NHV and Vestas introduce SAF for offshore ops in North Sea

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Helicopter services company NHV Group and wind turbine manufacturer Vestas have teamed up to fully integrate sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in its offshore operations for flights departing from Esbjerg Airport in Denmark.

“Integrating sustainability into every aspect of our operations remains a high ambition for Vestas. We are further expanding the use of SAF in our offshore wind operations and are pleased with the close collaboration with NHV and the strong commitment of all parties involved in this project,” said Lisa Ekstrand, vice president and head of sustainability at Vestas.

The SAF at the airport will be supplied by DCC & Shell Aviation DK. NHV flights will be powered with a minimum 40% SAF blend which is produced from biowaste materials like used cooking oil (UCO).

“We are proud to be supporting Vestas with helicopter flights using SAF. Alongside utilising a modern fleet and broader sustainability efforts, this initiative underscores our commitment to grow our international business in an increasingly sustainable way, supporting the environmental objectives of NHV Group, our clients, and our partners,” said Lars-Henrik Thorngreen, CEO at NHV.

Earlier in December last year, NHV and Vestas entered into a contract for dedicated crew change operations for Vestas’ offshore operations in the North Sea. This multi-year contract marks the first time for an Airbus super-medium aircraft to be used for offshore wind operations in the North Sea.

NHV will conduct dedicated crew change flights to the He Dreiht offshore wind farm using the Airbus H175 from its base at Esbjerg Airport.

Meanwhile, Thorngreen will be taking part in our Helicopter Investor London 2025 conference on June 4th and June 5th. Read more here.