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Sustainable Aviation Fuel

For flights that leave fewer traces.

Decarbonizing aviation is critical. OMV's sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is an immediately available solution that reduces the carbon footprint of aviation fuel over its lifecycle. With almost the same chemical characteristics as conventional kerosene, SAF is suitable for all aircraft engines and airport infrastructure.

Reducing the carbon footprint of air travel

SAF is a renewable alternative to conventional kerosene fuel that contributes to over 80% lower carbon emissions over its lifecycle. At OMV's Schwechat refinery, we produce SAF from used cooking oil, converting waste into a valuable product.

Unlike carbon offsetting, SAF tackles the problem at its source, directly reducing emissions within the aviation sector itself.

1. Plants grow and absorb CO2

2. Vegetable oil is used for cooking

3. Used cooking oil (UCO) is collected and taken to a pre-treatment facility

4. The UCO is sent to the refinery

5. The oil is hydrotreated and processed

6. What remains is sustainable fuel and water

7. The sustainable fuel is blended with kerosene and delivered to the airport, where it is loaded into planes’ tanks

8. Flying releases CO2 into the air… which is absorbed by plants as they grow

Tomorrow’s solution, today

In Europe, the RefuelEU legislation now requires 2% of aviation fuel to be SAF. The proportion will increase gradually, reaching 70% by 2050.

 
With the surge in demand already beginning, the need to increase production is acute. We aim to become a leading supplier of SAF, and we are on track with a robust project pipeline that positions us for a scale up. SAF will form a significant share of our 2030 target of 1.5mn metric tons of sustainable fuels and feedstock.

SAF Business Solutions

SAF Business Solutions is an innovative program that allows companies to reduce their scope 3 emissions from air travel and freight using SAF certificates.

Former tennis professional and Grand Slam winner Dominic Thiem uses SAF certificates to reduce the carbon footprint of his business air travel. His longstanding commitment to environmental protection makes him an ideal partner for OMV.