Partnership will study sustainable aviation fuel production in southwest France
Type of post: NEWS IN BRIEF.
ACD
(Aquitaine Chimie Durable), Aerospace
Valley consortium, Agri Sud Ouest
Innovation, CCI Pau Béarn, Chemparc, Euralis, Pau and Pays de l'Adour University,
Safran
Helicopter Engines, Teréga and Xylofutur will study the feasibility of
producing aviation biofuels in southwest France.
Press release: “Safran to study biofuels production
in southwest France”,
10/3/2020.
Figure 1. Partnership to study
sustainable aviation biofuels production in southwest France (extracted from
the press release, credits: Remy Bertrand)
A Letter Of Intent (LOI) has been signed in the
presence of the President of the Regional Council of Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Signatories
to the LOI will evaluate local capabilities and skills in the fields of
agriculture, chemicals and energy to produce and distribute sustainable
aviation biofuels. Airports, air bases and industry will benefit from the
proximity of a sustainable, certified and "drop in" (no engine
modification required) fuel source for local use. The Nouvelle-Aquitaine region
possesses excellent resources which can be used to develop this production.