Eni, Atlantia unit join forces to develop aviation biofuel

Energy group Eni and Atlantia's airport unit Aeroporti di Roma have signed an agreement to develop biofuel for aviation to fight climate change, the two Italian groups said on Tuesday. Airports operators and airlines are under pressure to contribute to the EU's goal to cut economy-wide net carbon emissions by 55% by 2030 from 1990 levels. In July, the EC proposed to force suppliers to blend a minimum of 2% of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) into their kerosene from 2025, rising to 5% in 2030 and 63% in 2050. Eni and ADR said they would work together on decarbonisation and digitalisation projects for the airports managed by ADR, including Rome's Fiumicino and Ciampino. Under the agreement, ADR plans to introduce sustainable fuels for aviation and ground handling at Rome airports in the coming months. "We are deeply committed to ensuring carriers have access to biofuels in the coming months, ahead of expectations," ADR CE Marco Troncone said, speaking of Rome's two airports, which are both managed by the company. Eni has been converting its refineries in Italy to produce biofuels as part of its drive to become net carbon neutral by 2050.<br/>