EcoCeres and British Airways extend SAF supply deal to cut aviation carbon emissions

EcoCeres and British Airways have extended their sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supply agreement, aiming to reduce carbon emissions from air travel. The deal covers continued delivery of SAF made from waste feedstocks, which can cut lifecycle emissions by up to 80% compared to conventional jet fuel. British Airways plans to use the fuel at London Heathrow and other UK airports as part of its net zero by 2050 target. This extension signals growing demand for SAF in the aviation sector, which is one of the hardest industries to decarbonize. EcoCeres produces SAF from agricultural and forestry residues, avoiding competition with food crops. The partnership helps British Airways meet UK SAF blending mandates and voluntary carbon reduction goals. Details on annual volumes or financial terms were not disclosed in the announcement. SAF remains expensive and supply constrained, but long-term agreements like this one give producers the revenue certainty needed to scale up. The aviation industry is counting on SAF to deliver the majority of its decarbonization, alongside efficiency improvements and carbon offsets. More production capacity and lower costs will be needed for SAF to reach meaningful market share.