in Poland, oil refiner Polski Koncern Naftowy ORLEN S.A (PKN ORLEN), and national air carrier Polskie Linie Lotnicze LOT (PLL LOT) have signed an agreement on cooperation in implementing pro-environmental solutions helping to meet the requirements of the EU’s Fit for 55 package.
Pursuant to the agreement signed between PKN ORLEN and PLL LOT, the partners will share their knowledge and experience in sustainable aviation fuels and jointly run projects to implement SAF in civil aviation, in line with the EU’s Fit for 55 package, and the Refuel EU Aviation initiative.
PKN ORLEN is currently installing an advanced biofuels unit at its Płock refinery. Once operational in 2025, it will have the capacity to produce 300,000 tonnes per annum of renewable fuels, equivalent to about 50 percent of the jet fuel produced annually by the ORLEN Group.
The aviation industry perfectly shows the scale of change that is taking place across the entire energy and fuel industry. That’s why we consistently invest and develop technologies that will enable us to offer advanced clean products to our customers while sharpening the competitive edge of the Group. According to our estimates, sustainable aviation fuels will account for 3 percent of global consumption in 2030. This is a huge development opportunity, which we want to capitalize on effectively in line with the ORLEN2030 strategy, said Daniel Obajtek, President of the Management Board of PKN ORLEN.
PLL LOT plans to use SAF as part of its Destination ECO strategy. Although regulations requiring the use of sustainable fuels in the EU are currently being discussed, LOT already wants to use SAF on all flights from the airports where the fuel will be supplied by PKN ORLEN.
Using SAF on short- and long-haul flights will significantly contribute to reducing carbon emissions.
Passengers’ trust in LOT is both an honour and a commitment. We care about the environment as well as the safety and comfort of travel. Sustainable fuel is one of the numerous initiatives PLL LOT is taking to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. I am thrilled to be able to pursue that goal in partnership with PKN ORLEN, a regional leader in biorefining, said Rafał Milczarski, President of the Management Board of Polskie Linie Lotnicze LOT.
