Hamburg Leads 'Green Fuels' Consortium for Sustainable Aviation
Hamburg is poised to become a trailblazer in producing sustainable aviation fuels, dubbed 'Green Fuels'. A powerful consortium, 'Green Fuels Hamburg', comprising Uniper, Siemens Energy, Airbus, and Sasol EcoFT, is leading this initiative. The project, backed by the University of Hamburg, focuses on creating hydrogen-based aviation fuels.
The Hamburg Minister of Economics views this as an outstanding opportunity for the aviation hub to drive progress in sustainable aviation fuels. The consortium aims to produce CO2-neutral PtL kerosene, certified for use in aviation, by processing hydrogen into liquid fuel.
By 2026, the project plans to generate at least 10,000 tonnes of PtL kerosene annually for aviation, accounting for one fifth of Germany's 2026 PtL roadmap target. Hamburg's strategic location makes it an ideal site for establishing a European hydrogen economy.
The consortium's plan involves constructing a large-scale electrolysis plant in the Billbrook/Rothenburgsort industrial area. This plant will produce green hydrogen using offshore wind power. Hamburg's commitment to sustainability is further evident in projects like the Hydrogen Aviation Lab and the Sustainable Aero Lab startup program, both supported by the Hamburg Economic and Environmental Authority, Hamburg Airport, TUHH, and Minister of Economics Michael Westhagemann.
Hamburg's 'Green Fuels Hamburg' consortium is set to produce at least 10,000 tonnes of CO2-neutral PtL kerosene by 2026, contributing significantly to Germany's sustainable aviation fuel targets. The project, supported by local authorities and institutions, underscores Hamburg's commitment to leading the way in the European hydrogen economy.
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