Farnborough Airport's Ground-Breaking Partnership for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Innovation
Key Ideas
  • Farnborough Airport has signed a deal with Hydrogen Refinery for a significant supply of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) produced locally from waste, aiming to offer a 20% blend across its entire supply by 2028.
  • Hydrogen Refinery's ground-breaking plasma electrolyser system can convert mixed waste, including airline passenger food waste, into carbon negative SAF, addressing the challenge of rising waste levels and contributing to sustainability.
  • The partnership between Farnborough Airport and Hydrogen Refinery not only supports the airport's ambition to be a Global Sustainability Showcase but also showcases the potential for advanced technologies to drive sustainable practices in the aviation industry.
  • Both CEOs expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration, highlighting the economic value, technological capabilities, and environmental benefits of the innovative SAF production process.
Farnborough Airport in the UK has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Hydrogen Refinery for the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from waste. The airport, already a major supplier of SAF to the business aviation community, aims to become the first airport in the world offering a 20% SAF blend across its entire supply by 2028. With SAF mandates in place, the lack of domestic production and investment in the UK poses a risk to meeting future demands. Hydrogen Refinery's innovative plasma electrolyser system can convert mixed waste, including airline passenger food waste, into carbon negative SAF. This process not only addresses the challenge of increasing waste levels but also contributes to sustainability efforts in the aviation sector. Both CEOs, Simon Geere of Farnborough Airport and Stephen Voller of Hydrogen Refinery, expressed excitement about the partnership. Geere emphasized the airport's commitment to advancing sustainable technologies and supporting domestic SAF refining, while Voller highlighted the environmental benefits of their technology. The collaboration is seen as a significant step towards achieving sustainability goals in aviation and promoting advanced fueling technologies. It also underlines the potential for partnerships between airports and innovative companies to drive local investment, technological development, and environmental stewardship.
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