Moeve and Zaffra Collaborate to Drive European Aviation Fuel Decarbonization
Key Ideas
- Moeve (formerly Cepsa) and Zaffra sign a MoU to advance European aviation fuel decarbonization.
- The collaboration aims to develop e-SAF facilities in Southern Spain, leveraging Moeve's green hydrogen project.
- The goal is to meet ReFuelEU Aviation targets for sustainable aviation fuels by 2030, supporting the Fit for 55 package.
- Regulations like these are crucial for stimulating investment in sustainable aviation and achieving climate neutrality by 2050.
Moeve, formerly known as Cepsa, and Zaffra, a joint venture between Sasol and Topsoe, have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to drive European aviation fuel decarbonization. This collaboration brings together Moeve's expertise as a leading supplier of jet fuel, including sustainable aviation fuels, with Zaffra's technology and asset development capabilities. The partners will work together to assess the feasibility of establishing e-SAF facilities in Southern Spain, where Moeve is actively involved in the Andalusian Green Hydrogen Valley project.
The main objective of this collaboration is to align with the ReFuelEU Aviation targets, which require a significant percentage of aviation fuel at EU airports to be sustainable aviation fuels by 2030, with a proportion of synthetic fuels like e-SAF. These targets are part of the broader Fit for 55 package, aimed at reducing net greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030 and achieving climate neutrality by 2050.
The regulatory framework provided by initiatives like ReFuelEU Aviation and Fit for 55 plays a crucial role in encouraging investments in sustainable aviation production and infrastructure. By working towards these targets, Moeve and Zaffra are contributing to the sustainability of aviation and supporting Europe's commitment to combat climate change effectively.