August 31, 2026
BY Erin Krueger
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The European Union Aviation Safety Agency on Sept. 17 released its annual ReFuelEU Aviation technical report, which indicates sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) accounted for approximately 2.79% of EU aviation fuel use last year.
USGBC Regional Director for Taiwan Michael Lu attended the 10th New Energy International Forum, and the USGBC sponsored a keynote speaker to offer a global perspective on decarbonization, low-carbon fuel policies and biofuels.
The U.K. Department for Transport on Sept. 17 released preliminary 2026 data regarding the country’s SAF mandate, reporting that 292 million liters (77.14 million gallons) SAF was supplied to the U.K. aviation market from Jan. 1 through Aug. 15.
Green Fuel Forward, launched by GenZero and the World Economic Forum in May 2025 to scale demand for SAF, on Sept. 22 announced an expanded partnership structure and new members as it enters its next phase of market activation.
On Sept. 16, the USDA released the American Biofuels Trade Outlook, a plan that builds upon 2025’s record U.S. ethanol export performance, removes restrictions to American biofuels, and secures new market opportunities for U.S. farmers.