Aviation Minister Mike Kane has announced the 17 UK companies that will benefit from a share of 63 million GBP to accelerate the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Announced at the University of Sheffield’s Energy Innovation Centre, the funding boost is planned to support roughly 1,400 jobs and help to secure Britain as a global leader in the green aviation market.
With the latest announcement, the Government has now provided 198 million GBP through the Advanced Fuels Fund (AFF) for the scaling of cleaner aviation technologies, aiding in the creation of a clean ecosystem and contributing to the Government’s Plan for Change.
The introduction of low carbon fuel production to the UK is predicted to add up to 5 billion GBP to the economy by 2050.
Aviation Minister, Mike Kane, said:This £63 million is lift off for Britain’s green aviation revolution. We’re not just backing brilliant British innovation, we’re creating thousands of high-skilled jobs and positioning the UK at the forefront of the global sustainable aviation market.
From the labs of Sheffield to the runways of the future – this is how we kickstart economic growth, secure energy independence and make Britain a clean energy superpower.
Companies set to receive funding from the AFF include OXCCU Tech, which is developing a demonstration plant at Oxford Airport as well as LanzaJet, which is set to build a commercial-scale plant in Teesside.
A full list of companies and associated projects can be found on the gov.uk website, here.
Professor Mohamed Pourkashanian, Managing Director of the University of Sheffield’s Energy Innovation Centre, who is leading the project, said:It is fantastic to see the University of Sheffield playing a leading role in the development of sustainable aviation fuel and supporting the aviation industry in its efforts to reduce its emissions. At Sheffield, we have some of the most advanced SAF research facilities in Europe and are excited to work with partners from the industry to help them test and develop new fuels and next generation clean energy technologies.
