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World Fuel Rolls out SAF, Electric Refueler at Toulon Airport

World Fuel Services introduced sustainable aviation fuel to France's Toulon Airport, along with a refueler converted to electricity to distribute it.

Refueler converted to electrical power by World Fuel Services — The first electrically-converted refueler has gone into operation at Toulon Airport in France. In novel thinking, rather than procure new lower carbon-emitting tankers for the airport World Fuel Services decided to convert them instead. (Photo: World Fuel Services)

By Curt Epstein • Business Aviation Services Editor

May 17, 2023

World Fuel Services (WFS) has introduced its first all-electric refueler at France’s Toulon Hyères Airport (LFTH). Converted from diesel-power, the first of the 5,283-gallon (20,000-liter) capacity trucks will be used to pump sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), a continuous supply of which is now available to business and general aviation customers for the first time at the Vinci Airports-managed gateway.

As it worked on a decarbonization plan with the airport, WFS sought to lower the overall carbon intensity of its fueling operation, not just of the fuel but of the equipment as well. As a result, it pioneered the concept of electrifying existing refuelers rather than disposing of them. Complete with an electric drive train with an integrated pumping system, the converted trucks will serve to effectively eliminate carbon emissions during the fueling process.

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