Power2X and Advario are putting €1.5 billion into a Rotterdam plant for sustainable jet fuel. The move is a direct response to upcoming European legislation requiring airlines to use increasingly sustainable fuels starting in 2025. The project, which plays a crucial role in making the aviation sector more sustainable, is scheduled to be operational by 2030.
Epicenter of transformation
The future of aviation is becoming greener, and Rotterdam is at the epicenter of this transformation. With the investment, Power2X and Advario will build a state-of-the-art plant for sustainable aviation fuel in the coming years. This development fits seamlessly with new European regulations encouraging airlines to reduce their carbon footprint by switching to more sustainable fuel options.
This trend is not new; it is a continuation of the efforts of Rotterdam The Hague Airport and the Port of Rotterdam Authority working together to develop sustainable supply chains for fuels such as Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) and hydrogen. The collaboration underscores the region’s ambition to become a leading hub for sustainable aviation.
The route to sustainable aviation
The route to a sustainable aviation industry is promising but has challenges. Producing SAF and hydrogen requires advanced technology and a redesign of current supply chains. The new plant will focus on producing sustainable kerosene from biobased feedstock and is expected to play an important role in importing green hydrogen.
Wilma van Dijk, the general manager of Rotterdam The Hague Airport, emphasizes that sustainable aviation fuels can be easily blended into current aircraft, facilitating the transition to greener aviation. This shows that the technology for sustainable fuels is already far enough developed to allow direct application.
Connecting technology and collaboration
The project in Rotterdam is not only a technological advance but also an example of how new collaborations can be the key to success. The development of new supply chains for sustainable fuels requires unprecedented cooperation between different parties, from producers to consumers, and the integration of new technologies.
The Port of Rotterdam Authority and Rotterdam The Hague Airport are currently working on a study of projected volumes and associated supply chains up to 2050. They are also planning pilot cases as part of the DutcH₂ Aviation Hub hydrogen program. These initiatives are essential to determine the feasibility and scalability of using renewable fuels in aviation.
The Rotterdam plant is a step in the right direction, but a global effort will be needed to truly transform the aviation industry. European legislation coming into effect in 2025 is driving these changes, but international cooperation and policy harmonization will be crucial for a sustainable future of aviation.
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