North Sea Ports sustainable aviation fuel focus

Under the agreement, Petrom, the Brazilian petrochemical group, will supply Terra Mater with the necessary bio-based raw materials to produce SAF for five years.

“With our technology, we contribute to the goal of making aviation emission-free by 2050. Achieving this requires a massive leap in the production of sustainable aviation fuels,” said Kapil Shyam Lokare, CEO and co-founder of Terra Mater.

Fuel manufacture

Terra Mater will utilise its proprietary 2X alcohol-to-jet technology, developed in Ghent, to develop SAF and other sustainable fuels during the venture.

The three parties signed an agreement in São Paulo as part of the Belgian economic mission currently visiting Brazil on 26 November.

This agreement will strengthen the already close ties between North Sea Port and Brazil going forward.

North Sea Port is actively promoting the production of alternative fuels as a business strategy.

Last month it reported that LBC Tank Terminals completed the full acquisition of Evolution Terminals in Vlissingen. The operator is looking to further develop its new facility into a hub for the storage and distribution of sustainable products for the energy transition, aligning perfectly with North Sea Port’s ambitions.

LBC is investing in the construction of a new terminal designed for handling and storing sustainable products that drive the energy transition, such as green hydrogen, ammonia, methanol, biofuels and CO2.

The ultramodern terminal will be located near the entrance to Sloehaven in Vlissingen, offering access to deepwater facilities. It will be equipped to accommodate the latest-generation large ammonia tankers.