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Ghana Could Power Planes With Farm Waste by 2050
Innovation1d ago

Ghana Could Power Planes With Farm Waste by 2050

Ghana has the potential to turn agricultural leftovers into clean jet fuel, helping aviation reach net-zero emissions by 2050. A new international study shows the West African nation's crop residues and existing infrastructure could launch a sustainable aviation fuel industry.

AllAfrica - Headlines2 min read
Chile's Forest Waste Powers New Clean Aviation Fuel Plant
SolutionsFeb 13

Chile's Forest Waste Powers New Clean Aviation Fuel Plant

A Chilean forestry company is turning sawdust into jet fuel, partnering with local gas distributors and German engineers to create sustainable aviation fuel from forest waste and renewable hydrogen. The circular economy project could produce 300 tons of clean fuel annually starting in 2027.

Google News - Chile Renewable Energy3 min read
Korea Turns Landfill Gas Into 100kg Aviation Fuel Daily
SolutionsFeb 4

Korea Turns Landfill Gas Into 100kg Aviation Fuel Daily

A Korean research team has built a pilot plant that turns trash into jet fuel, producing 100 kilograms of sustainable aviation fuel every day from landfill gas. The breakthrough could help airlines slash carbon emissions while solving two problems at once: waste and pollution.

Phys.org - Technology3 min read
Boeing and Technion Partner on Clean Jet Fuel
InnovationFeb 4

Boeing and Technion Partner on Clean Jet Fuel

Aircraft giant Boeing is investing millions in a three-year partnership with Israel's top tech university to develop sustainable aviation fuel that could cut carbon emissions by up to 80%. The collaboration aims to make clean flying affordable and scalable for airlines worldwide.

Google News - Israel Technology2 min read
India Turns Kitchen Waste Into Jet Fuel to Cut Emissions
InnovationFeb 3

India Turns Kitchen Waste Into Jet Fuel to Cut Emissions

India just certified its first sustainable aviation fuel made from used cooking oil, turning everyday kitchen waste into clean jet fuel. The breakthrough could help aviation reach net zero emissions by 2050.

Google News - Emissions Reduction3 min read
Scientists Unlock Cleaner Way to Make Plant-Based Fuel
SolutionsFeb 3

Scientists Unlock Cleaner Way to Make Plant-Based Fuel

Researchers just solved a major puzzle in biofuel production, finding a gentler way to extract energy from plants that saves money and captures power previously lost. The breakthrough could make sustainable aviation fuel and biodiesel cheaper and more efficient.

Phys.org - Technology3 min read
Australia and Louisiana Partner on Clean Energy Future
SolutionsFeb 3

Australia and Louisiana Partner on Clean Energy Future

A major new partnership between Australia's advanced manufacturing hub and New Orleans will boost clean energy innovation across two continents. The three-year agreement targets breakthrough materials like carbon fiber and sustainable aviation fuel.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
Boeing and Israel's Technion Partner on Clean Aviation Fuel
SolutionsFeb 2

Boeing and Israel's Technion Partner on Clean Aviation Fuel

Boeing has teamed up with Israel's Technion Institute to develop sustainable aviation fuel that could cut carbon emissions by 80 percent. The groundbreaking collaboration aims to make clean jet fuel commercially viable using hydrogen and captured CO₂.

Google News - Israel Technology3 min read
Scientists Turn Factory Emissions Into Jet Fuel Ingredients
InnovationJan 29

Scientists Turn Factory Emissions Into Jet Fuel Ingredients

Australian researchers have developed a system that converts industrial carbon dioxide into building blocks for sustainable jet fuel, potentially helping solve aviation's toughest climate challenge. The technology works with impure exhaust gases and could be industry-ready within six years.

Google News - Emissions Reduction3 min read
RMIT Converts CO2 Into Jet Fuel Building Blocks
InnovationJan 29

RMIT Converts CO2 Into Jet Fuel Building Blocks

Australian researchers have created a system that turns industrial carbon emissions into chemical building blocks for jet fuel, using less energy than existing methods. The technology is already being tested with industry partners and could reach commercial use within six years.

Google News - Emissions Reduction3 min read
Texas Startup Makes Jet Fuel From Light and Waste Gas
VideosJan 21

Texas Startup Makes Jet Fuel From Light and Waste Gas

A Houston company just cracked the code on turning landfill gas into clean jet fuel using light instead of fire. Their first commercial plant in Uruguay will cut aviation emissions by 90% while making fuel cheaper than the fossil version.

CleanTechnica3 min read