Energy & Fuels

Powering the energy transition with smart, sustainable engineering

Decarbonising energy systems is a cornerstone of the global net-zero transformation. To achieve climate targets, industries must shift away from conventional energy sources and adopt clean, efficient alternatives—without compromising performance, safety, or resilience.

From hydrogen to e-fuels, electrification to carbon capture, the challenge is complex and highly technical. It calls for in-depth engineering expertise and system-wide thinking to design, validate and implement energy solutions that meet tomorrow’s demands.

Why Airbus Protect?

At Airbus Protect, we help our clients navigate the energy transition by providing expert support across the entire energy and fuel value chain—from R&D and design to operations and infrastructure development.

We combine strong domain knowledge in industrial and aeronautical systems with cutting-edge insights into new fuels, electrification, and decarbonisation technologies. Whether you’re designing future programmes, scaling low-carbon infrastructure, or exploring hydrogen integration, our teams ensure your projects are future-proof and regulation-ready.

With us, the energy transition becomes a catalyst for innovation, not a barrier.

Our areas of expertise

Support to Engineering & Design for enabling the energy transition:

  • Guidance through the design and integration of next-generation energy solutions
  • Risk-based engineering approach tailored to safety, sustainability, and performance

New Fuels (SAF, eSAF, H₂/LH₂)

  • Engineering support for integration of sustainable and synthetic aviation fuels
  • Assessment of hydrogen in both gaseous and liquid forms, including storage, distribution, and operational impact
  • Compliance with emerging fuel standards and safety frameworks

E2E Electrification

  • Design and assessment of complete electrification chains from energy generation to storage and consumption
  • Expertise in battery systems, energy storage solutions, and electrified transport use cases
  • Evaluation of grid and system integration challenges for industrial applications

Energy Transition – Nuclear & Renewables

  • Strategic and technical support for transitioning to low-carbon and renewable energy systems
  • Assessment of hybrid and multi-source energy configurations for resilient operations
  • Integration of nuclear and renewable energy in complex industrial ecosystems

Production, Transport, Infrastructure, Use

  • System-wide risk and performance assessment for new energy infrastructures
  • Engineering consultancy for transport networks and fuel handling processes
  • Support for safe, scalable implementation in real-world environments

Carbon Capture, Utilisation & Storage (CCUS)

  • Technical evaluation of carbon capture technologies and applications
  • Feasibility studies and risk assessments for storage and utilisation projects
  • Support in aligning CCUS strategies with industrial decarbonisation goals

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