Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)

Hong Kong and Dongguan Sign MOU to Support EcoCeres Sustainable Aviation Fuel Hub in Dongguan

In May 2026, the Hong Kong SAR and Dongguan governments, working with EcoCeres, signed an MOU and investment letter of intent to develop a sustainable aviation fuel hub and complete SAF supply chain in Dongguan using waste-based feedstocks. The move does not itself create new legal obligations but materially expands regional SAF production capacity to support Hong Kong’s 2030 SAF use target, signalling that aviation and fuel supply chains in the Greater Bay Area should factor SAF availability and potential future blending rules into medium-term planning.

20 May 2026, 19:18news.gov.hkHong Kong SAR ChinaChina

EU MEPs Ask Commission to Ease Slot and ReFuelEU Aviation Rules Amid Fuel Shortage

Four EU MEPs have asked the European Commission whether it will temporarily relax airport slot allocation and ReFuelEU Aviation anti‑tankering rules in response to kerosene shortages linked to Middle East disruptions. While no obligations change yet, the question signals potential short‑term flexibility pressures on airlines’ slot usage and refuelling strategies, warranting close monitoring of the Commission’s reply and any follow‑up measures.

20 May 2026, 07:12europarl.europa.euEuropean Union

Minnesota HF 2438 Conference Report Proposes Expanded Sustainable Aviation Fuel Incentives

Minnesota legislators have released a conference report on HF 2438 that would substantially expand the state’s sustainable aviation fuel tax credit and create a sales-tax refund for constructing SAF production facilities, effective for fuel sold from mid-2025 through 2035 if enacted. These incentives would materially improve project economics for SAF producers and blenders in Minnesota, favouring lower-carbon pathways and potentially accelerating investment decisions on new or expanded SAF capacity.

20 May 2026, 05:58revisor.mn.govUnited States

European Parliament Holds Hearing on Book and Claim for Sustainable Aviation Fuels Under ReFuelEU Aviation

On 5 May 2026 the European Parliament’s Transport and Tourism Committee held a public hearing on how “book and claim” mechanisms could support implementation of the ReFuelEU Aviation sustainable aviation fuels framework. This non-binding discussion highlights growing political focus on making SAF deployment under ReFuelEU cost-effective and scalable, foreshadowing possible future adjustments to guidance, implementing measures, or market design for aviation fuels.

8 May 2026, 08:29europarl.europa.euEuropean Union

European Parliament Questions Commission on ReFuelEU Aviation Flexibility Amid Aviation Fuel Crisis

An MEP has formally asked the European Commission whether the ReFuelEU Aviation Regulation’s sustainable aviation fuel mandates should be flexibly applied or even reformed in light of current aviation fuel shortages and price spikes. While no change has been proposed yet, the question flags potential Commission scrutiny of SAF blending obligations and future contingency measures that could materially affect airlines’ fuel costs, route economics and compliance planning.

4 May 2026, 18:23europarl.europa.euEuropean Union

UK Pilot Facility Converts Non-Recyclable Waste Plastic to Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Clean Planet Technologies has opened a pilot facility in Kent that converts hard-to-recycle waste plastics into sustainable aviation fuel, supported by funding via the UK SAF Clearing House and aimed at progressing through the ASTM qualification pathway. This signals growing momentum behind plastic-to-fuel technologies as the UK pursues its SAF blending mandate, but large-scale deployment and regulatory approval will still depend on meeting strict aviation fuel and waste-handling standards.

3 May 2026, 14:45adsgroup.org.ukUnited Kingdom

European Commission Outlines Jet Fuel Contingency and AccelerateEU Transport Response

The European Commission used a 21 April 2026 speech to flag its AccelerateEU response to the Middle East-driven fuel crisis, including a new Fuel Observatory, potential jet-fuel stock obligations, guidance on aviation flexibilities, and the option to release emergency fuel stocks if real shortages arise. For transport operators and fuel suppliers this signals tighter EU-level monitoring of jet and other transport fuels, possible new reserve and reporting expectations, and faster structural pressure to invest in sustainable aviation fuels and electrification as part of long-term resilience planning.

25 Apr 2026, 10:50ec.europa.euEuropean Union

Greenhouse Gas Protocol Opens Actions And Market Instruments RFI For Corporate GHG Accounting

The Greenhouse Gas Protocol has launched a 60-day consultation on a proposed multi-statement reporting framework for corporate emissions, open until May 31, 2026. This shift toward market-based inventories and impact statements will fundamentally change how businesses account for low-carbon procurement and avoided-emissions investments in their climate disclosures.

2 Apr 2026, 17:38ghgprotocol.orgGlobal

Lithuania Environment Minister Order D1-24 Updates EU ETS Free Allocation and Aviation Rules

Lithuania has tightened EU ETS compliance by linking free emission allowances to energy efficiency audits and climate-neutrality planning as of February 2026. Industrial and aviation operators risk a 20% reduction in free allowances for non-compliance, necessitating the integration of energy management into core decarbonization strategies.

