World Fuel Services Provides Farnborough with Regular Supply of Sustainable Aviation Fuel
/World Fuel Services (World Fuel) continues expanding its global supply chain in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) by providing Farnborough Airport (EGLF) with a supply of SAF from Neste’s European refinery. Since 2015, World Fuel has delivered more than 22.1 million SAF gallons to business and commercial aviation customers. Deliveries will begin in July, marking World Fuel’s first transaction with Neste in Europe. Neste serves the aviation industry with a range of high-quality, sustainable jet fuel products to help its customers reduce emissions.
Located in Hampshire, England, Farnborough Airport will lease a World Fuel into-plane bowser, which the airport will use to transport fuel to fill requests for SAF at this location. Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel (produced from waste and residues), in its neat form and over the life cycle, reduces up to 80%* of greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil jet fuel use.
World Fuel is the first company to have blended SAF in the UK. In May 2019, World Fuel was the provider of SAF for the European Business Aviation demonstration that took place at Farnborough. World Fuel supported the event that showcased sustainable fuels’ capabilities by providing SAF to Farnborough,who fueled12 jets. Supporting SAF at Farnborough today represents World Fuel’s broader commitment to expanding the sustainable fuel supply chain.
As a member of the Coalition of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), World Fuel supports the business aviation industry’s goal to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2050. The company continues to invest in innovation that expands its sustainable and renewable fuel and energy offering to assist customers in reducing their emissions and make progress towards achieving their sustainability goals.