Ryanair is to source sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at airports across Spain and Portugal as part of its net zero ambitions.
An agreement has been reached with global energy group Repsol to give the no-frills carrier access to up to 155,000 tonnes (52 million gallons) of SAF between 2025 and 2030.
The amount is equivalent to more than 28,000 flights from Dublin to Madrid, saving about 490,000 tonnes in CO2 emissions, the airline estimated.
Ryanair has a goal of using 12.5% SAF by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2050.
Chief executive Eddie Wilson said: “SAF plays a key role in Ryanair’s pathway to net zero strategy and our goal of using 12.5% SAF by 2030.
“Achieving this requires multiple different feedstocks and production methods and we’re encouraged that Repsol are looking at multiple solutions. This agreement helps Ryanair secure access to c.15% of this ambitious goal.
“Repsol is a key sustainability partner for Ryanair, and we look forward to building on this collaboration as our group grows to carry 225 million passengers annually by full year ’26.”
Repsol executive managing director of client, Valero Marin, added: “The aviation sector needs solutions such as SAF fuels to support the decarbonisation process it is currently undergoing.
“This also consolidates our position as a multi-energy company with the objective of achieving zero net emissions by 2050.”