Vietjet and Oxford University Announce Research Results Towards Net Zero Carbon for the Aviation Industry

On October 28, within the framework of General Secretary To Lam’s official visit to the United Kingdom, airline Vietjet and Oxford University officially announced the results of their joint research project on solutions to achieve the Net Zero emissions target in the global aviation sector.

At the event held at Oxford University, General Secretary To Lam and Professor Irene Tracey, the Vice-Chancellor of the university, witnessed the signing ceremony for the research announcement document between representatives of Vietjet and Professor Myles Allen, Director of the Oxford Net Zero Centre.

The research project, led by Professor Myles Allen, focuses on the Geological Balance Fuel (GBF) solution. This is an aviation fuel whose carbon emissions are offset through the technology of long-term storage of CO2 in deep geological layers underground. According to initial results, GBF could open a feasible pathway for the global aviation industry to achieve the Net Zero goal by the middle of the 21st century.

A prominent advantage of GBF is its competitive cost and the ability to integrate with existing fuel supply systems, minimizing disruption and associated costs for related energy and fuel sectors.

In addition to technological contributions, the initiative also extends cooperation in training and developing high-quality human resources between Vietnam and the United Kingdom. Postgraduate, postdoctoral programs, and academic activities at Oxford Net Zero will serve as a foundation to promote green knowledge and sustainable science.

The GBF project becomes an important part of Vietjet’s “Fly Green” campaign – a sustainable development strategy aiming for “a green future for a blue sky.” Vietjet is currently implementing the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), performing carbon offsetting, afforestation, investing in renewable energy, and applying artificial intelligence in operations. These solutions help the airline reduce emissions by up to 38% per passenger compared to older-generation aircraft.

Speaking at the announcement ceremony, Dr. Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao, Vietjet’s President, emphasized:

“We highly value the cooperation program with Oxford University in fostering green initiatives, connecting knowledge, technology, and compassion. Vietjet wishes to join international partners in creating a humane, prosperous, and sustainable future for generations to come.”

With the orientation of “Fly Green – A green future for a blue sky,” Vietjet continues to affirm its pioneering role as a Vietnamese enterprise on the global aviation and sustainable development map, contributing to the realization of climate commitments during the green energy transition.

Source: Thanhnien Newspaper, Vietjet, and compiled from the internet.