Qatar Airways has entered into a partnership with Shell to procure 3,000 metric tonnes of neat Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) at Amsterdam Schiphol airport. Under the agreement, Qatar Airways will blend at least 5% SAF into its jet fuel supply for the fiscal year 2023-2024, in line with the oneworld alliance’s target of using SAF for 10% of combined fuel volumes by 2030.
This collaboration marks a significant milestone for Qatar Airways as the first carrier in the Middle East and Africa to procure a substantial amount of SAF in Europe beyond government mandates. Neat SAF has the potential to reduce full lifecycle emissions by up to 80% compared to conventional jet fuel, which translates to approximately 7,500 tonnes of CO2 reduction for Qatar Airways flights from Amsterdam during the fiscal year.