RE: In the Commons this morning2 Jul 2020 15:19
Be good to think these 2 are linked;
IAG Sustainable Aviation Fuels - Turning waste into fuel
IAG is part of a project with UK renewable fuels specialist Velocys to produce aviation fuel from household waste which will then be supplied to British Airways. Production should start in 2022, making it one of the first plants in the world dedicated to producing bio-based aviation fuel on a commercial scale. Ultimately, IAG hopes biofuels could provide up to 25% of its fuel by 2050. The fuel emits 60% less greenhouse gases and 90% fewer particulates than fossil fuels, and the planned plant will produce around 30,000 tonnes a year – delivering CO2 savings of some 60,000 tonnes annually.
Recent changes to the UK Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation, which sets targets for sustainable fuel use in transport, means the new fuel will qualify for government incentives to help develop the technology. The incentives will make it more price competitive with conventional fuels, helping make the business case for its adoption. The government has shown further support for the project by awarding Velocys a grant on the grounds of sustainable fuel’s potential to help meet the UK’s low-carbon vision.