Sasol's Ambitious Plan to Produce Green Jet Fuel in South Africa
Key Ideas
- Sasol aims to produce up to 650,000 tonnes of green jet fuel annually using hydrogen and recycled carbon at its synfuel refineries.
- The company plans to quickly start producing significant quantities of hydrogen-based Sustainable Aviation Fuel for the global market.
- Sasol signed a joint venture to develop new SAF fuels primarily from non-fossil feedstock, green hydrogen, and sustainable sources of CO2.
- The Hamburg Declaration on Green Aviation was signed to work towards defossilising air transport and developing Green Aviation Hubs.
Sasol, a South African energy company, is gearing up to tap into the increasing global demand for lower-emission jet fuels by producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The company plans to produce large volumes of green jet fuel at its synfuel refineries using renewable energy from solar and wind farms. With a focus on hydrogen-based SAF, Sasol aims to significantly reduce CO2 emissions in the aviation industry. The company has made strides in renewable energy projects and signed joint ventures to develop new SAF fuels from non-fossil feedstock. The Hamburg Declaration on Green Aviation underscores Sasol's commitment to collaborating for a greener aviation sector. While the initiative is praised for its environmental benefits, concerns about greenwashing and prolonging fossil fuel refineries remain. Sasol's transition towards green fuels is seen as a positive step, with a focus on balancing sustainability goals with the economic impact on jobs and existing production. The company's efforts align with global calls to reduce carbon emissions in the aviation industry and pave the way for a more sustainable future.
Topics
Aviation
Renewable Energy
Aviation Industry
Carbon Emissions
Green Technology
Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Synfuel Refineries
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