Boeing will collaborate with Wagner Sustainable Fuels to increase the availability of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Australia.
The companies are collaborating in developing a SAF facility in Australia.
A BOEING COLLABORATION
The initiative follows the recommendations proposed by a joint study carried out by Boeing and the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO).
“Wagner’s sustainability goals align with Boeing’s work to advance aviation decarbonization and energy security through renewable energy including SAF, advanced technologies, operational efficiency, and fleet renewal,” said Kim Camrass, Australia, New Zealand & South Pacific sustainability lead, Boeing.
WAGNER FUELS AUSTRALIA
Wagner Sustainable Fuels is leading the development of Sustainable Aviation Fuels through the implementation of SAF blending facilities.
The firm also facilitates renewable diesel supply chains and SAF/RD production facilities from waste products.
This is in line with global demand and Australia’s need to reduce GHG emissions.
“In collaboration with Boeing, the Wellcamp blending facility will demonstrate the greenhouse gas emissions reduction benefits of SAF for our customers, provide a focus for federal and state policy makers and introduce the supply chain to this potential AUD$3bn + per year industry,” said Matt Doyle, CEO, Wagner Sustainable Fuels.
ALSO READ: SAF producer Neste launches new emissions reduction solution
SAF PRODUCTION IN AUSTRALIA
Wagner Sustainable Fuels has begun the design and construction of Australia’s SAF facility.
Wagner anticipates the new facility to consistently produce SAF by the end of 2024.
“We’re proud to contribute to the building blocks of a sovereign SAF production industry with this Australian-first facility and anticipate by the end of 2024, this facility will mark the start of the supply of SAF in Australia on a consistent basis,” Doyle added.
GROWING DEMAND FOR SAF
The collaboration aims to help meet Australia’s demand for cleaner aviation fuel.
SAFInvestor states that this demand is expected to increase by 75% over the next 25 years.
