissions reduction. The company highlighted Project Ulysses in Townsville, which targets 113 ML pa of SAF production by 2028 and aims to commence construction in 2026.
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JGC Corporation and the African Development Bank signed a letter of intent to promote Sustainable Aviation Fuel adoption in Africa. The partnership aims to leverage JGC's technical expertise to support aviation decarbonization and local economic growth.
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Indonesia's WTO victory over EU countervailing duties clears trade barriers for biodiesel exports. The government projects stable 6.7% annual growth, supported by IEU-CEPA recognition of palm oil as renewable energy.
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Jet Zero announced that early-stage site works have commenced for its Project Ulysses Sustainable Aviation Fuel facility in Townsville, North Queensland. The $3.2 million initial phase includes site levelling, drainage installation, and construction of a private access road at the Cleveland Bay Industrial Park.
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Velocys signed an agreement with Morimatsu for manufacturing and engineering support for its Fischer-Tropsch reactors. The partnership aims to reduce lead times, lower capital costs, and decrease execution risk for sustainable aviation fuel projects.
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Jet Zero won the 2025 Australian Aviation Awards' Sustainability Initiative of the Year, marking its second consecutive win. Company representatives met with Australian politicians and defence officials in Canberra to discuss biofuel development and decarbonisation targets.
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Aether Fuels was named to the Forbes Asia 100 to Watch list of 2025, which highlights 100 startups in the Asia-Pacific region. The company states it is advancing its Aether Aurora sustainable aviation fuel technology to decarbonize aviation and ocean shipping.
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Pertamina launched UCO-based Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), with Pelita Air operating a maiden flight on the Jakarta-Bali route on August 20, 2025. The initiative aims to support Indonesia's Net Zero Emission 2050 target and establish the country as a global SAF hub.
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The Methanol Institute announced that Felicia Mester is joining as Managing Director for Europe & IMO Affairs to lead its Brussels office. She will work with EU institutions and the IMO to support methanol's role in decarbonizing maritime transport and industry.
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CIMC Enric reported 2025 interim net profit of RMB560 million, up 15.6% YoY, with revenue at RMB12.61 billion. Clean energy revenue rose 22.2% to RMB9.63 billion, driven by strong orders and operational expansion.
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SAFc Connect is a new platform for buyers to review and contact suppliers for commercially available SAF certificates, while the SAFc Registry is an established database for issuing, transferring, and retiring these certificates. Both are affiliated with the Sustainable Aviation Buyers Alliance (SABA) and can operate independently or complementarily to facilitate SAF certificate transactions.
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Indonesia's B40 biodiesel program saved US$3.68 billion in foreign exchange in H1 2025, with 6.8 million kL realized against a 13.5 million kL target. The government plans a new biodiesel plant in Merauke, South Papua, targeted for operation by 2027.
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IAG selected 29 start-ups for its 2025 IAGi Accelerator, the largest cohort in the program's nine-year history. The companies will collaborate with IAG airlines on AI, automation, and sustainability solutions across Deploy and Discover tracks.
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APROBI participated in the 22nd Global Oleochem Summit in Nanning, China, from July 23–25, 2025. Vice Chairman Catra de Thouars presented on Indonesia's biofuel market, highlighting B40 policies, production growth, and emission reduction claims.
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Jet Zero announced a 10-hectare Pongamia trial plantation in Powlathanga, Central North Queensland, utilizing silvopasture agroforestry. The trial aims to demonstrate Pongamia's viability for biofuel production in semi-arid regions, supporting potential HEFA Sustainable Aviation Fuel projects.
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Jet Zero announced a 10-hectare Pongamia trial plantation in Powlathanga, Central North Queensland, combining silvopasture agroforestry with cattle grazing. The trial aims to demonstrate Pongamia's viability for HEFA Sustainable Aviation Fuel production in semi-arid regions, with support from BioEnergy Plantations Australia, ImpactAg, and Barrenjoey.
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Bioenergy Australia's new report argues Renewable Natural Gas is the most affordable pathway for hard-to-abate sectors to cut emissions and address looming gas shortfalls. It highlights Australia's potential to become an RNG powerhouse using agricultural waste, citing European examples and recommending policy measures to drive investment.
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APROBI held a seminar on July 17, 2025, positioning bioenergy as central to Indonesia's 2045 vision. The event discussed diplomatic strategies, B50 biodiesel implementation requiring five new plants, and infrastructure needs for the energy transition.
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Verso Energy and Pertamina NRE signed a Memorandum of Understanding on July 22, 2025, in Paris to develop synthetic fuel production plants. The agreement aims to accelerate clean energy and decarbonization solutions, with the signing ceremony held at the Indonesian Embassy in France.
