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SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL (SAF)
OUR INVESTMENT PROJECT
SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL (SAF)
OUR WAY TO PRODUCE SAF
Alcohol-to-Jet (AtJ) process
There are various technologies for the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). We at Haltermann Carless have opted for the Alcohol-to-Jet (AtJ) process.
This is a proven and future-proof SAF technology that allows a high degree of flexibility in terms of raw materials (2G, waste and residues in accordance with EU RED II Annex IX).
In the Alcohol-to-Jet (AtJ) process, alcohol is produced from plant-based, predominantly sugar-containing waste materials.
This alcohol is then dehydrated and converted into kerosene using standard refinery processes.
You can find more information on the Alcohol-to-Jet (AtJ) process in our blog →
- PRODUCTION SITE
- SUSTAINABILITY ENGAGEMENT
- PIONEERING SPIRIT
In 2022, Haltermann Carless commissioned a hydrogenation plant at the Speyer site in Germany, an investment project for the manufacture of sustainable products and modern technologies. As a company, we see ourselves in an excellent position for the future and can provide our customers with high-quality, state-of-the-art raw materials as they move towards greater sustainability.
Speyer is an important production site for Haltermann Carless. Continuous development and investment has been an integral part of our history for over 50 years. With around 120 employees, we manufacture a broad portfolio that meets the highest quality and sustainability standards. To achieve this, we rely on modern technologies, improved products and sustainable solutions.
In addition to manufacturing sustainable products, we also implement our sustainability standards at the plant itself, for example with electricity that comes from certified renewable sources.
→ More information on the Haltermann Carless Speyer production site
Sustainability - a big word. So is implementation. To achieve this, we continuously take one step at a time and rely on our experience, our knowledge and our team spirit. Haltermann Carless has the best prerequisites for transforming the company's own sustainability strategy into success, including:
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Our decades of expertise in the production of biofuels.
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A broad and constantly growing product portfolio made from renewable raw materials.
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Our production sites in Harwich, Hamburg and Speyer with the best logistical connections to all transport infrastructures for fast, worldwide delivery.
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Our certified, modern research and development laboratories.
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Our modern production units such as the new hydrogenation unit.
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The introduction of a dedicated Corporate Development & Sustainability department with sustainability specialists.
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Our renewed EcoVadis Gold award as well as ISCC EU & ISCC PLUS certifications for our commitment to sustainability
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Our partnership-based customer relationships help us to offer individual and sustainable solutions.
Being a pioneer is in our genes - so is inventing fuel! So it is only natural that we at Haltermann Carless want to be at the forefront of the development of sustainable aviation fuels. We are convinced that we have the best prerequisites for this:
We have been fuel experts since the 19th century
With Carless' invention of "Petrol" in 1893, we look back on a very long history of expertise in the production of fuels.
Being a pioneer is in our corporate DNA
Our founding father Haltermann refined crude tar from the Hamburg gas works and eventually became a pioneer in the development of hydrocarbon specialties. At the same time, at the end of the 19th century, the company Carless, Capel & Leonard was the leading British source of highly refined fuel.
We have experience with "green"
Our knowledge and experience is reflected in our growing sustainable product portfolio - from biobased fuels to sustainable hydrocarbons and chemicals that offer our customers sustainable alternatives and lead to a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.
We are going the extra mile
We put our ideas into practice by investing in modern technologies and the latest equipment. Our new hydrogenation plant or supplying our production sites with electricity from renewable sources are just a few examples.
Sustainability is not a trend for us,
but a social responsibility and a corporate orientation - we have been following this path for a very long time. Back in the early 1990s, we were one of the first medium-sized chemical companies to introduce the principles and practices of the Responsible Care program. Since then, we have implemented sustainability step by step in all areas.
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INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL
- The aviation industry is responsible for 2 - 3 % of global CO2 emissions.
- The first test flight with SAF took place in 2008.
- SAF offers the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80 %.
- SAF leads to a significant reduction in soot particles compared to conventional kerosene.
- Scheduled flights using alternative aviation fuel are visible on an ICAO map in real time:
Flight Tracker - Live Flight Tracking - Plane Finder
- MARKET REQUIREMENTS
- EUROPEAN GREEN DEAL
The aviation industry has firmly anchored sustainable goals and the reduction of CO2 emissions in its objectives for many years in order to enable concepts for more climate protection. SAF is recognised as a solution that enables large greenhouse gas savings quickly.
Many solutions have already been implemented or are constantly being improved, such as lighter aircraft, turbine technology, kerosene-saving take-offs and landings or CO2-neutral airports. However, Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is currently the measure with the greatest potential for reducing Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions - and the one that can be implemented the fastest. Hydrogen or electric-powered aircraft are still visions of the future and cannot currently be used for commercial air traffic on medium and long-haul flights.
Advantages of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF):
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Designed as drop-in fuels, they are compatible with conventional kerosene, i.e. they can be mixed and interchanged.
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They meet the same high quality standards and comply with all safety requirements.
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They do not require any modifications to the aircraft, the turbines or the refueling system.
The European Green Deal is one of the most important regulatory initiatives to minimize greenhouse gases and combat climate change in the long term. Europe aims to achieve climate neutrality by 2050.
Important cornerstones for the topic of SAF are also the
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"Fit for 55" initiative: climate target plan for 2030. The catalog of measures in reformed and new directives and regulations aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the EU by 55% by 2030.
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Classification of raw materials for the production of SAF in accordance with the Renewable Energy Directive.
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ReFuelEU Aviation initiative: A series of initiatives aimed at increasing the supply and use of SAF. More information on the ReFuelEU initiative can be found here.
Further sustainability efforts
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Back in 2016, the member states of the UN aviation organization ICAO adopted a global CO2 compensation system - CORSIA (Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation) - for air traffic in Montreal.
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has also formulated ambitious sustainability targets for the aviation industry in its "Way Point 2050".
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The SAF issue is now not only being driven forward by politicians and industry. Passengers also support the efforts and are prepared to pay a higher price for flights with reduced emissions.
