We are pleased to welcome Boeing on board, says Geir Karlsen, CEO at Norwegian.
Norsk e-Fuel has entered into a partnership with Boeing to speed up the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in the Nordics and globally. Boeing’s investment supports one of Europe’s first industrial-scale Power-to-Liquids (PtL) facilities, aimed at reducing aviation carbon emissions towards 2050. “Our collaboration with Norsk e-Fuel underscores the importance of using fossil-free energy to accelerate SAF production,” says Steve Gillard, Boeing’s regional sustainability director for Europe, the Middle East, Türkiye, Africa, and Central Asia.
The production of jet fuel, known as electro-SAF or e-SAF, utilizes the PtL process where fossil-free power is used to produce green hydrogen, which is then combined with recycled CO₂ from biogenic sources. This fuel can reduce lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions from air travel by over 90% compared to traditional jet fuel. “Our goal is to make e-fuels competitive and eventually replace fossil fuels in critical infrastructures,” explained Lars Bjørn Larsen, CCO at Norsk e-Fuel.
This partnership between Norsk e-Fuel and Boeing is not only a step towards meeting the EU’s SAF targets but also strengthens energy security in the Nordics. It is also expected to influence policy decisions to ensure economic sustainability for the global SAF industry. “We are pleased to welcome Boeing on board. Their investment marks a significant milestone for Norsk e-Fuel and confirms the positive development we have had,” says Geir Karlsen, CEO at Norwegian.