they call it biojet and is a biofuel created from waste and vegetable oils recycled. From today, Iberia and Cepsa will do it on a large scale after signing an agreement for its production.
With this biofuel they claim to emit 80% less CO2 into the atmosphere compared to the gases expelled with the use of kerosene. “For the decarbonisation of air transport it is essential the development and distribution of sustainably sourced fuels at affordable prices and in the necessary quantity”, affirms the chairman and CEO of Iberia, Javier Sanchez-Prieto.
An idea in which the CEO of Cepsa agrees, Maarten Wetselaar: “This alliance is a commitment to sustainability and with the firm determination to support our customers providing them with viable solutions that accelerate their energy transition”.
A necessary step in the sector, according to experts. “As a company, what I cannot afford is to continue issuing as before and at the price that exists, so measures must be taken,” he explains. Jose Luis de la Cruz of the Alternatives Foundation.
Experts predict that, in the long term, the research will also make hydrogen and the electrification of aircraft possible. “It is one more step towards sustainable aviation”, predicts the CEO of Iberia Express, Carlos Gómez.
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