Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is set to start flowing at Brisbane Airport, with Viva Energy Australia recently refurbishing a storage tank at its Pinkenba Terminal.
The ARENA-backed project will supply see Viva Energy supply SAF to aircraft at Brisbane Airport and trial a “book and claim” system, allowing airlines and corporate customers to purchase, track, and account for the emissions reductions associated with the SAF supplied to the airport.
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Viva Energy general manager of aviation Nick Adams said the project represented an important step in building the infrastructure and market framework needed to support aviation decarbonisation in Australia.
“SAF cannot reach scale in Australia unless the right infrastructure, systems and customer confidence are in place,” Adams said.
“This project puts those foundations on the ground at Brisbane Airport. It shows how SAF can move from supply chain ambition to real airport operations, with ISCC-recognised transparency for credible emissions claims.
“It is an important step towards a more reliable SAF market in Australia and potentially, over time, a domestic manufacturing industry that can support lower-emissions aviation.”
Brisbane Airport CEO Gert-Jan de Graaff said the new tank was another step towards making lower-carbon air travel part of everyday operations.
“Every litre of sustainable aviation fuel delivered through this dedicated infrastructure to Brisbane Airport helps move the aviation industry closer to its decarbonisation goals,” de Graaff said.
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“By working together across the supply chain, we can help make sustainable aviation fuel a more regular part of aircraft operations in Queensland while building momentum for a stronger sustainable aviation fuel industry in Australia.”
