Biodiesel Magazine

SAF Magazine, the Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative and the Canadian Sustainable Aviation Fuels Initiative released the preliminary agenda for the 2026 North American SAF Conference & Expo, taking place Aug. 25-27 in Tacoma, Washington.

https://biodieselmagazine.com/articles/2026-north-american-saf-conference-expo-showcases-agenda-for-the-industrys-next-phase

XCF Global Inc. on June 24 provided an update on the advancement of its New Rise Renewables Reno facility as it progresses toward initial production during a period of heightened volatility across global fuel markets.

https://biodieselmagazine.com/articles/xcf-global-advances-toward-initial-renewable-diesel-production-with-planned-transition-to-saf

Have you checked out the agenda yet?

We're bringing the conference to the Pacific Northwest with an agenda built around the conversations shaping the future of sustainable aviation fuel. From commercialization and finance to policy, feedstocks and emerging technologies, there's something for every part of the SAF value chain.

View the preliminary agenda at https://saf.bbiconferences.com/ema/DisplayPage.aspx?pageId=Agenda1

Brazil-based Petrobras on June 17 announced is has completed the production and sale of its first batch of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) made from CORSIA-certified soybean oil. The soybean oil was sourced from Bunge.

https://biodieselmagazine.com/articles/petrobras-sells-first-batch-of-saf-made-using-bunges-corsia-certified-soybean-oil

NYK has commenced a one-year long-term trial involving the continuous use of 100% biofuel (B100) on an NYK-operated car carrier. The initiative is designed to evaluate the fuel’s effects on the vessel’s equipment and verify operational safety.

https://biodieselmagazine.com/articles/nyk-launches-long-term-trial-of-b100-on-car-carrier

EcoCeres announced the extension of its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supply agreement with British Airways until the end of 2030. The SAF is produced from 100% waste-based feedstocks, such as used cooking oil (UCO).

https://biodieselmagazine.com/articles/ecoceres-and-british-airways-extend-saf-supply-agreement-to-support-lower-carbon-aviation