easyJet and ATOBA Energy (ATOBA), in partnership with World Fuel Services, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop a long-term supply of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to support the airline’s Europe and UK operations. The agreement aims to enable pricing and supply management and leverage World Fuel’s jet fuel logistics, blending, storage, and distribution infrastructure.
The MoU falls in line with easyJet’s decarbonisation strategy, including initiatives such as a previous MoU with Braathens Renavia, Mana Group and World Fuel Services in November 2024 for SAF supply, and its entry into JetZero’s Airline Working Group to develop blended-wing aircraft.
“We are deeply committed to fostering the growth of the Sustainable Aviation Fuel industry and are thrilled to see ATOBA introduce their innovative approach to catalysing the development of the SAF market,” said Raminder Shergill, Director of Tax & Fuel Strategy at easyJet. “By addressing the long-term offtake challenges that have hindered investment in SAF projects, ATOBA’s approach paves the way for accelerated industry expansion, greater investment confidence, and credible pricing and supply security for easyJet.”
Currently, one of the biggest issues with the introduction of SAF in airline operations is the struggle to meet the increasing demand that has been accelerated due to new sustainability mandates. ATOBA uses a unique business model to counter SAF production problems, using upstream and downstream SAF offtake portfolio management.
Essentially, ATOBA avoids technological and pricing risks by offtaking from diversified producers, facilitating long-term offtake agreements with airlines, jet-fuel distributors, SAF producers, and financial institutions.
“We are proud to partner with easyJet and World Fuel, two aviation industry leaders taking bold and proactive steps to accelerate aviation’s transition to Sustainable Aviation Fuels,” commented Arnaud Namer, co-founder and CEO of ATOBA Energy. “With their expertise in highly efficient operational cost management, they are setting a strong precedent for the industry. We are excited to support their transition through our SAF aggregation services, providing airlines with long-term competitive advantages as they shift toward more sustainable fuels.”
World Fuel’s role will be to manage the logistics, blending, storage, and regulatory fulfilment for the EU and UK mandates to integrate SAF into easyJet’s supply chain with limited hinderance.
“Our collaboration with easyJet and ATOBA underscores our commitment to expanding global access to sustainable aviation fuel,” said World Fuel’s Senior Vice President (EMEA), Duncan Storey. “By managing logistics and regulatory compliance, we work to ensure the seamless integration of sustainable aviation fuel in the market, empower producers and connect sustainability-focused customers with innovative supply.”
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