A number of aviation stakeholders, including the international aircraft leasing company Avolon, Boeing, ORIX Aviation, SFS Ireland and SkyNRG are collaborating on a feasibility study into the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Ireland.
The study is being led by SkyNRG and SFS Ireland and is expected to be completed in 2023 with the goal of identifying market level opportunities in Ireland for an investable commercial-scale SAF production facility.
“The aviation industry will rely on a number of pathways to meet its net-zero 2050 targets and collaboration with global experts to help drive innovation in SAF is key to being successful,” said Philippe Lacamp, SkyNRG CEO. “We are proud to be working with Avolon, Boeing, ORIX Aviation and SFS Ireland on this feasibility study. Each new SAF research project brings us one step closer to identifying what production pathways and sustainable feedstocks are available and helping evaluate how best to assist the aviation industry in meeting mandated targets.”
Lacamp was joined by Boeing VP, Environmental Engagement and Business Development, Sheila Remes, who said: “We will need a massive increase in the amount of SAF if we are to reach our industry’s commitment to net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Scaling SAF is paramount. Ireland’s growth in renewable energy makes it a prime location for SAF production with zero climate impact.”
Similarly, Andy Cronin, Avolon CEO, added: “It’s imperative that the aviation sector delivers on its promise to invest in innovation to reduce its carbon footprint. We are delighted to be partnering with a team of global experts that have a shared ambition of being at the forefront of sustainable innovation that will reshape the future of aviation. The path to net zero requires a combination of new technology, aircraft and large-scale deployment of SAF, and this project will help deliver sustainable solutions to accelerate decarbonisation.”
