Articles tagged with "sustainable-aviation-fuel"
Airlines, e-SAF Producers, and NGOs Get Behind e-SAF - CleanTechnica
The article from CleanTechnica highlights the growing support among airlines, e-Sustainable Aviation Fuel (e-SAF) producers, and NGOs for e-SAF as a critical component in advancing European competitiveness, autonomy, and the clean technology sector. e-SAF offers a significant environmental benefit, with the potential to reduce CO₂ emissions by over 90% compared to conventional fossil jet fuels. Europe is positioned to lead in this area, with 41 announced e-SAF projects that represent a unique opportunity to merge climate goals with industrial innovation and strategic independence. To capitalize on this potential, the article emphasizes the need for the European Union to leverage the Sustainable Transport Investment Plan (STIP) to accelerate e-SAF deployment. Key recommendations include prioritizing e-SAF through a dedicated EU strategy with targeted financial support, maintaining the ReFuelEU regulation’s e-SAF sub-target and associated penalties, and ensuring fair market access and competition. Additionally, the creation of a market intermediary funded by aviation ETS revenues is proposed
energysustainable-aviation-fuele-SAFclean-technologycarbon-emissions-reductionEuropean-Union-energy-policyrenewable-energySupersonic travel is back: New Concorde to fly from US by 2026
The iconic Concorde supersonic airliner is set to make a commercial comeback by 2026, following the U.S. government's lifting of a longstanding ban on supersonic flights over land. Signed into law by President Donald Trump in June 2025, this legislative change aims to reestablish the U.S. as a leader in high-speed aviation. The new Concorde, developed by Fly-Concorde Limited, will feature modern engineering advancements, including a 50% lighter airframe made from advanced composite materials, the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to reduce emissions by 80%, and the ability to fly at 60,000 feet—higher than conventional jets. This updated design promises quieter, safer, and more efficient supersonic travel, potentially cutting the New York to London flight time from over six hours to just two. The original Concorde, a product of a 1962 treaty between France and the UK, was an engineering marvel capable of flying at
energysustainable-aviation-fuelcomposite-materialssupersonic-travelaerospace-engineeringemissions-reductionadvanced-materialsIn West Texas, E-Fuels Are Coming For Your Fossil Fuels
The article discusses Project Roadrunner, a pioneering e-fuels facility being developed by US-based Infinium in Reeves County, West Texas. The project aims to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and other low-carbon e-fuels by combining green hydrogen—generated via electrolysis powered by renewable wind and solar energy—with captured carbon dioxide from local industrial emissions. Texas is an ideal location for this initiative due to its dual role as a major oil and gas producer and a leading renewable energy hub, providing both the necessary carbon capture infrastructure and abundant renewable power. Project Roadrunner is expected to produce around 23,000 tonnes (7.6 million gallons) of eSAF annually. Financial backing for the project has been substantial, with the Breakthrough Energy Catalyst Fund investing $200 million and allocating an additional $850 million for e-fuel distribution. Recently, HSBC, a UK-based global financial firm, extended significant project-based credit support, signaling its commitment to decarbonization despite shifts in US federal
energyrenewable-energye-fuelsgreen-hydrogensustainable-aviation-fuelcarbon-captureProject-RoadrunnerOpen Letter: E-SAF Tender Funded By National Governments To Unlock The First Projects In Europe - CleanTechnica
The article discusses a coordinated open letter from over 40 leading companies across the aviation and energy sectors urging European national governments to fund a pilot auction for e-SAF (electrofuels sustainable aviation fuel) through a double-sided auction mechanism. E-SAF, which can reduce CO₂ emissions by more than 90% compared to conventional fossil jet fuel, is recognized as the most sustainable aviation fuel and has the potential for large-scale production. Despite favorable conditions, e-SAF projects in Europe face significant barriers, including high energy costs, infrastructure limitations, and challenges in sourcing CO₂. The letter, coordinated by Project SkyPower, calls for a joint commitment from EU national governments to finance this pilot tender to help overcome these hurdles and accelerate the development and scaling of e-SAF across Europe. The proposed double-sided auction mechanism aims to create a market framework that supports both supply and demand, thereby unlocking the first e-SAF projects and fostering a sustainable aviation fuel industry on the continent.
energysustainable-aviation-fuele-SAFclean-energyCO2-emissions-reductionrenewable-energyaviation-fuel-innovationEurope Risks Losing Its Early E-Fuels Lead for Aviation, Study Warns - CleanTechnica
A new study by Transport & Environment (T&E) highlights Europe’s potential to lead in the production of e-kerosene (also known as e-SAF), a scalable sustainable aviation fuel capable of reducing CO₂ emissions by over 90% compared to fossil kerosene. Europe currently hosts more than half of the world’s announced e-kerosene production capacity, with around 40 large-scale projects planned that could produce nearly 3 million tonnes annually—about 5% of Europe’s aviation fuel needs. This early lead has been driven by the EU’s ReFuelEU law, which sets targets for sustainable aviation fuel use. However, despite these announcements, none of the large-scale plants are under construction, only four projects are at an advanced stage, and none have reached final investment decisions (FID). The slow progress is largely due to financing challenges and the notable absence of traditional fuel suppliers from the market. The study warns that without increased investment and a stable legal framework, Europe risks
energysustainable-aviation-fuele-fuelse-keroseneaviation-decarbonizationrenewable-energyEU-energy-policyUnlocking e-SAF’s Potential for the EU Competitiveness & Energy Independence - CleanTechnica
The article highlights the European Union’s Sustainable Transport Investment Plan (STIP) as a critical opportunity to unlock the potential of e-SAF (electro-sustainable aviation fuel), which is considered the greenest and most scalable sustainable aviation fuel. E-SAF, or e-kerosene, has the capacity to reduce aviation CO₂ emissions by over 90%, making it a vital solution for long-term decarbonization of the aviation sector. Despite supportive regulatory frameworks like the Fit for 55 package and ReFuelEU Aviation, e-SAF projects in the EU have struggled to reach final investment decisions due to high costs, lack of long-term purchase agreements, and market uncertainties. To address these challenges, the article proposes that the STIP should prioritize e-SAF by implementing mechanisms such as a European Hydrogen Clearing House (EHCH). This clearing house would facilitate double-sided auctions to match fuel producers with buyers, ensuring price stability and aggregated demand. Such a system would de-risk investments in e-SAF production through long-term contracts and contracts for differences, fostering scale-up while aligning with the EU’s goals for industrial competitiveness, energy independence, and job creation. Ultimately, prioritizing e-SAF under the STIP is framed not only as an environmental necessity but also as a strategic move to position Europe as a global leader in sustainable aviation fuels and clean energy innovation.
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energyclean-energyelectric-vehiclescarbon-capturebattery-storageInflation-Reduction-Actsustainable-aviation-fuelU.S. Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production Takes Off As New Capacity Comes Online
energysustainable-aviation-fuelbiofuelsrenewable-energyU.S.-energy-policyclean-technologyalternative-fuelsSAF Takes Off & Ticket Prices Follow: The Real Cost Of Greener Air Travel
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