Neste and Vitol Aviation enable Heathrow to become first major UK airport to incorporate SAF
Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is to be incorporated into Heathrow’s main fuel supply ahead of the G7 Summit.
Vitol Aviation, a fuel supplier at Heathrow, is making Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel available before world leaders meet in the UK from 11 to 13 June.
Vitol Aviation also intends to deliver further supplies ahead of COP26 to enable attendees to also transit to Glasgow with lower emissions.
Vitol Aviation’s expertise in the specialist handling of jet fuel will be combined with Neste’s SAF production capabilities.
Neste MY SAF is produced 100% from renewable and sustainable waste and residue raw materials, such as used cooking oil and animal fat waste.
Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel, in its neat form and over the life cycle, reduces up to 80% of greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil jet fuel use.
The fuel, which is blended upstream of the airport, was incorporated into the airport's main fuel supply on 3 June and made available for use across Heathrow flights over the following days.
While the fuel supply may be small - equivalent to fuelling up to 10 short haul flights - it serves as proof of concept for more flights to be operated using SAF at the UK’s hub airport going forward.
Jonathan Wood, vice president Europe, Renewable Aviation at Neste, said: “We are continuously supporting the aviation industry in its efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. We are pleased Vitol is enabling Neste MY SAF to be used at Heathrow, one of the leading global hub airports. We are also proud to play a role in lower-emission travel to the G7 conference, where sustainability will be one of the key topics."
Leticia Hachuel, of Vitol Aviation, added: “Sustainability has always been important to us as a supplier, and to airlines and their passengers. We are delighted to be the first to deliver sustainable aviation fuel to Heathrow. Whilst this is proof of concept, it demonstrates how lower-emission options for flying are achievable. We are looking at how we can use our expertise to offer more sustainable options.”
Heathrow CEO John Holland-Kaye said: “We are delighted that Heathrow is the first UK major airport to successfully incorporate sustainable aviation fuels into its operation.
“As we get ready to welcome the world to the G7, we can demonstrate how this technology can significantly cut carbon from aviation, whilst protecting its benefits.”
Vitol Aviation, a fuel supplier at Heathrow, is making Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel available before world leaders meet in the UK from 11 to 13 June.
Vitol Aviation also intends to deliver further supplies ahead of COP26 to enable attendees to also transit to Glasgow with lower emissions.
Vitol Aviation’s expertise in the specialist handling of jet fuel will be combined with Neste’s SAF production capabilities.
Neste MY SAF is produced 100% from renewable and sustainable waste and residue raw materials, such as used cooking oil and animal fat waste.
Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel, in its neat form and over the life cycle, reduces up to 80% of greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil jet fuel use.
The fuel, which is blended upstream of the airport, was incorporated into the airport's main fuel supply on 3 June and made available for use across Heathrow flights over the following days.
While the fuel supply may be small - equivalent to fuelling up to 10 short haul flights - it serves as proof of concept for more flights to be operated using SAF at the UK’s hub airport going forward.
Jonathan Wood, vice president Europe, Renewable Aviation at Neste, said: “We are continuously supporting the aviation industry in its efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. We are pleased Vitol is enabling Neste MY SAF to be used at Heathrow, one of the leading global hub airports. We are also proud to play a role in lower-emission travel to the G7 conference, where sustainability will be one of the key topics."
Leticia Hachuel, of Vitol Aviation, added: “Sustainability has always been important to us as a supplier, and to airlines and their passengers. We are delighted to be the first to deliver sustainable aviation fuel to Heathrow. Whilst this is proof of concept, it demonstrates how lower-emission options for flying are achievable. We are looking at how we can use our expertise to offer more sustainable options.”
Heathrow CEO John Holland-Kaye said: “We are delighted that Heathrow is the first UK major airport to successfully incorporate sustainable aviation fuels into its operation.
“As we get ready to welcome the world to the G7, we can demonstrate how this technology can significantly cut carbon from aviation, whilst protecting its benefits.”
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