DHL Express secures 6,000 t SAF from Moeve for Madrid gateway
- DHL will purchase ~2 million US gallons (≈6,000 metric tons) of SAF for the period July 2026–June 2027.
- The volume is expected to cover approximately 50% of DHL Express’ fuel consumption at Adolfo Suárez Madrid‑Barajas Airport (MAD).
- The SAF is produced from waste and residue feedstocks listed in Annex IX parts A and B of the EU Renewable Energy Directive, including used cooking oil.
- Moeve reports current production capacity of 1.1 million tonnes/year and plans to add 500,000 tonnes with a new Huelva plant launching next year.
Deal overview
DHL Express has signed a one‑year SAF offtake agreement with Moeve to supply approximately 2 million US gallons (around 6,000 metric tons) of sustainable aviation fuel from July 2026 through June 2027. The volume is expected to cover about half of DHL’s fuel use at its Madrid gateway.
Feedstock and emissions
The SAF will be produced from waste and residue feedstocks defined in Annex IX parts A and B of the EU Renewable Energy Directive, including used cooking oil. Compared with conventional jet fuel, the SAF is stated to deliver around 80% lifecycle greenhouse‑gas emissions reductions.
Supply capacity
Moeve cites an existing production capacity of 1.1 million tonnes per year and a planned capacity increase of 500,000 tonnes with a new SAF plant in Huelva due to launch next year, positioning the company as a growing European SAF producer.
Customer allocation and targets
DHL will route the purchased SAF into its GoGreen Plus service using a verified book‑and‑claim mechanism, allowing customers to claim associated environmental attributes even when individual shipments are not flown on SAF‑fueled aircraft. The agreement supports DHL Group’s aim to raise SAF share in air transport above 30% by 2030 and its net‑zero by 2050 commitment.
Source: Moeve