Viva Energy SAF Infrastructure Solutions for the Future
- $2.39m Funded by ARENA
- $4.94m Total project cost
Summary
Viva Energy will recondition an existing fuel tank and associated distribution infrastructure at their Pinkenba terminal to supply sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to Brisbane Airport; and develop a book and claim system enabling customers to claim the environmental benefits of SAF without necessarily purchasing the physical fuel.
Need
Reports from the aviation sector have estimated sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) will contribute between 50-70% of total decarbonisation in the aviation sector by 2050. The SAF industry in Australia, however, is in its early stages and this project has the potential to significantly impact the development of an Australian SAF industry. Along with stimulating the supply and demand of SAF, a functional SAF supply chain and enabling infrastructure will increase confidence and reduce barriers to the establishment of domestic manufacturing of SAF.
Additionally, the book and claim element of the project will provide critical learnings essential for the development of SAF distribution and utilisation around Australia, including in regional locations and will allow a broad range of aviation customers to be involved. Viva Energy is committed to supporting the development of this industry through knowledge sharing, including the learnings from the demonstration outcomes, the development of the book-and-claim system and blending SAF at a terminal.
Action
Viva Energy will demonstrate the delivery of SAF through existing fuel supply infrastructure to the Brisbane Airport. The project consists of three key activities:
- Upgrading infrastructure to facilitate the supply of SAF to Brisbane Airport. This includes the reconditioning of an existing fuel storage tank and associated pipes and pumps to allow blending and distribution of SAF to Brisbane Airport via pipeline.
- Adoption of a book and claim system to enable traceability of SAF supplied and support customers to realise the associated carbon reduction benefits.
- Piloting the supply chain solution and generate learnings for industry highlighting the use of both SAF and the book-and-claim system.
Outcome
The project seeks to achieve the following outcomes:
- reduce the barriers to SAF uptake by upgrading supply infrastructure and developing a fuel traceability system so customers can claim the environmental benefits of SAF use;
- demonstrate the feasible supply and use of SAF at a major Australian airport; and
- build industry capacity by demonstrating the development of a book and claim system.
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