Red Sea Global pioneers Sustainable Aviation Fuel in Saudi

Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind tourism destinations The Red Sea and Amaala in Saudi Arabia, is pioneering the supply of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in the kingdom.

RSG and daa International, the operator of The Red Sea International Airport (RSI), have agreed a deal with fuel supplier Arabian Petroleum Supply company (APSCO) to allow flights the option of refuelling with SAF.

Current international standards require SAF to be blended with standard Jet A1 aviation fuel. RSI's SAF supply is blended at 35% SAF and 65% standard Jet A1, reducing the carbon emissions from each aircraft by up to 35%.

The move aligns with the regenerative tourism ethos of RSG which aims to have a positive impact on the natural environment, and with growing consumer demand for more eco-friendly travel.

SAF and Lower-Carbon Aviation Fuel (LCAF) help reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with aviation. SAF can be made from clean hydrogen and captured carbon dioxide, or renewable or waste aviation fuels.

Fly Red Sea, the seaplane company owned by RSG that provides transfer, charter and scenic tour services, is fuelled exclusively with SAF and LCAF.