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It encompasses the
existing jet fuel contract with Shell at Amsterdam which will now see Qatar
Airways using at least a 5 per cent SAF blend over the contract period for the
fiscal year 2023-2024. The Qatar Airways bilateral agreement with Shell is part
of a wider effort initiated by the oneworld alliance, which has a set
target of using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for 10% of combined fuel
volumes by 2030.
Qatar Airways is the
first carrier in the Middle East and Africa to procure a large SAF amount in
Europe beyond government SAF mandates. SAF offers significant potential for
decarbonisation as neat SAF can reduce full lifecycle emissions by up to 80%
compared to conventional jet fuel.[1] This means
that Qatar Airways will be reducing its emissions on flights from Amsterdam by
approximately 7,500 tonnes of CO2 for the fiscal year.
Qatar Airways Group
Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, said: “At Qatar Airways, we
are strongly committed to supporting the industry’s effort to ramp-up the use
of sustainable aviation fuel, as one of the key pillars to decarbonise the
aviation industry. Last year, we signed our first offtake agreement in the US,
and now we are placing a multi-million US dollar SAF deal in Amsterdam to
illustrate our SAF commitment and reiterate our calls for a more robust
SAF supply chain across our global network”.
“We remain steadfast
in our ambitious target of 10 per cent SAF use by 2030 and this
announcement, establishes another landmark for Qatar Airways that
underlines the positive outcome of the industry’s collaboration which is
critical to accelerating the SAF supply and achieving our target. SAF is still
3 to 5 times more expensive than fossil-based jet fuel. This is why it is
essential for all stakeholders to play their part in facilitating research
& development of SAF facilities, enhancing economies of scale, providing
financing and placing supportive policies”.
“Qatar Airways and Shell
have a history of collaboration, so it is fantastic to now work together on
decarbonisation as we supply them with SAF for the first time,” said Mr. Jan
Toschka, President of Shell Aviation. “SAF is a key lever for decarbonising
aviation, but scaling its supply and use requires concerted action from across
the aviation sector. Today’s agreement is a great example of the collaborative
actions that are required to help accelerate aviation’s progress towards net
zero.”
Passengers and
customers of Qatar Airways are able today to compensate for their flight
emissions through the purchase of high-quality carbon credits, credited under
International Civil Aviation Organization criteria, the UN's aviation body.
Qatar Airways currently invests in carbon credit projects that generate
renewable energy, which help in reducing carbon emissions. Qatar Airways is
also working on introducing a solution which will allow passengers and
customers to offset their emissions by contributing to the cost of SAF.
Image Credit: © Qatar
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