In Korea, The Korea Herald reported that South Korean oil refiner GS Caltex said it has signed a partnership with national flag carrier Korean Air to promote the demonstration of SAF to reduce carbon emissions.
Through the partnership, GS Caltex will supply SAF to Korean Air on international flights departing from Incheon airport in Seoul.
Under the terms of the deal, both companies will jointly establish the necessary infrastructure and environmental conditions for the implementation of SAF. The test flights will take place over a six-month period starting in the second half of 2023.
“This partnership with Korean Air will enable us to reaffirm and validate the roles and functions of each company in building the foundation for the introduction of sustainable aviation fuel in South Korea, in line with the global low-carbon trend,” GS Caltex Executive Vice President Kim Chang-soo said.
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