Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTHA) has signed a long-term agreement with Shell to blend sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on all aircraft fuelled at the Netherlands-based airport from 2024.
The airport has also set itself a minimum target of 8% blended SAF, an increase from the European blending mandate of 6%, in efforts to meet the goals of the Dutch aviation sector of 14% blended SAF by 2030.
“Sustainable fuel is essential for the future of aviation,” said Wilma van Dijk, CEO, RTHA. “This long-term agreement makes it possible for Shell to invest in production facilities while allowing airlines to gradually adapt to a new reality.”
“It’s fantastic to support Rotterdam The Hague Airport on decarbonising flights through the use of SAF,” added Jan Toschka, President, Shell Aviation. “It is particularly encouraging to see an airport committing to long-term SAF agreements, for volumes above the levels required under EU mandates. This type of ambition helps play an important role in providing strong, stable demand that is necessary for scaling up the supply and use of SAF.”
Image: Rotterdam The Hague Airport
