Emirates takes its SAF commitments to Asia
Emirates has begun using SAF on flights departing Singapore Changi Airport, marking the first time it has done so in Asia.
Since starting the agreement in “the last few weeks”,…
June 15, 2024
Emirates has begun using SAF on flights departing Singapore Changi Airport, marking the first time it has done so in Asia.
Since starting the agreement in “the last few weeks”, the airline has used about 3.3 million litres of the fuel as part of its agreement with sustainable fuel supplier Neste.
The SAF is produced from sustainably sourced and 100% renewable waste as well as residue raw materials, including used cooking oil and animal fat waste.
SAF used as part of this agreement can be safely used in existing Emirates aircraft and airport fuelling infrastructure, and in neat form reduces lifecycle carbon emissions (CO2) by up to 80%* compared to using conventional jet fuel.
The two companies are also well used to working with one another in supplying SAF, earlier this year the airline closely collaborated with Neste for the supply of 2.6 million litres of neat SAF in the fuelling systems of Amsterdam Schiphol airport.
Emirates deputy president and chief operations officer Adel Al Redha said: “Emirates’ investment into Neste-produced SAF in Singapore marks a first step forward in our SAF adoption in Asia, a region that is primed to become a leading supplier of SAF, which continues to be in short supply.
“While the activation of this agreement marks a milestone in our SAF journey in a new region, there’s still a lot of work to do.
“And as we procure SAF for the short term, we’ve got our sights set on longer-term agreements to help scale up a steady supply of SAF for our operations.”
Neste vice president renewable aviation business Alexander Kueper added: “We are excited Emirates has started using our Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel at Changi Airport as the next step in our cooperation.
“It makes Emirates the first international visiting carrier using SAF at the airport produced at our Singapore refinery and supplied into the airport via our integrated supply chain.
“We are looking forward to continuing working together on scaling up the supply of SAF for Emirates’ operations.’
