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Safran is Part of ReFuel EU Agreement on SAF

Our Bureau - : Oct 1, 2023 - : 8:40 am

After two years’ of negotiations, the European Parliament has adopted the “ReFuel EU Aviation” legislation that will define the framework for sustainable fuels and encourages their use in the civil aviation industry.

Safran was involved in the development of the project.

With “ReFuel EU,” fuel suppliers will now be required to provide a minimal amount of SAF in European airports. Not only does this enable the implementation of a coherent decarbonization strategy at the scale of the EU, it also prevents the risks of unfair competition by leveling the playing field for all European suppliers. The percentage to be incorporated will gradually increase every 5 years: at least 2% in 2025, 6% in 2030, to reach 70% by 2050.

“The adoption of this legislation marks the start of a new chapter in terms of public policies on sustainable fuels (SAF) in Europe and worldwide,” said Nicolas Jeuland, Group Emeritus Expert in sustainable fuels. “It results from the ambition to define a regulatory framework to encourage the production and use of SAF to replace kerosene in the long term. This essential element of the European Green Deal (“Fit for 55”) represents a step towards the overall target set by the European Union, i.e., a 55% reduction in net greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, compared with 1990.”

“True to its commitment, Safran is contributing its expertise and know-how to help achieve the objectives defined by “ReFuel EU,” said Julien Rossi, Head of Safran European Union Representation Office. “As well as participating in the initial project, the Group was asked in 2022 to head the “aviation” branch of the “Renewable and Low Carbon Fuels” alliance (RLCF). Launched by the European Commission, in response to a proposal from Safran in particular, this alliance plays a strategic role in the implementation of the “ReFuel EU” measures.”

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