HIF Global, the world’s leading e-Fuels company, has announced an MoU with Airbus. The agreement aims to collaborate on the global development of e-Fuels for aviation. Signed at the Farnborough Air Show, the MoU focuses on reducing net CO2 emissions in aviation. This will be achieved through the use of e-Sustainable Aviation Fuel (e-SAF) produced via the methanol to jet fuel (MTJ) pathway.
Key Highlights of the HIF Global and Airbus Collaboration
- The MoU provides a framework for negotiation of definitive agreements in four key areas. These include technical, project development, commercial, and advocacy workstreams.
- e-SAF is a drop-in fuel that can be used in existing airplanes without engine modifications. This makes it a viable solution for decarbonizing the aviation industry.
- HIF Global is designing e-SAF production facilities based on methanol to jet fuel synthesis (MtJ pathway).
- In May 2023, HIF Global announced agreements with Johnson Matthey and Honeywell UOP. The agreements involve conducting preliminary engineering for its first Sustainable Aviation Fuel facility in the United States.
The Importance of Sustainable Aviation Fuels
The International Energy Agency projects that aviation activity will double from 2022 levels by 2030. This makes it crucial to supply and scale up sustainable fuels for the aviation industry. Clara Bowman, COO of HIF Global, emphasized the importance of collaboration between HIF and Airbus. The collaboration will accelerate the airline sector’s adoption of e-SAF and facilitate the industry’s transition to net zero emissions.
About e-Sustainable Aviation Fuel (e-SAF)
e-SAF is a type of Sustainable Aviation Fuel produced by combining recycled CO₂ and green hydrogen. The green hydrogen is generated using renewable electricity. This near carbon neutral fuel can be utilized in existing engines without any modifications. This makes it an attractive solution for decarbonizing the aviation sector.
About HIF Global
HIF Global is the world’s leading e-Fuels company, developing projects worldwide to convert renewable energy into e-Fuels. These near carbon neutral e-Fuels can be utilized in existing engines. The company is currently producing e-Fuels at its HIF Haru Oni e-Fuels facility in southern Chile. HIF Global is also developing commercial-scale e-Fuels facilities in Texas, Uruguay, Australia, and Chile.
For more information about HIF Global and its commitment to providing Highly Innovative Fuels, visit www.hifglobal.com.