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Sustainable Aviation Fuel
A Fossil-Free Alternative for the Aviation of Tomorrow
The aviation sector is facing a necessary transition. To reduce climate impact and increase energy independence, fossil-free alternatives are required — without compromising flight safety or performance. Especially long-haul flights — responsible for around 70% of aviation’s emissions — require energy-dense solutions, which limits the applicability of battery-electric and hydrogen-powered aircraft in the near term due to technical and infrastructure constraints.
That’s why we are developing one of Europe’s first industrial-scale projects for Sustainable Aviation Fuel produced through the Power-to-Liquid pathway – commonly referred to as e-SAF, a synthetic aviation fuel produced from green electricity, water, and captured carbon dioxide.
Compatible with today’s aircraft engines
No new engines, airport or distribution systems are required — e-SAF works directly with existing infrastructure.
Significantly reduced emissions
Up to 90% lower lifecycle emissions compared to fossil jet fuel.
Future-proof solution
One of the key enablers for phasing out fossil fuels while not compromising on food production.
Made from electricity and recycled carbon dioxide
A circular and electrified alternative to traditional fuels.
How It Works
Using Power-to-Liquid technology, green hydrogen produced on site in Alby is converted into sustainable aviation fuel. By combining the hydrogen with captured carbon dioxide from biogenic and industrial sources, a synthetic hydrocarbon — e-Kerosene — is created.
The chemical and physical properties of e-SAF are nearly identical to those of conventional aviation fuels, making e-SAF compatible with existing aircraft engines and transportation and storage infrastructure. In addition to climate benefits, SAF offers the opportunity to increase the EU’s autonomy and energy independence.
A Growing Market
Recognizing the need for liquid fuels, the European Union has mandated the use of sustainable aviation fuel. Through the ReFuelEU Aviation framework, the EU aims to reduce emissions and fossil fuel consumption by increasing the demand and supply of SAF. The quota starts at 2% in 2025 and gradually increases to 70% SAF in 2050. From 2030, a specific sub-quota for e-SAF has been set, starting at a minimum of 1.2% in 2030 and reaching a minimum of 35% in 2050. This is creating a growing need to produce the fuel at industrial scale, locally in Europe.
The project in Alby is designed to meet this demand. The planned facility is expected to produce up to 80,000 tons of e-Fuel annually, of which min. 75% will be refined to aviation fuel. This corresponds to enough fuel to operate approximately 35,000 flights annually, carrying 6.5 million passengers between Stockholm and Oslo.
Green hydrogen
A key to a global, low-carbon future.
Green hydrogen made from renewable electricity and water is essential for a global low-carbon future, enabling deep decarbonization of hard-to-electrify sectors such as heavy industry while supporting energy system flexibility and security. When produced using renewable energy through electrolysis, hydrogen can replace fossil fuels in industrial processes, where electrification is more difficult for example in the chemical industry, for refineries, and for steel production.
Green hydrogen can also be used to store energy from renewable sources, helping to balance supply and demand. This reduces energy waste from wind and solar by smoothing out peaks and troughs in production.
No co2 emissions
The generation of electricity from hydrogen is free from carbon dioxide emissions.
Energy carrier
Enables the storage of energy from solar and wind sources.
Future solution
One of the key technologies for phasing out fossil fuels.
Can be stored
Can be converted into electricity when it is needed most.
How It Works
Through electrolysis, water (H₂O) is split into oxygen (O₂) and hydrogen (H₂) using renewable electricity. The resulting green hydrogen can be used directly in industrial processes — such as steel production — or as a feedstock in the production of electrofuels like e-SAF and e-Naphtha.
There is over a century of experience in using hydrogen within industry. Over this time, safe methods for producing, storing, transporting, and utilizing hydrogen have been developed and refined. Today, hydrogen is the most widely used industrial gas and is handled safely on a daily basis across many parts of society.
A Growing Market
The EU and many other regions have identified green hydrogen as a strategic key technology for reaching climate targets. Through initiatives like the EU Hydrogen Strategy and IPCEI projects, strong incentives are being created for large-scale production and adoption.
Industries across sectors – from chemicals to steel and transport – are now investing in green hydrogen solutions, and demand is expected to increase significantly over the coming decades.
e-Naphtha
A Sustainable Feedstock for the Chemical Industry
e-Naphtha is a synthetic liquid with chemical properties similar to fossil naphtha. It is mainly used as a feedstock in the chemical industry, for example in the production of plastics, paints, and cosmetics. It also contributes to defossilizing the petrochemical industry as a building block e.g. for gasoline blending.
During the production of e-SAF, e-naphtha emerges as a valuable by-product – enabling more industries to benefit from the same sustainable process.
Fossil-free feedstock
Produced without fossil carbon – a step toward net zero.
Existing infrastructure
Compatible with today’s petrochemical systems.
High purity
Suitable for sensitive products like plastics and cosmetics.
Efficient by-product
Naturally occurs in e-SAF production – nothing goes to waste.
How It Works
When electricity-based processes are used to produce e-SAF via Power-to-Liquid (PtL) technology, e-naphtha is also formed as a by-product., It can be used as a valuable feedstock in industries such as plastics and cosmetics – or as a blending component in gasoline. This creates a circular use of energy and carbon atoms and strengthens the business case for the entire production chain.
A Growing Market
The demand for fossil-free feedstocks is rising rapidly, especially in the chemical industry. The EU’s stricter climate goals and supply chain traceability requirements are driving interest in solutions like e-naphtha. Because it works in existing processes, e-naphtha can be scaled quickly and help decarbonize plastics, paints, cosmetics – and parts of the transport sector.
Chemical companies across Europe are seeking large-scale, reliable sources of e-Naphtha to meet customer expectations and future regulations. The Ånge production facility can play a key role in enabling this transition.
