European airline easyJet signs MOU for long-term supply of sustainable aviation fuel

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European airline easyJet announced in late November that it and Braathens Renavia, in partnership with Mana Group and World Fuel Services, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the long-term supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for easyJet’s operations in Europe and the U.K.

The agreement supports the airline’s decarbonization strategy and is expected to give easyJet access to up to 150,000 tons of SAF (including up to 75,000 tons of eSAF) from 2030.

The airline said the MOU is an important step toward developing new innovative SAF technologies to help lower the emissions impact of the aviation industry.

The SAF supplied by Braathens Renavia and Mana Group is expected to be produced using gasification of biomass and solid waste, further enhanced with hydrogen generated from renewable energy sources.

This production method is expected to deliver carbon abatement exceeding 90 percent, supporting the airline industry’s commitment to substantial carbon reductions.

This production approach also underscores a commitment to a circular economy, harnessing solid waste and renewable energy for sustainable aviation solutions.

World Fuel Services intends to manage logistics, blending, storage and regulatory fulfillment for the EU and U.K. mandates.

World Fuel’s role in ensuring the seamless integration of SAF into easyJet’s supply chain represents the parties’ joint commitment to developing an efficient and compliant end-to-end SAF supply chain.

“We are committed to supporting the growth of the SAF industry and delighted to have the opportunity to invest in eSAF, which is expected to deliver as much as 90 percent lower emissions than conventional jet fuel in support of our decarbonization strategy,” said Raminder Shergill, easyJet’s director of tax and fuel strategy.

Per G. Braathen, founder of Braathens Renavia, added, “This agreement represents a pivotal step forward for Braathens Renavia and Mana Group in our shared mission to accelerate the availability of SAF at scale. We are proud to work with partners like easyJet and World Fuel.”

Duncan Storey, an executive with World Fuel Services, said, “Our collaboration with easyJet and Braathens Renavia underscores our commitment to increasing access to SAF in the aviation industry. By managing logistics and regulatory compliance, we ensure the seamless integration of SAF in the market, empower producers and connect sustainability-focused customers with innovative supply.”