Category : Sustainable Aviation Fuel

India bio-economy updates from BioBiz Nitin Gadkari highlighted IOC's 88,000-tonne bio ATF plant and plans for bio ATF-powered aircraft in Nagpur. He emphasized making bio ATF cheaper than petroleum ATF and promoting ethanol vehicles at IOC’s 400 stations. Gadkari launched Bajaj's CNG scooter, announced rice straw-based CNG projects,...

India bio-economy updates from BioBiz India’s aviation sector will adopt 20% bio-aviation fuel in five years, derived from agricultural stubble. Bio-bitumen from crop stubble is being used in road construction. With 8.8 million tons of bitumen consumed annually, bio-bitumen offers a cost-effective sustainable solution. To know more Click

India bio-economy updates from BioBiz Thyssenkrupp Industries India is entering the SAF sector with a focus on sustainable fuel from biomass. SAF production will use agricultural waste and green hydrogen as feedstocks. The company plans to expand into ethanol, bio CNG, and biochemicals as part of its green...

India bio-economy updates from BioBiz India’s first commercial passenger flight using a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blend took off from Pune. The flight was operated by an Airbus 320 aircraft, traveling from Pune to Delhi. This marks a significant step in India's journey towards adopting eco-friendly aviation solutions....

India bio-economy updates from BioBiz India will need around 14 crore liters of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) per year to achieve a 1% blending target in jet fuel by 2025. A 5% SAF blending target would require approximately 70 crore liters annually. The Indian government is considering a...

India bio-economy updates from BioBiz Airbus is looking to partner with Indian companies to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), aiming to support the green fuel ecosystem in India. The Indian Civil Aviation Ministry is developing strategies for SAF adoption, with potential mandates starting at 1% blending by 2025,...

India bio-economy updates from BioBiz India plans to mandate the use of 1% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for airlines by 2025, as announced by the Oil Minister. This initiative is part of India's broader strategy to reduce carbon emissions and promote greener alternatives in the aviation sector. The...

India bio-economy updates from BioBiz Honeywell has expressed its readiness to collaborate with Indian refiners to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The focus is on developing and scaling the production of SAF to meet increasing demands for eco-friendly aviation solutions. Honeywell aims to bring its technological expertise to...

India bio-economy updates from BioBiz Tata's AirAsia India successfully operated the country’s first commercial flight using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) made in India. The landmark flight took place on May 19, 2023, with the aircraft flying from Pune to Delhi. The sustainable aviation fuel for this flight was...

India bio-economy updates from BioBiz Praj Industries inaugurated India’s first Alcohol-to-Jet (AtJ) Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) pilot plant. The plant will produce SAF from ethanol, utilizing advanced AtJ technology. This initiative aims to reduce carbon emissions and enhance India's green fuel production capabilities. Impact: It represents a major...