SAF+ Consortium to supply Air France-KLM Group eSAF beginning in 2030

Photo: Air France-KLM Group

The Canadian eSAF company SAF+ Consortium announced July 19 that it signed a memorandum of understanding during the Paris Air Show with the Air France-KLM Group for the supply of eSAF.

The first deliveries of this fuel are scheduled for 2030.

SAF+ Consortium said the agreement confirms the expertise the company has developed at its Montreal plant since 2021.

“The announcement of this partnership strengthens our leadership and accelerates our international growth,” said Jean Paquin, president and CEO of SAF+ Consortium. “We are proud to be supporting the strategy of the Air France-KLM Group, which goes beyond the European mandate with the integration of eSAF. We are excited to participate in the development of the SAF industry in France as part of this agreement. eSAF meets the criteria of the roadmap set out by the French government, which aims to reach a production volume by 2030 that will meet the significant needs of the aviation sector.”

François-Philippe Champagne, Canada’s minister of innovation, science and industry, said, “Our government is making sure that Canada is a leader and strategic partner of choice in sustainable aviation. Thanks to the work of Canadian innovators like SAF+ Consortium, our vision is becoming a reality. That’s why we’re proud to see the company establish a new strategic partnership with the Air France-KLM Group that will not only accelerate the greening of the Canadian aerospace sector, but also support the transition to a carbon-neutral economy.”

Synthetic fuel contributes to the decarbonization and reduction of the aviation industry’s CO2 footprint by using available raw materials and renewable energies that comply with international and European regulations (CORSIA and RefuelEU).

SAF+ Consortium has a state-of-the-art pilot plant in Montreal where it has demonstrated its eSAF production expertise and capabilities.

The company is currently developing a commercial-scale project in Quebec while establishing international partnerships to meet growing demand.