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Join us this week on The SAF Podcast, as we dive deep into the logistics and distribution challenges of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) with C.R. Sincock from Avfuel, one of the largest global aviation fuel suppliers. As a leading distributor of SAF in business aviation, Avfuel offers unique insights into scaling SAF delivery across the United States. In this episode, Sincock shares with Oscar Henderson, Avfuel's strategic partnership with Neste, the world's largest SAF producer, and reveals their exciting new role as a launch customer for Valero Diamond Green in Florida. This expansion marks a significant step in addressing the East Coast's underserved SAF market. He discusses how this collaboration addresses logistical challenges in transporting SAF beyond coastal regions, opening pathways to major hubs and underserved markets.  The conversation covers crucial topics, such as the company's advanced book-and-claim system, designed to streamline SAF adoption by enabling customers to claim carbon reductions without physical fuel movement. They also discuss Avfuel Zero, a comprehensive sustainability consultancy helping aviation clients navigate offsets, emissions assessments, and compliance without requiring an in-house sustainability team. We explore the vital role of corporate responsibility in driving the adoption of SAF, especially among business and general aviation stakeholders. Discover how larg operators serving corporate clients are leading the charge, motivated by public scrutiny and the need to demonstrate proactive environmental stewardship.  For industry professionals interested in SAF distribution, supply chain optimization, and the complexities of SAF blending to meet ASTM specifications, this episode offers essential insights into the current state and future development of SAF infrastructure in North America and beyond. https://lnkd.in/e9DHRXkc

In this episode of the SAF Podcast, Oscar Henderson chats with Frank Schreurs, co-founder of GAFT - Sustainable Aviation Fuel Technology, about the innovative approaches his company is taking to revolutionize sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Joining us from his holiday in Sweden, Frank provides a detailed look into GAFT's mission and the challenges the aviation fuel industry faces. Frank's career spans over two decades in the energy sector, including significant experience in oil trading, M&A, and biodiesel production. GAFT, originally a CO2 utilization company, evolved into a pioneering firm addressing the critical issue of feedstock shortages for SAF production. Frank explains how GAFT utilizes second-generation sugars, crude glycerin, and advanced electrolysis processes to create local, sustainable feedstocks from CO2 and electricity turning them into valuable lipid feedstocks for HEFA SAF production. Frank explains GAFT's strategy to license their technology to Biofuel producers so they can upscale their crude glycerin bi-product, whilst also pursuing their own first of a kind facility to produce their lipid feedstock. With Europe importing a majority of its used cooking oil from Asia, Frank highlights the inherent issues of dependence on external sources and potential sustainability fraud. GAFT's innovative technology aims to mitigate these risks by producing feedstocks locally, ensuring a more stable and transparent supply chain and producing feedstock that can be put straight into existing refining infrastructure. Frank also shares insights into the investment landscape, acknowledging the hurdles but expressing optimism due to strategic interest from both financial and technology sectors. They have so far been backed by the EIC and are currently working on the series A which can find the FOAK facility and expand the team. This episode is a must-listen for those concerned about the Used Cooking Oil importation situation and this could provide another solution to scaling the HEFA pathway and de-coupling it from Asian feedstock importation. https://lnkd.in/eSSFQjrR

Unlocking Profitable Sustainability: Tune in to Episode 2 of the Green to Gold Podcast with special guest Stuart Kaplow as we dive into the lucrative world of green building upgrades and decarbonisation strategies. #Sustainability #BuildingUpgrades #GreenTech

Can niche businesses get a head start on complex sustainability regulations? PGS podcast Sustainability Unleashed gets ready to Unleash Sustainability in the Maritime Department. Sandy Spørck host of PGS' podcast Sustainability Unleashed chats with Lars Johan Mong, leader of the Fuel and Emission Efficiencies deep dive, to explore integrating ESG initiatives into complex maritime operations. This episode tackles: ⛽ Pioneering efforts to reduce energy consumption and adopt alternative fuels. 🗝 Strategies for tackling complex regulatory landscapes. Gain insights into PGS' journey towards net zero, including a 75% reduction in offshore CO2 emissions by 2050. Listen to this episode in the link below. https://ow.ly/y1SJ50Sffxr #energysecurity #energytransition #podcast #sustainbility

