BA have committed to purchase 50,000 tonnes of jet fuel produced from converted waste as part of the GreenSky project. A much delayed project named GreenSky has been granted full approval to supply British Airways with jet fuel converted from landfill waste. The project has leaped a step closer after It was announced a location had been found for the GreenSky fuel plant in Thurrock, Essex. The project will see British Airways commit to purchase all 50,000 tonnes of jet fuel produced at the processing facility over the next 11 years. The plant is to be built by 2017 on the former site of Coryton oil refinery, creating over 150 jobs. British Airways announce the facility would be the worlds first to convert landfill waste into jet fuel. Solena Fuels has been developing the project which will use it's own patented technology along with current techniques used to convert everyday waste into gas and additionally into a range of liquid fuels. Willie Walsh, chief executive of British Airways' parent company said  "We are always striving to reduce our impact on climate change and this first-of-its-kind project marks a significant step for the aviation industry. The sustainable jet fuel produced each year will be enough to power our flights from London City Airport twice over with carbon savings the equivalent of taking 150,000 cars off the road." myelectricradiators.com prides itself on bringing you energy news and opinions from right across the UK. You can find us on Twitter and Facebook where we'll keep you up to date on the biggest energy news. If you're interested in some of our green heating solutions, try our range of super efficient electric radiators. Call us today for advice on 01423 881167.