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Moeve joins Shell's platform to scale sustainable jet fuel

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Posted on October 13, 2025

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By Stephanie Kelly LONDON (Reuters) -Spanish energy company Moeve has become the first external supplier of sustainable aviation fuel to join Shell's blockchain-based platform for scaling SAF use, the

Moeve Becomes First External Supplier on Shell's SAF Platform

Moeve's Role in Sustainable Aviation Fuel

By Stephanie Kelly

Overview of Shell's Avelia Platform

LONDON (Reuters) -Spanish energy company Moeve has become the first external supplier of sustainable aviation fuel to join Shell's blockchain-based platform for scaling SAF use, the oil major told Reuters after a deal was signed.

Moeve's Production and Future Plans

Shell's Avelia platform is a “book and claim” system that aims to connect airlines, fuel suppliers and corporate buyers. Avelia, launched in 2022 with Amex Global Business Travel and Accenture, had facilitated over 41 million gallons of SAF use across 17 airports as of mid-2025.

Challenges in the Global SAF Market

Moeve produces SAF from used cooking oil at its La Rábida Energy Park. It plans to expand overall capacity to 800,000 metric tons a year by 2030. 

The global SAF market has struggled to scale despite pressures to decarbonize the aviation industry. The International Air Transport Association said in June it expected the amount of sustainable aviation fuel produced to double in 2025 to reach 2 million tons. However, that would only represent 0.7% of airlines' fuel consumption.

(Reporting by Stephanie Kelly; Editing by Kirsten Donovan)

Key Takeaways

  • Moeve is the first external SAF supplier on Shell's platform.
  • Shell's Avelia platform uses blockchain for SAF scaling.
  • Moeve plans to increase SAF production to 800,000 tons by 2030.
  • Global SAF market faces scaling challenges despite demand.
  • SAF production expected to double by 2025, still a small fraction of total fuel.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)?
Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is a type of fuel made from renewable resources, designed to reduce carbon emissions in the aviation industry.
What is the Avelia platform?
The Avelia platform is a blockchain-based system developed by Shell to facilitate the use of sustainable aviation fuel among airlines and suppliers.
What are the challenges in the global SAF market?
The global SAF market faces challenges such as scaling production, high costs, and limited availability of sustainable feedstocks.
What is the role of Moeve in the aviation fuel market?
Moeve is the first external supplier to join Shell's SAF platform, producing sustainable aviation fuel from used cooking oil.

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