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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Howard Mustoe

Shell boss dismisses Reeves' 'game changer' green fuel for Heathrow claim

The boss of Shell has poured cold water on Rachel Reeves’ claim that green aviation fuel will revolutionise carbon emission as she plans a third runway at London’s Heathrow airport.

Wael Sawan, chief executive of oil giant Shell, said sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), which is lower-carbon than regular jet fuel, is expensive and that airlines will be slow to take it up.

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