The event brought together policymakers, investors, and industry leaders to discuss the pathways needed to accelerate the deployment of low-carbon aviation fuels.

Representing Alfanar Projects, Eng. Noaman Al Adhami, UK Country Director, joined a panel discussion titled “Is there more value in lower emissions?” where experts explored how lifecycle emissions performance is becoming an increasingly important factor in the evaluation of SAF projects.

During the discussion, Eng. Noaman highlighted how the evolving regulatory landscape, including the UK SAF Mandate, is placing greater emphasis on measurable carbon reductions across the entire lifecycle of aviation fuels. As the market develops, projects capable of delivering deeper emissions reductions are expected to play a critical role in shaping the sector's long-term sustainability and value.

In this context, the Lighthouse Green Fuels project represents a major step forward in advancing next-generation sustainable aviation fuel production in the United Kingdom. The project is designed to integrate efficient production processes with the potential for carbon capture and storage, enabling it to deliver substantial lifecycle emissions reductions while supporting the long-term expansion of SAF supply.

A key feature of the project is its ability to sequester biogenic carbon during production. With access to carbon capture and storage infrastructure, Lighthouse Green Fuels could produce carbon-negative SAF, increasing greenhouse gas emissions savings from approximately 80% to more than 200% compared with conventional jet fuel.

Commenting on the discussion, Eng. Noaman Al Adhami noted that designing projects with integrated production systems, efficient logistics, and carbon capture readiness from the outset is critical. Such an approach not only enhances lifecycle emissions performance but also ensures that SAF projects remain credible, measurable, and aligned with evolving investor expectations and policy frameworks.