🗓️10/09/2025-10/09/2025

📍United Kingdom

The Fuellers Annual Energy Lecture, titled 'A Roadmap to Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)', will take place at the City and Guilds Building, Imperial College London. This significant event, organized by Imperial College London, will explore the pivotal role of sustainable aviation fuels in the transition to a low-carbon future. The lecture will be led by Professor Hervé Morvan, who is the Chief of Future Platforms at Rolls-Royce's Advanced Concept and Future Proofing Capability. Professor Morvan will delve into the opportunities and challenges associated with SAFs, addressing critical issues such as feedstock requirements, electricity consumption, competition with other sectors, and economic factors that influence the aviation fuel landscape. He will also present various scenarios that look ahead to 2050 and beyond, emphasizing the importance of long-term planning in achieving sustainability in aviation.In addition to discussing sustainable fuels, the lecture will highlight essential aspects of the aerospace industry's readiness to adopt new fuel types. Professor Morvan, who has an extensive background in energy systems and disruptive concepts, is recognized for his contributions to the Jet Zero Task Force and the development of hydrogen aircraft. His insights will extend to aircraft efficiency, fleet renewal, and production rates, providing a comprehensive overview of what it will take to make flying more sustainable. The event will also feature notable speakers such as Professor Nigel Brandon OBE FREng FRS, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at Imperial College, who specializes in electrochemical technologies and the low carbon energy transition. His research includes pivotal work on fuel cells and hydrogen technologies. Moreover, attendees will benefit from the expertise of Dr. Mainini, an Associate Director at the Brahmal Vasudevan Institute for Sustainable Aviation, who is well-versed in advanced computational methods for aerospace systems. Air Commodore Craig Watson, who leads engineering and logistics in the Royal Air Force, will also share insights relevant to aviation sustainability. Lastly, Alex, the CEO of CirculAIRity, will discuss their innovative approach to producing scalable SAF from jet fuel exhaust gases. This event promises to be a rich learning experience for all attendees, offering a platform for discussions on the intersection of aviation, sustainability, and energy innovation.

🏷️ Aviation; Sustainable Aviation Fuel; SAF