new Danish domestic route (AAL-CPH)
Project
Norwegian, Aalborg Airport, St1, DCC Shell Aviation Denmark, AFSN, and the Danish government partnered to launch Europe's first state-subsidized domestic route using 40% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
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Counterparts (6)
Partner
Norwegian
company
Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM) is the asset manager for the Norwegian Government Pension Fund Global, one of the world's largest sovereign wealth funds with over $1.6 trillion in assets under management. Based in Oslo, Norway, it invests globally across equities, fixed income, real estate, and unlisted renewable energy infrastructure, primarily focusing on large-scale wind and solar assets in Europe.
Danish government
company
The Danish government is a sovereign entity responsible for national policy, regulation, and significant public investment in Denmark's infrastructure. It drives major projects in transport, energy transition (especially offshore wind and green hydrogen), and digital connectivity, often through state-owned enterprises and public-private partnerships.
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Aalborg Airport (AAL)
company
Aalborg Airport is a publicly owned regional airport in Nørresundby, Denmark, serving northern Jutland. Established in 1938, it operates domestic and international passenger and cargo services, focusing on regional connectivity and infrastructure development.
supplier
St1
company
St1 is a Nordic energy group with a vision to be the leading producer and seller of renewable energy. The company focuses on developing and commercializing renewable energy solutions, including geothermal energy, wind power, and the production of renewable fuels.
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AFSN
company
Lagos-based multilateral financial institution with over $12 billion in assets under management, focused on developing and financing infrastructure projects across 40 African countries. Specializes in power, transport, natural resources, and telecommunications.
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DCC Shell Aviation Denmark
company
Copenhagen-based DCC Shell Aviation Denmark, an operational unit of DCC Energy (part of DCC plc), is a leading distributor of aviation fuels and services under the Shell Aviation brand to commercial, general, and military customers across Denmark.
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Deal Analysis
Norwegian, Aalborg Airport, St1, DCC Shell Aviation Denmark, AFSN, and the Danish government announced a partnership on 2026-03-05 for Europe's first state-subsidized domestic route in Denmark. This transport sector initiative utilizes 40% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), with St1 acting as a supplier. The deal value was not disclosed.
- Partnership involves 6 entities: Norwegian, Aalborg Airport, St1, DCC Shell Aviation Denmark, AFSN, Danish government.
- Utilizes 40% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
- Announced 2026-03-05 in Denmark.
- St1 is a Nordic energy group focused on renewable energy.
Source Intelligence
KEY DETAILS
The route will be flown with a 40 percent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blend on all departures in 2026 and 2027. "which will be flown with a 40 percent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blend on all departures in 2026 and 2027." The fuel comes from the St1 refinery in Gothenburg, Sweden. "The fuel comes from the St1 refinery in Gothenburg, Sweden" The SAF consists exclusively of European raw materials produced and distributed by Nordic players. "consists exclusively of European raw materials produced and distributed by Nordic players." The high proportion of SAF reduces emissions from the route by over 3,000 tonnes of fossil carbon dioxide (CO2) per annum from a life-cycle perspective. "The high proportion of SAF in the tank reduces emissions from the route by over 3,000 tonnes of fossil carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) per annum from a life-cycle perspective." The route has been established through public procurement under the Danish government’s “Green Aviation” agreement framework. "The route has been established through public procurement under the Danish government’s “Green Aviation” agreement framework" The route is close to the maximum 50 percent permitted blend under current regulations. "With at least 40 percent, the route is therefore close to the maximum 50 percent permitted blend under current regulations."
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Location
new domestic route in Denmark between Aalborg (AAL) and Copenhagen (CPH)
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Announcement
On March 4, 2026, Niels Hemmingsen (left), CEO, Aalborg Airport; Lars Sandahl Sørensen, CEO, Confederation of Danish Industry (DI); Geir Karlsen, CEO, Norwegian; and Lasse Frimand Jensen, Chairman, Port of Aalborg, officiated at the opening of Europe's first state-subsidized domestic route with 40% SAF blend (photo courtesy Clienti).
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COD
which will be flown with a 40 percent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blend on all departures in 2026 and 2027.
PARTIES MENTIONED IN SOURCE
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Norwegian Group
partner
"Norway-headed Air carrier Norwegian Group has launched a new domestic route in Denmark"
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Aalborg Airport
partner
"In addition to Norwegian, the collaboration includes Aalborg Airport (AAL) – the third largest airport in Denmark"
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St1
supplier
"Finnish energy company St1, the fuel supplier DCC Shell Aviation Denmark"
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DCC Shell Aviation Denmark
supplier
"the fuel supplier DCC Shell Aviation Denmark"
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AFSN
supplier
"and the Norwegian fuel supplier AFSN."
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Danish government
government_partner
"public procurement under the Danish government’s “Green Aviation” agreement framework, through which the Danish state actively supports the use of more SAF."
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Enriched Mar 7, 2026
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