Why TotalEnergies' CEO Blames Airlines for Europe's Green Fuel Crisis

TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanné claims airlines' refusal to pay for costlier Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and their lobbying efforts threaten the EU's green mandates.

Jan 24, 2026•3 min

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Sustainable Aviation FuelTotalEnergiesReFuelEU AviationAirline SustainabilityAviation Policy

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TotalEnergies CEO Predicts EU Will Revise Challenging SAF Mandates

TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanné predicts the EU's ReFuelEU Aviation SAF mandates will be revised due to strong airline opposition and the fuel's high cost premium.

Jan 24, 2026•3 min

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Sustainable Aviation FuelReFuelEU AviationTotalEnergiesAviation RegulationAirline Economics

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