29 Mar 2026, 17:51e-tar.ltLithuania

EU Joint Communication Launches Pact for the Mediterranean: One Sea, One Pact, One Future

The EU has launched a strategic framework with Mediterranean partners to align regional standards on clean energy, circular economy, and climate resilience. This signals future regulatory convergence in sustainable fuels, carbon pricing, and waste management, impacting long-term planning for cross-border infrastructure and supply chains.

28 Mar 2026, 20:36eur-lex.europa.euEuropean Union

Netherlands Designates Two Strategic Projects Under EU Net-Zero Industry Act

The Netherlands has designated its first two Strategic Projects under the EU Net-Zero Industry Act, focusing on offshore wind foundations and synthetic fuel production. This move operationalizes fast-track permitting and financing support for critical clean-tech infrastructure, signaling a shift toward prioritized industrial-scale decarbonization and European supply chain autonomy.

28 Mar 2026, 09:33rijksoverheid.nlNetherlandsEuropean Union

Netherlands Parliament Publishes Regional Support Report for Proposed Rotterdam The Hague Airport Luchthavenbesluit

The Dutch Parliament has published a regional support report detailing the framework for the new Rotterdam The Hague Airport decision, emphasizing stricter noise limits and emission reductions. Aviation and logistics operators must prepare for significant operational constraints, including restricted night flight windows and a transition toward innovation-led growth powered by sustainable fuels and zero-emission aircraft.

27 Mar 2026, 18:38zoek.officielebekendmakingen.nlNetherlands

Netherlands Assesses Economic Impact of Preferred Rotterdam The Hague Airport Decision

The Dutch government published an economic assessment for the Rotterdam The Hague Airport development, proposing noise restrictions and SAF mandates that exceed EU standards. Operators face significant cost pressures from accelerated fleet renewal and requirements for 100% sustainable or zero-emission propulsion to access future growth capacity.

27 Mar 2026, 18:38zoek.officielebekendmakingen.nlNetherlands

Netherlands ILT Publishes HUF Assessment of Draft Rotterdam The Hague Airport Decree

The Dutch ILT has issued its enforceability assessment for the draft Rotterdam The Hague Airport Decree, signaling a transition toward more stringent environmental and operational oversight. Businesses should anticipate mandatory non-fossil propulsion for innovation-based flights and more rigorous noise reporting and land-use permitting requirements.

27 Mar 2026, 18:38zoek.officielebekendmakingen.nlNetherlands

UK ETS Authority Consults on Treatment of Sustainable Aviation Fuel

The UK ETS Authority is consulting on the future regulatory treatment of Sustainable Aviation Fuel including eligibility and emissions-rating models through June 2026. Proposed shifts from zero-rating to lifecycle emissions accounting will fundamentally alter carbon allowance obligations and long-term fuel procurement strategies for the aviation sector.

26 Mar 2026, 12:25gov.ukUnited Kingdom

UK Department for Transport Publishes Jet Zero Taskforce 2025 Annual Report

The UK government has released its first Jet Zero Taskforce annual report, confirming the implementation timeline for sustainable aviation fuel mandates and the revenue certainty mechanism through 2026. Companies must align long-term procurement and investment strategies with escalating blending targets while preparing for the integration of carbon removals and hydrogen into the regulatory landscape.

26 Mar 2026, 12:16gov.ukUnited Kingdom

European Commission Outlines Priorities For New European Aviation Strategy

The European Commission has outlined a new European Aviation Strategy prioritizing decarbonization through Sustainable Aviation Fuels and a review of the Emissions Trading System. This shift signals a tighter integration of climate targets with industrial competitiveness, requiring aviation and fuel sectors to engage with upcoming policy reviews and technology investment frameworks.

22 Mar 2026, 10:07ec.europa.euEuropean Union

Netherlands Opens Consultation on Draft Airport Decision for Rotterdam The Hague Airport

The Netherlands has proposed a new regulatory framework for Rotterdam The Hague Airport that caps flight volumes and mandates strict night-time closures starting in 2027. Operators must accelerate fleet modernization and transition to sustainable fuels or zero-emission propulsion to secure future growth capacity under these noise and emission-linked constraints.

21 Mar 2026, 19:10platformparticipatie.nlNetherlands

European Commission Report Outlines Scale-Up Path for Advanced Biofuels to 2030

The European Commission has released a roadmap for scaling advanced biofuel production from waste and residues to meet 2030 climate targets. Companies in transport and energy sectors must anticipate significant capital expenditure requirements and a shift toward technology-neutral mandates to secure feedstock supply.

20 Mar 2026, 06:30op.europa.euEuropean Union

Hawaii Senate Committees Schedule March 2026 Hearings on Energy, Renewable Fuel, Animal Control and E‑Mobility Bills

Hawaii Senate committees are reviewing legislative proposals to expand renewable fuel tax credits, increase energy taxes for EV infrastructure, and regulate electric micro-mobility devices. Businesses in the energy and transport sectors should prepare for potential shifts in tax incentives and new safety-related labeling and performance requirements for electric mobility products.

17 Mar 2026, 19:46capitol.hawaii.govUnited States