Aviation could be major source of demand
EU targets on SAF will require significant volumes of hydrogen
Europe’s aviation sector could prove to be a major source of hydrogen demand in the coming decades. In 2021, the European Commission proposed a blending mandate of 63pc sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in the fuel used in EU airports by 2050. It also proposed a sub-target of 28pc of synthetic fuels by 2050. In July this year, the European Parliament proposed a stronger target—85pc SAF by 2050, including 50pc from synthetic fuels. The parliament also widened the definition of synthetic fuels to include those derived from electricity and green hydrogen. It had been hoped that negotiations on the targets would finalise before the end of the year, says Tom Berg, policy and sustainability manager
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