Hamburg and Berlin, January 24, 2024 – with Mabanaft GmbH & Co. KG, aireg (Aviation Initiative for Renewable Energy in Germany) has gained a leading energy company as a member.
Mabanaft offers innovative energy solutions in the transport, heating, industry and agriculture segments and plays an active role in the energy transition. The German company is one of the pioneers in the field of low-carbon fuel solutions such as ammonia, hydrogen and synthetic e-fuels.
Mabanaft supports the transition to cleaner fuels by offering long-term alternative solutions such as synthetic fuels, including Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF). By participating in various development projects and initiatives, such as the joint venture P2X-Europe GmbH & Co. KG, Mabanaft is also committed to expanding its footprint in production of low-carbon synthetic Power-to-X fuels that can be used in aviation.
Volker Ebeling, Senior Vice President New Energy, Supply & Infrastructure at Mabanaft, explains: “We are constantly working to expand the range of sustainable products for our customers, including our aviation customers. As a member of aireg we can be part of shaping the necessary framework for the ramp-up of SAF.”
Melanie Form, Member of the aireg Board and Managing Director, says about joining: “I am delighted to welcome Mabanaft as a new member. For SAF to achieve high market shares, the contribution of energy companies like Mabanaft, which are committed to the production and marketing of SAF, is irreplaceable. This is an absolutely necessary step for aviation to become climate-neutral.”
About Mabanaft:
The Mabanaft Group is a leading independent and integrated energy company, providing its customers with innovative energy solutions for their transportation, heating, industrial and agricultural needs. The group is active in import, distribution and marketing of petroleum products, natural gas liquids, chemicals and biofuels, and supports its customers’ transition to cleaner fuels by providing alternative long-term solutions.
About aireg e.V.:
aireg – Aviation Initiative for Renewable Energy in Germany e.V. was founded in 2011 as an association of companies and organisations from industry, research and science. As a non-profit initiative, aireg is committed to the availability and use of renewable energies in aviation in order to achieve the ambitious CO₂ reduction targets of the aviation industry. The members come from all areas of the value chain of renewable energies for aviation: This ranges from research at universities and large research institutions, plant manufacturers and operators, biorefineries, the petroleum industry, engine and aircraft manufacturers, governmental organisations, non-governmental organisations and airports to airlines. The industrial members internationally cover a broad international spectrum, from start-ups to large corporations.
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