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The Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) Masterclass will uncover the latest developments, innovations and regulations driving the adoption and growth of sustainable aviation fuels. It will also cover the critical importance of the business and economics of alternative fuels in the aviation industry, including the sourcing, buying, hedging, and trading of SAF.
Key course features include:
Access nine hours of training and course materials
Gain insights and knowledge shared by 40+ years of aviation industry experience
Interact with each trainer directly through our dedicated Q&A sessions
Access presentation materials and recordings for future learning
Receive a course certificate of attendance
Exchange details and make long-lasting contacts with other masterclass delegates
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A complete breakdown of key topics within the agenda
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The benefits of attending this online interactive course
A full overview of the sessions taking place each day
Information on how to book your place and what’s included
Course benefits
Take advantage of six interactive modules taught by expert instructors and take away the following course benefits:
Get a solid grounding in the various pathways and feedstocks available for the development of a 450 billion litre opportunity
Futureproof your business to prepare and take advantage of upcoming changes in SAF mandates and regulations
Evaluate the ongoing challenges for adopting SAF, including pricing, supply and demand
Gain an effective understanding of the current and future policy landscape for sustainable aviation fuels
Understand the economics of SAF alongside buying, trading and hedging strategies
Meet the trainers
JOHN BUXTON
John Buxton is a respected aviation fuel expert with over 30 years’ industry experience. John has held senior technical positions within the commercial fuel world for organisations like Shell and KPIAC, and has also chaired the influential Joint Inspection Group.
He is a sought after consultant on facilities design, technical standards and sustainability in aviation fuels. More recently, John has worked on sustainability in the aviation sector, the role of SAF in the paths to net zero and directly on green hydrogen in the UK, part of which may be directed to aviation use.
SUSAN VAN DYK
Susan has been a biofuels expert for 15 years, with a core focus on conversion technologies for the production of drop-in biofuels and sustainable aviation biofuels (SAF).
Her expertise lies in the commercialization of various technology pathways for SAF production, including gasification and Fischer-Tropsch synthesis, pyrolysis and hydrothermal liquefaction and upgrading of biocrudes, lipid-based technologies, biochemical pathways, and co-processing of bio-intermediates within petroleum refineries.
JONATHAN PARDOE
Jonathan is a highly respected aviation fuel expert who has previously worked for Virgin Atlantic for 26 years from 1990 until 2016 in Treasury and Fuel Procurement, overseeing their global exposure. He was also responsible for running the first commercial biofuel test flight by Virgin Atlantic. Currently, he acts as the Fuel Consultant for Star Alliance Services GmbH, covering 26 airlines globally for joint purchasing initiatives for a portion of their fuel procurement activity.
Other roles include chairing the IATA Commercial Fuel Working Group for five years, focusing on industry concerns relating to fuel procurement, safety and reliability.
Course outline and schedule
DAY 1: 14:00 - 17:00 CEST
Module 1 - Introduction to SAF, production pathways and feedstock availability
Module 2 - Analysing the mandates, policies and regulatory landscape for SAF
DAY 2: 14:00 - 17:00 CEST
Module 3 - Fuel blending, conforming and compliance
Module 4 - Integration of SAF, supply chain infrastructure and logistics
DAY 3: 14:00 - 17:00 CEST
Module 5 - The economics of SAF: Buying, trading and offtake agreements
Module 6 - Analysing the business case for SAF and benefits beyond CO2 reduction
Interested in speaking to a member of our team before booking your place?
Contact us directly below, or alternatively, complete this short form with your enquiry and we will be in touch to answer your questions:
Contact:
Nick Cassidy
Client Services Manager
E: Nick.Cassidy@safcongress.com
T: +44 (0) 20 4591 1937