EcoCeres secures SAF contract with British Airways

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Biofuel producer EcoCeres Inc. announced June 30 the signing of a multiyear agreement to supply British Airways with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

This strategic partnership is expected to help the U.K.’s flagship carrier reduce lifecycle-carbon emissions of approximately 400,000 metric tons compared with use of the same volume of conventional jet fuel.

This reduction is equivalent to the total emissions of flying approximately 240,000 economy-class passengers on return flights between London and New York.

As part of its sustainability roadmap, British Airways committed to powering 10 percent of its flights with SAF by 2030, a target set prior to the U.K. government SAF mandate.

EcoCeres will provide SAF produced from 100 percent waste-based biomass feedstock, such as used cooking oil (UCO).

This SAF has the potential to provide a lifecycle-carbon reduction of up to 80 percent compared to the traditional jet fuel it replaces.

“We are proud to partner with British Airways in this strategic agreement to jointly tackle greenhouse-gas emissions in aviation,” said EcoCeres CEO Matti Lievonen.

“Our commitment to sustainability is unwavering, and this partnership exemplifies our dedication to providing innovative fuel solutions that will help the aviation industry meet its environmental targets,” Lievonen said. “Together, we are contributing to the broader effort of reducing emissions in transportation.”

Carrie Harris, British Airways’ director of sustainability, added, “At British Airways, we see SAF as an important part of our BA Better World strategy. In 2024 alone, SAF accounted for 2.7 percent of British Airways’ total fuel use and is contributing to our achievement of a 13 percent reduction in our carbon intensity since 2019. That’s why this new agreement with EcoCeres is so exciting—it’s another important step forward on our journey to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.”

As EcoCeres continues to expand its production capabilities and partnerships, the company said it remains committed to innovation in the sustainable-fuel sector.

“This agreement with British Airways marks a significant milestone in EcoCeres’ journey to lead the way in SAF solutions,” EcoCeres stated.