Repurposing gas pipelines for SAF
Abstract
This project evaluates the rapidly developing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) sector and assesses the technical, commercial, regulatory and safety feasibility of repurposing existing gas pipelines to transport liquid aviation fuels. The uptake of SAF is critical to decarbonising the UK aviation industry and achieving net zero targets. To support the scale-up of SAF production and use, the development of reliable, affordable and low-carbon infrastructure is essential. Pipelines offer a cost-effective, environmentally sustainable and high-capacity transport solution. The study aims to enable scalable SAF infrastructure while providing a productive, long-term use for gas assets that are unlikely to be required for refurbishment or alternative repurposing.
