Port of Townsville in Queensland, Australia, to explore SAF opportunities with Jet Zero
- Port of Townsville
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The Port of Townsville in Queensland, Australia, announced Nov. 13 that is has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Jet Zero to investigate storage and associated infrastructure needs to support the importing and exporting of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) products.
As part of the MOU, an investigation committee will be established with representatives from both organizations, who will meet to discuss and develop options.
The committee will also consider the feasibility of developing new biofuel storage and blending infrastructure on port land.
Drew Penny, the general manager of business development for the Port of Townsville, said the signing of the MOU was the first step of a valuable partnership.
“We’re excited to collaborate with innovative organizations like Jet Zero to identify opportunities and deliver tailored solutions that strengthen their import and export operations,” Penny said.
“As Jet Zero progresses their Townsville-based Project Ulysses, it was only a natural fit for both our organizations to work together to consider how SAF products can be imported and exported and stored,” Penny added.
“It also signifies an important step forward for the future of the SAF industry in Townsville and aligns with the port’s value to deliver sustainable prosperity,” he said.
Jet Zero’s Project Ulysses aims to produce both SAF and renewable diesel to meet growing the demand for biofuels within both the aviation and marine sectors.
“We are delighted to partner with the Port of Townsville to explore infrastructure solutions that will enable low-carbon liquid fuels to move efficiently through the region,” said Jet Zero CEO Ed Mason.
“This partnership highlights Townsville’s strategic importance in developing Australia’s sustainable-fuel supply chains,” he added.
As part of the MOU, both parties will work together to assess the required infrastructure, technical and economic feasibility, and potential pathways to development.
