EUROPEAN plane maker Airbus has to be part of an alliance to explore commercial-scale production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in the Sultanate function of Sustainable Aviation in Oman, reports the oman Daily Observer.
SAF, among other types of zero-carbon synthetic fuels, are key to the decarbonization of the global aviation industry, a commitment that the Omani government, and the Civil Aviation Authority (C), have endorsed as well.
Late last month, OQ Alternative Energy unveiled the Oman Sustainable Cars and Aviation Refuelling Consortium (OSCAR) to ignite the growth of an eco-fuel hub in Oman. Other key partners, besides OQ AE and Airbus, are UAE-based business house Dutco, Sumitomo Corporation Middle East, and Automobili Lamborghini SpA.
At the heart of the initiative is a vision for establishing an integrated Power-to-X (P2X) project starting with an exploratory study, according to a high-level executive of Airbus.
Said Airbus new energy investment chief Julien Lehalle: 'Oman has an excellent potential for hybrid wind and solar power generation, green hydrogen and eFuels production. Meanwhile, it boasts world-class airlines Oman Air, SalamAir, as well as airports Oman, Airports Management Company, energy infra and industrial ports to reach exports markets in Europe & Asia-Pacific (APAC).'
According to Airbus, aircraft are capable of flying on a maximum 50 per cent blend of SAF and conventional fuel. However, by 2030, Airbus has pledged to ensure that its aircraft and helicopters will be capable of flying with up to 100 per cent SAF.
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SAF, among other types of zero-carbon synthetic fuels, are key to the decarbonization of the global aviation industry, a commitment that the Omani government, and the Civil Aviation Authority (C), have endorsed as well.
Late last month, OQ Alternative Energy unveiled the Oman Sustainable Cars and Aviation Refuelling Consortium (OSCAR) to ignite the growth of an eco-fuel hub in Oman. Other key partners, besides OQ AE and Airbus, are UAE-based business house Dutco, Sumitomo Corporation Middle East, and Automobili Lamborghini SpA.
At the heart of the initiative is a vision for establishing an integrated Power-to-X (P2X) project starting with an exploratory study, according to a high-level executive of Airbus.
Said Airbus new energy investment chief Julien Lehalle: 'Oman has an excellent potential for hybrid wind and solar power generation, green hydrogen and eFuels production. Meanwhile, it boasts world-class airlines Oman Air, SalamAir, as well as airports Oman, Airports Management Company, energy infra and industrial ports to reach exports markets in Europe & Asia-Pacific (APAC).'
According to Airbus, aircraft are capable of flying on a maximum 50 per cent blend of SAF and conventional fuel. However, by 2030, Airbus has pledged to ensure that its aircraft and helicopters will be capable of flying with up to 100 per cent SAF.
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