TOKYO -- A group of companies led by Nippon Paper Industries plans to produce bioethanol from wood for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Japan, which has lagged in developing alternatives to petroleum for powering planes.
Nippon Paper to lead bioethanol venture, aiming to start output in 2027
Wood-based aviation fuel could contribute to lower airplane emissions without affecting global food supplies. © Reuters
TOKYO -- A group of companies led by Nippon Paper Industries plans to produce bioethanol from wood for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Japan, which has lagged in developing alternatives to petroleum for powering planes.