Leaders on a Mission
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Leaders on a Mission
SAF: Will The Aviation Industry Meet Its 2050 Net Zero Target?
Sky NRG is revolutionizing aviation with sustainable fuel to tackle climate change and decarbonize the skies.
In this episode, Philippe Lacamp, CEO of SkyNRG, delves into the challenges and opportunities of transforming the aviation industry through sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
He shares the incredible journey of SkyNRG, from its early efforts to create demand for SAF to its role in building a global infrastructure for cleaner aviation. Learn how waste oils, fats, and emerging technologies like power-to-liquid are powering green jet fuel and decreasing plane emissions.
All you need to know about Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) – Philippe breaks down the complexities of scaling SAF production, from navigating feedstock limitations to collaborating with governments and corporations on ambitious mandates and incentives.
Hear about Sky NRG’s groundbreaking projects in the Netherlands, US, and Nordics, and how they are leading the charge in meeting global decarbonization targets.
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00:35 Journey into sustainable aviation
02:58 Early efforts to promote SAF
04:26 Challenges in decarbonizing aviation emissions
06:48 Sky NRG’s role in SAF development.
09:10 What makes SAF different from fossil fuels
09:46 Feedstock use for SAF production
13:13 Alcohol-to-jet and power-to-liquid processes
15:16 Comparing SAF mandates in Europe and US
18:39 Cost challenges of sustainable aviation fuels
22:26 Scaling SAF production and infrastructure
23:46 Sky NRG’s new facilities and projects
27:35 Importance of partnerships in SAF industry
29:29 Scaling production as the biggest challenge
33:02 Sky NRG’s growth and talent recruitment
Useful links:
SkyNRG’s website: https://skynrg.com/
SkyNRG’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/skynrg/
Philippe Lacamp’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philippe-lacamp-2087a11/
Leaders on a Mission website: https://cs-partners.net/podcasts/
Simon Leich’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/executive-talent-headhunter-agtech-foodtech-agrifoodtech-agritech/