NTPC Green in talks to supply sustainable aviation fuel to British Airways, Lufthansa, other global airlines
Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. NEW DELHI : NTPC Green Energy Ltd (NGEL) is in talks with global airlines including British Airways, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, and Virgin Atlantic, among others, to secure deals for supplying sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The cleaner aviation fuel will be supplied from NGEL's green hydrogen hub in Andhra Pradesh, which is yet to begin production, said a person familiar with the developments.
"NGEL has already started talks with several possible SAF offtakers. The talks are in an initial stage. The industry is waiting for standards for SAF in India and globally, which would help finalize these offtake agreements," this person added.
A Lufthansa spokesperson, in reply to a mailed Mint query, said: "While we cannot comment on any specific commercial discussions, I can confirm that Lufthansa Group is one of the largest purchasers of SAF in Europe, and we are always open to opportunities to increase the supply of this important resource." A Singapore Airlines spokesperson said the company does not comment on any "confidential discussions" that it may or may not be having. Queries sent to NTPC, British Airways, and Virgin Atlantic remained unanswered till press time. SAF refers to non-conventional aviation fuel produced through alternative feedstocks, including grains, alcohol, and residual food waste.
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