Benefits
WHY DO WE NEED THE FACILITY?
While the ultimate aim is to fly less there will always be a need to travel by plane, be it for business or pleasure. Moving to SAF will allow the opportunity of global travel to continue whilst minimising impacts on climate change.
The development of SAF facilities in the UK is a key part of the Government’s strategy for delivering upon its legally binding commitment to net zero CO2 emissions by 2050. Fulcrum NorthPoint can provide the bedrock for creating a UK ‘centre of excellence’ for SAF production in the North West, whilst creating green jobs for skilled workers.
Around 100 high value and highly skilled green jobs during operation plus around 1000 jobs during construction
Around £600 million invested
Additional income for Cheshire West & Chester Council through business rates every year
Reducing net CO2 emissions by at least 90% compared to fossil based fuel jet, when produced in conjunction with suitable carbon capture
Potential of 500,000 tonnes of CO2 saved by linking
to Hynet North West
Diverting 550,000 tonnes of waste from landfill every year
SAF can help to improve local air quality, particularly around airports, as airborne particles are reduced when compared with regular fossil-derived jet fuel
