Seventeen companies to receive a £63 million grant to expedite the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), creating approximately 1,400 employment opportunities in the UK.
In a significant move towards green aviation, the UK government has announced that 17 companies will share £63 million to accelerate sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production and support approximately 1,400 jobs in the UK. This funding comes via the Advanced Fuels Fund (AFF) as part of the UK government's drive to establish the country as a global leader in SAF and green aviation [1][3][4].
Two of the companies explicitly mentioned in the funding list are OXCCU Tech and LanzaJet. OXCCU Tech is developing a demonstration plant at Oxford Airport, while LanzaJet is set to build a commercial-scale plant in Teesside.
OXCCU Tech, led by CEO Andrew Symes, is working on the detailed design and construction of OX2, their demonstration plant, which is set to launch in 2026 [2]. On the other hand, LanzaJet, headed by CEO Jimmy Samartzis, is building a commercial-scale plant in Teesside, further contributing to the UK's green aviation goals.
The University of Sheffield's Energy Innovation Centre, under the leadership of Professor Mohamed Pourkashanian, is also actively involved in sustainable aviation fuel development. However, the specific details of their involvement in the AFF funding are not currently available [2].
Project Speedbird, developed by LanzaJet in partnership with British Airways, has been recognised by the Department for Transport [2]. The exact details of the other companies receiving funding and their locations are not specified in the available sources [1][3][4].
The UK government's commitment to sustainable aviation fuel production is a step towards reducing carbon emissions in the aviation sector and contributing to global efforts against climate change. As more details about the 17 funded companies emerge, we can expect to see further progress in this area.
[1] Government Press Release: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/17-companies-to-share-63-million-to-accelerate-sustainable-aviation-fuel-production [2] Advanced Fuels Fund Winners: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/advanced-fuels-fund-winners [3] Department for Transport Statement: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/sustainable-aviation-fuel-set-to-play-major-role-in-uk-transport-dec-carbon-emissions [4] UK Government's Green Aviation Strategy: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/green-aviation-strategy
Clean energy innovation, particularly in the technology sector, is notably present in the UK's green aviation drive, as evidenced by the development of OX2, a demonstration plant by OXCCU Tech, which leverages clean energy to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Furthermore, LanzaJet's commercial-scale SAF production plant in Teesside, a testament to UK's green aviation goals, also epitomizes the role of technology-driven innovation in clean energy production.
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