XCF Global, Inc. (“XCF”) (Nasdaq: SAFX), a key player in decarbonizing the aviation industry through Sustainable Aviation Fuel (“SAF”), today announces that it has signed a binding term sheet with New Rise Australia Pty. Ltd. (“New Rise AU”) to accelerate the development of renewable fuel production facilities across Australia.
The binding term sheet grants New Rise AU an exclusive 15-year license to use the design, layout, and configuration of XCF’s New Rise Reno facility to build and operate at least three SAF facilities across Australia. XCF will receive a 12.5% equity stake, licensing fees, and one board seat in New Rise AU.
Australia is emerging as one of the world’s most promising markets for renewable fuel. A Deloitte report commissioned by the Clean Energy Finance Corporation highlights a AUD$36 billion opportunity to develop a world-leading low-carbon liquid fuels (LCLF) industry capable of cutting emissions by 230 million tons by 2050 and strengthening the country’s energy independence.
Australia imports ~80% of its liquid fuels, spending more than AUD$50 billion in 2023 alone, while exporting AUD$3.9 billion in potential LCLF feedstocks. With less than 50 days of fuel reserves currently held onshore, well below the International Energy Agency’s recommended 90 days, the country’s reliance on imports leaves it vulnerable to global disruptions.
Recognizing this imbalance, the Australian federal government has prioritized low-carbon liquid fuels under its Future Made in Australia initiative, providing access to the AUD$1.7 billion Future Made in Australia Innovation Fund to support the development of a LCLF industry, which includes SAF and renewable diesel.
With major airlines like Qantas and Virgin Australia targeting net-zero emissions by 2050, demand for locally produced SAF is expected to surge, creating strong momentum for investment and development across the region.
This milestone builds on XCF’s international expansion strategy, built on capital-efficient, regionally tailored partnerships that accelerate global SAF adoption. It follows the June 2025 Memorandum of Understanding entered into with Continual Renewable Ventures Pty. Ltd., which laid the foundation for today’s binding agreement.
Mihir Dange, Chief Executive Officer of XCF Global, commented:
“Our partnership with New Rise AU accelerates XCF’s global expansion strategy and underscores the scalability of our modular renewable fuel platform. Australia combines strong policy momentum, growing aviation demand, and abundant feedstock resources, creating an excellent environment to develop renewable fuel facilities. Through New Rise AU, we’re deploying our renewable fuel platform to a new market, enabling rapid growth and efficient capital use while helping drive Australia’s clean energy transition. This partnership showcases how XCF’s platform transforms opportunity into impact, opening new markets, fueling sustainable growth, and shaping the future of renewable energy.”
Renzo Petersen, Chief Executive Officer of New Rise AU, added:
“The launch of New Rise Australia represents true collaboration between XCF Global and Continual Renewables, a partnership built on a shared vision to accelerate the decarbonization of the aviation industry. Together, we intend to create a unified platform that brings together XCF’s modular site design with Continual Renewable’s local expertise to unlock opportunities within Australia’s unique energy landscape. This is not simply a design deployment; it’s the foundation for a long-term, self-sustaining renewable fuel industry that drives investment, creates jobs, and accelerates Australia’s transition to energy independence. Together, we’re demonstrating how collaboration can be transformed into capability, and how capability becomes the clean energy that fuels Australia’s future.”
Building on today’s milestone, the parties intend to execute a definitive licensing agreement within 60 days, following customary diligence and regulatory review. The definitive agreement will include detailed provisions for intellectual property, branding, governance, performance milestones, and long-term operational coordination.