In Colombia, La Republica reported that Latam Airlines and Ecopetrol announced the exchange of knowledge and experience to promote aviation sustainability in Colombia. The report noted that Ricardo Roa, president of the oil company, and Erika Zarante, CEO of the airline, confirmed the launch of a project to use and develop sustainable aviation fuels. The first step of this partnership was taken with the announcement of the use of 32,000 barrels of Jet A1 on more than 700 domestic flights. The liquid was co-processed with 1% renewable raw materials, including palm oil and used cooking oil, and was produced at the Cartagena refinery. The fuel will be distributed to the airports of Medellín, Barranquilla, and San Andrés, the report added. “Ecopetrol and LATAM have reached a historic milestone for Colombia by promoting the use of co-processed jet fuels with renewable components. This is a first step toward the production and use of sustainable aviation fuels like SAF in the country and the region,” said Ricardo Roa.
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