London – International Airlines Group (IAG) has announced a decade-long purchase agreement with Infinium, an e-SAF producer utilizing power-to-liquid technology. This partnership ensures IAG’s access to commercial volumes of ultra-low-carbon fuel starting in 2026 and bolsters its 10% SAF use target by 2030.

Infinium’s e-SAF, produced at its Project Roadrunner facility in West Texas, leverages renewable power, waste CO2, and water to create a “drop-in” fuel compatible with existing aircraft engines. The process significantly reduces lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 90% compared to conventional jet fuel and avoids feedstock limitations that often challenge other SAF types.

“We are proud that IAG has chosen Infinium to help towards its sustainability goals. Long-term, bankable commitments like these are what drive the ability to ramp up production of e-SAF,” said Robert Schuetzle, CEO of Infinium.

Scaling Innovation with Infinium

Project Roadrunner, set to be the world’s largest e-SAF producer upon completion, has secured funding from Brookfield Asset Management and Breakthrough Energy Catalyst. This deal allows Infinium to ramp up production and provides IAG with critical resources to support its sustainability roadmap.

“We are proud that IAG has chosen Infinium to help towards its sustainability goals. Long-term, bankable commitments like these are what drive the ability to ramp up production of e-SAF,” said Robert Schuetzle, CEO of Infinium.

Reaching Sustainability Milestones

The agreement supports IAG’s goal of 10% SAF usage by 2030, part of its broader decarbonization strategy. IAG’s Group Sustainability Officer, Jonathon Counsell, emphasized the importance of collaborative approaches:

“So far, we’re on track to deliver our 10% 2030 SAF goal and agreements with innovators like Infinium, are key to reaching this target. Aviation as an industry is working hard to decarbonize, and policy should focus on solutions such as SAF, rather than only increasing costs.”

Counsell also underscored the need for additional policy support to fund SAF infrastructure and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.

Broader Implications for e-SAF

This deal illustrates the growing appeal of e-SAF, with its low land and water use footprint and potential to decouple fuel production from traditional agricultural feedstocks. By collaborating with Infinium, IAG not only supports its sustainability goals but also contributes to scaling technologies that promise to reshape the aviation fuel landscape.