Gazprom Neft and Aeroflot will develop “green” aviation fuel

Gazprom Neft and Aeroflot agreed to unite efforts in creating Russian fuel that meets world environmental standards. The goal of the project is to ensure the transition of passenger aviation to more environmental grades of fuel, which has become one of the important sectoral trends in recent years. About this “Lente.ru” reported in the press service “Gazprom Neft”

It is planned to create the first domestic range of aviation fuel with a minimum carbon footer, which meets the requirements of the Corsia environmental program program implemented by the International Organization of ICAO Civil Aviation.

“in our country and around the world there are potentially high demand from the aviation industry to” green “fuel – taking into account the task of reduced carbon intensity of air transport. Technological and scientific competencies” Gazprom Neft “allow companies to actively engage in work on The creation of such a product, “said the chairman of the Board of Gazprom Neft, Prisoner, commented on the agreement.

“Signed Agreement with Gazprom Neft in the Development of Sustainable Fuel – an important step in increasing environmental efficiency,” Mikhail Poluboyarinov, general director of Aeroflot, noted.

It is expected to be the composition of the working group engaged in the creation of the new air equipment, manufacturers of aviation equipment, both Russian and foreign ones can enter. The main platform for research was chosen by the Technological Center for Industrial Innovation Gazprom Neft in St. Petersburg.

/Media reports.