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Motion · S6M-02175 · 17 Nov 2021

World First for Orkney Synthetic Aviation Fuel

Lodged by Liam McArthur (Scottish Liberal Democrats) Standard Motion 19 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament recognises what it understands is a world-first successful flight using only synthetic aviation fuel, developed in Orkney; congratulates Group Captain Peter Hackett on successfully completing a short flight in an Ikarus c42 microlight aircraft powered by the synthetic aviation fuel at Cotswolds Airport; understands that the Orkney-based firms, IGTL and EMEC, both contributed to the development of the zero-petroleum synthetic UL91 fuel, which is manufactured by extracting hydrogen from water, and carbon from atmosphere carbon dioxide; acknowledges that the innovation is part of the RAF's Project MARTIN and has the potential to save 80% to 90% of carbon per flight, and is a major development towards the RAF's efforts to be net zero by 2040; commends all those involved in the breakthrough innovation, which demonstrates the potential of eliminating carbon emissions from transport and aviation; believes this is further evidence of the world-leading role that Orkney is playing in renewable innovation, and wishes the project all the very best for continued success and hopeful expansion into commercial aircraft.

Supporters (19)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.