Business Strategy and Market Impact:
This deal significantly enhances Air France-KLM’s SAF strategy, which focuses on reducing carbon emissions and ensuring regulatory compliance. By securing this long-term supply from TotalEnergies, the airline group is reinforcing its leadership in sustainable aviation. With a projected 1.5 million tons of SAF over the next decade, this contract ensures that Air France-KLM is well-prepared to meet its ambitious sustainability targets.
The agreement also supports TotalEnergies’ role in the energy transition, positioning it as a key SAF supplier in Europe. Their investments in biorefineries and SAF production are crucial for scaling the market to meet growing demand. As SAF continues to play a pivotal role in reducing aviation’s carbon footprint, partnerships like this between fuel suppliers and airlines are expected to shape the future of sustainable air travel.
Operational Impact and Supply Chain:
TotalEnergies will supply SAF made from waste and residues, produced at its facilities in France and other European locations. This SAF will power flights departing from France, the Netherlands, and other EU countries, directly supporting Air France-KLM’s network. By 2025, TotalEnergies’ Grandpuits facility alone will produce 210,000 tons of SAF annually, contributing to this long-term contract.
“Securing the volumes of SAF needed to decarbonize our activity is a major challenge. This agreement with TotalEnergies is a testament to our support for SAF production in Europe.”
The strategic partnership ensures a consistent supply of SAF to meet both current operational needs and future regulatory requirements. For Air France-KLM, the agreement further solidifies its position in the SAF market, which is expected to grow rapidly over the coming years. The airline’s commitment to reducing emissions by 30% per passenger/km by 2030 remains on track with this expanded SAF offtake.
About Air France-KLM and TotalEnergies:
Air France-KLM is a leading airline group in international traffic from Europe, offering extensive passenger and cargo services. With a focus on sustainability, the group is committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. TotalEnergies is a global energy company actively involved in producing and marketing biofuels and sustainable aviation fuels, playing a key role in the energy transition.
