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Researchers developed an electrocatalytic process using RuPt/ACC catalyst to convert biomass-derived compounds into cycloalkanes under mild conditions, offering a renewable pathway for jet fuel production.

The paper reviews green hydrogen production technologies, examining barriers and opportunities for sustainable development, with focus on water electrolysis, biomass gasification, and thermochemical processes.

UK Transport Secretary launched revamped Jet Zero Taskforce to tackle aviation emissions. SAF Mandate signed into law requiring sustainable jet fuel increase from January 2025. Government invested £450,000 for international aviation decarbonization.

Appleyard Lees' fourth Inside Green Innovation report reveals record CCUS patent filings globally, with US maintaining dominance, South Korea surpassing Europe, and China expanding international presence.

HSBC Hong Kong has purchased 3,400 metric tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel from EcoCeres for Cathay Pacific flights, reducing lifecycle carbon emissions by 11,800 metric tonnes.

UK Transport Secretary Louise Haigh launched new Jet Zero Taskforce to tackle aviation emissions, with £450,000 investment in international aviation decarbonization and new SAF mandate requiring 22% sustainable jet fuel by 2040.

The paper reviews pathways for CO2 utilization in sustainable aviation fuel synthesis, focusing on catalytic processes and challenges in developing efficient catalysts for converting CO2 into aviation fuels.

Three UN organizations (ICAO, IMO, and UNECE) have joined forces at COP29 to reduce transport sector emissions and work on joint decarbonization strategies. The collaboration aims to transition to low/zero-carbon fuels technologies, with ICAO requiring USD 3.2 trillion investment by 2050 for clean energy transition, while IMO has already improved shipping energy efficiency by 20% through climate regulations.

Avaada Group has signed an MoU with Rajasthan government to develop a 1.2 GW pumped storage project in Sirohi district with an investment of INR 5,800 crore. The company has also previously announced INR 1 lakh crore investment for developing green ammonia, wind power, and solar power projects in the state.