Ryanair and Enilive, have signed a LOI for the supply of 100,000 tons (33 million gallons) of SAF at selected Ryanair airports between 2025 and 2030 marking a step in Ryanair’s Pathway to Net Zero decarbonization by 2050.
Ryanair, Europe’s leading airline, and Enilive, a company wholly owned by Eni, have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for the long-term supply of Enilive’s sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at selected Ryanair airports across Italy. This collaboration marks a significant step in Ryanair’s Pathway to Net Zero by 2050 decarbonization strategy. The agreement with Enilive provides Ryanair access to up to 100,000 tons (33 million gallons) of SAF between 2025 and 2030.
SAF is a vital solution for contributing to the decarbonization of aviation in the coming decades. Currently, SAF constitutes only a small fraction of global fuel usage. Enilive processes waste feedstock, such as used cooking oil, animal fats, and agro-food industry residues, in its Italian biorefineries to produce Eni Biojet, a SAF containing 100% biogenic components. Eni Biojet is suitable for blending with conventional jet fuel by up to 50%.
Thomas Fowler, Director of Sustainability, Ryanair said, “Increasing the production of SAF is a key challenge that the industry faces over the coming years. Partnering with an industry leader like Eni will help Ryanair achieve our ambitious goal of using 12.5% SAF by 2030 and Net Zero emissions by 2050. Eni is a key supplier in our largest market, Italy, and their success in producing SAF will play a significant role as our Group grows to carry 300m passengers p.a. by 2034.”
The LOI between Ryanair and Enilive represents a strategic partnership that supports sustainable aviation practices and contributes to the industry’s broader decarbonization efforts. Ryanair Holdings plc is Europe’s largest low-cost airline group. It operates over 1,800 flights daily from 81 bases connecting 240 destinations in 40 countries. The airline group consists of Ryanair DAC, Ryanair UK, Buzz, and Malta Air.
Stefano Ballista, CEO, Enilive said, “We are glad to launch an agreement with such a relevant player as Ryanair right after European Union’s ReFuelEU regulations that aims to increase the adoption of SAFs by 2050. Enilive plans to boost its biorefining capacity to over 5 million tonnes/year by 2030 and it is focused in developing new projects to expand its biorefining capacity: biofuels can play a relevant role in decarbonizing mobility, including its hard-to-abate sectors such as aviation. The plants and the technologies we have developed over the last decade enable Enilive to produce the necessary amounts of SAF to meet the needs of companies as Ryanair and the requirements of the EU regulations.”
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Eni S.p.A. is an Italian multinational energy company operating in the oil, natural gas, electricity, and renewable energy sectors. Enilive, wholly owned by Eni, is a company specializing in biofuels and the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Enilive’s focus on biorefining capacity expansion aligns with the increasing demand for biofuels in various sectors. Eni’s commitment to sustainable practices encompasses its broader strategy to address climate change and promote a low-carbon future.
Question – How will the Ryanair-Enilive partnership impact Ryanair’s carbon footprint?
Answer – This agreement provides Ryanair access to enough SAF to reduce their emissions on 20,000 flights, contributing to their goal of 12.5% SAF usage by 2030.
Question – What makes Enilive’s SAF unique?
Answer – Eni Biojet is produced from waste feedstock, uses a 100% biogenic blend, and can be mixed with conventional jet fuel, making it readily scalable and accessible.
Question – How does this partnership align with broader sustainability efforts?
Answer – It supports the EU’s ReFuelEU regulations for increased SAF adoption and aligns with Eni’s biorefining capacity expansion plans, promoting biofuels as a key solution for decarbonizing aviation and other hard-to-abate sectors.
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