Emirates joins UK low carbon investment initiative

In the UK, Emirates reported it has become the first international airline to join The Solent Cluster, a UK initiative focused on low carbon investments established to reduce CO2 emissions from industry, transport and households in the South Coast of England. The Solent Cluster is a cross-sector collaboration of international organizations, including manufacturers and engineering companies, regional businesses and industries, leading logistics and infrastructure operators and academic institutions. The Solent Cluster has the potential to create a SAF plant with an estimated fuel production capacity of 200,000 tons per year. If approved, the plant could start operating in 2032. Existing pipeline networks can supply the SAF from the plant to major airports served by Emirates such as Heathrow and Gatwick, the airline said. Tim Clark, President of Emirates Airline said: “The Cluster has strong potential to power clean energy innovation and production and is another step forward in our journey towards long-term SAF adoption within our network. Alongside our fellow members, we look forward to contributing towards these efforts, while also seeing The Solent Cluster’s positive impact to the local economy, Southeast region, and wider industries.”

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