UK Engineering Firm Wood Confirms Adnoc Refining's Capability for Lower Carbon Aviation Fuel Production
Key Ideas
  • Wood's confirmation of Adnoc Refining's capability for Lower Carbon Aviation Fuel production aligns with Corsia standards.
  • Lower Carbon Aviation Fuel (LCAF) differs from Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) by being fossil-based but meeting Corsia Sustainability Criteria.
  • Corsia emphasizes the importance of measures like carbon capture and low-carbon hydrogen use for achieving sustainability in aviation fuels.
  • The certification process for Corsia compliance of LCAF is awaited to formalize the alignment with international aviation standards.
UK engineering firm Wood has announced that Adnoc Refining has been confirmed as capable of producing Lower Carbon Aviation Fuel (LCAF). This development is significant as it opens the path for alignment with the International Civil Aviation Organization's (ICAO) Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (Corsia). Unlike Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) defined by Corsia as renewable or waste-derived, LCAF is a fossil-based aviation fuel but meets the Corsia Sustainability Criteria. Corsia stipulates that sustainability can be achieved through measures like carbon capture and the utilization of low-carbon hydrogen. The certification process for Corsia compliance is yet to be formalized, indicating that once completed, Adnoc Refining's production of LCAF will meet international aviation standards. This announcement showcases a step towards sustainability in aviation fuel production and highlights the ongoing efforts of companies to reduce carbon emissions within the industry.
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