Paris-Le Bourget Airport is the first location in France where World Fuel delivered Neste’s sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) as the authorized branded distributor.
World Fuel Services (World Fuel) announced the opening of their first distribution centre, for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) ‘Neste’s Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel, at the Paris-Le Bourget Airport, France. This establishes World Fuel as an ‘authorised branded distributor’ of Neste’s SAF.
Having delivered more than 27 million gallons of SAF since 2015 to business and commercial aviation customers worldwide, this branded distributorship is one more step towards increasing its reach in cleaner fuel delivery in Europe. With their presence already established in UK, Germany and France, World Fuel continues to advance the objective of achieving the net zero tag.
World Fuel remains committed towards developing innovative sustainability solutions for the aviation industry by supplying lower-emission fuels.
Duncan Storey, vice president, supply aviation Europe, World Fuel Services said, “World Fuel is committed to the industry’s goal of reducing carbon emissions by 50%. Working together with Neste to expand the global supply chain of SAF furthers that commitment. We will continue to invest in creating innovative solutions and expanding renewable and lower-emission fuels and energy offerings.”
Sébastien Couturier, managing director, Paris-Le Bourget Airport within Groupe ADP said, “As a European airport leader for business aviation, Paris-Le Bourget airport has always been a pioneer in the aviation world; through this enthusiastic initiative led by World Fuel with Neste, we stay at the forefront of innovation and decarbonisation. This new service will allow us to complete the biofuel offer available on our platform, putting us in a unique position in Europe. This is an excellent signal, which attests to the transition underway in business aviation.”
Jonathan Wood, Vice President Europe, Renewable Aviation, Neste, said, “SAF is a key element in achieving the aviation industry’s emission reduction goals. Neste is leading the transformation to SAF and increasing its global SAF production capacity to 1.5 million tons per annum in 2023. Partnering with World Fuel at Paris-Le Bourget Airport underlines our commitment to business aviation and supports the French government’s ambitions for a more sustainable aviation industry.”
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Neste is the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel and developing chemical recycling to combat the plastic waste challenge. Neste My Sustainable Aviation Fuel is a today solution, reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by up to 80%* over the fuel’s life cycle compared to fossil jet fuel. It is produced from 100% renewable waste and residue raw materials, such as used cooking oil and animal fat waste, said a company Press Release.