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Did you know that the Netherlands, along with its flag carrier KLM, is leading the way in sustainable aviation? 🌍✈️ We invited Koen Pouw, Sustainability Advisor at Rotterdam Airport, to reflect on the biggest sustainability challenges we face today and explore how airports can contribute to a greener future.♻️ Tune in to the latest episode to join the conversation and discover how the aviation sector is evolving toward a sustainable tomorrow. 🎧

Can niche businesses get a head start on complex sustainability regulations? PGS podcast Sustainability Unleashed gets ready to Unleash Sustainability in the Maritime Department. Sandy Spørck host of PGS' podcast Sustainability Unleashed chats with Lars Johan Mong, leader of the Fuel and Emission Efficiencies deep dive, to explore integrating ESG initiatives into complex maritime operations. This episode tackles: ⛽ Pioneering efforts to reduce energy consumption and adopt alternative fuels. 🗝 Strategies for tackling complex regulatory landscapes. Gain insights into PGS' journey towards net zero, including a 75% reduction in offshore CO2 emissions by 2050. Listen to this episode in the link below. https://ow.ly/PmVg50SbE34 #energysecurity #energytransition #podcast #sustainbility

Are you looking to gain valuable insights and practical tips on how you can enhance your sustainability efforts? Our recent FI Podcast delves into an engaging discussion on our ongoing sustainability initiatives at First Intuition. 🎧 🔗 Click the link in the comments to listen.

What if getting your tyres replaced on your car not only protected you on the road, but also helped save the planet? Currently 50 million end of life tyres are generated annually in the UK and 80% of them are exported to the EU to be burnt. What if a sustainable solution could help dispose of them but also not need for them to be exported overseas. This week Vianney Vales, CEO, Wastefront joins Oscar Henderson on The SAF Podcast as we uncover the revolutionary process of transforming end-of-life tires into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). We explore the dual-step process of converting waste tires into pyrolysis oil and then into SAF, delving into the significant environmental benefits and the advancements at their first industrial facility in Sunderland, UK. Embarking on the journey of developing large-scale industrial projects in the UK is no small feat and on that many companies are currently tackling. Vianney provides a comprehensive walkthrough of the essential stages, from securing permits to finalizing supply chains and preparing for construction. Highlighting the project in Sunderland, he discusses first why they chose Sunderland as their first site, the hurdles and triumphs of funding such innovative ventures in Europe compared to the US. The conversation underscores the importance of early-stage funding, revealing the strategic steps that helped Wastefront de-risk and validate their project, and the ongoing capital raise efforts to secure strategic partners for the next construction phase. Investment in pyrolysis projects presents a compelling proposition, offering both immediate profitability and long-term growth potential. Vianney outlines the strategies for attracting investors, balancing risk and reward, and the importance of clear communication. We delve into the challenges of creating scalable and profitable pyrolysis projects, the interplay between government mandates and private sector risk tolerance, and the UK's positive trajectory with its SAF mandate. Vianney also suggests locations they are looking at for their next facilities and we discuss why a well known city called Springfield could be an excellent candidate. Check out the full episode on all your usual podcasting sites or via the link below. https://lnkd.in/et8Ck237

The pricing of green products, like #SAF, is very much front of mind for industrials and partners. Having heard the excellent "Price of Everything" podcast tackle SAF pricing (hosted by David Elward at General Index) I shamelessly approached them to ask if we could add as a guest episode on the Decarb Connect series... have a listen and learn more about pricing Sustainable Aviation Fuel. Decarb Connect https://lnkd.in/eS7mf-8D