Farnborough Airport in the UK has begun the process of transitioning all diesel powered cars on site to being fuelled with Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) to reduce net greenhouse gas emissions by up to 90%.

Farnborough introduced sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in July 2021 and this latest announcement marks a milestone in the airport’s work to support the decarbonisation of the wider aviation industry. The airport was also the first business aviation airport to be awarded carbon neutral status by ACI Europe and has over the past 10 years reduced its controllable emissions by more than 70%.

“The Farnborough Airport team recognises that climate change is a clear and pressing issue and is committed to minimising its environmental impact and improving environmental performance throughout its operations,” said CEO Simon Geere. “The introduction of HVO is another milestone in our sustainability programme and an integral part in delivering against the government’s targets for net-zero carbon emissions.”

HVO is supplied to the air transport hub by the WP Group and is a paraffinic diesel, which can directly replace standard diesel, with no retrofitting required to the respective vehicle. It is produced from 100% sustainable renewable feedstocks waste, including used cooking oil, plant food and animal waste, with each order accredited to the Renewable Fuels Assurance Scheme. Benefits of the fuel include increased storage life, reduced NOx and PM tailpipe emissions and it has a low freezing point.

WP Groups Commercial Manager, Mark Clouter commented, “It’s great to see Farnborough Airport switching to a renewable fuel. HVO offers an immediate way to reduce emissions, without incurring capital costs to change vehicles or equipment. WP is committed to our longstanding relationship with Farnborough Airport providing a secure supply of the latest products, technologies and fuel management supporting the Airport’s sustainability programme.”

 

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