Power2X and Advario will develop a green hydrogen-based sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production facility in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
The plant is expected to have a production capacity of over 250,000 tonnes of e-SAF per year, representing the “largest” facility announced to date.
Green methanol produced from green hydrogen and biogenic carbon will be imported for use as feedstock, whilst green hydrogen will also be produced locally. Advario will create a storage and logistics facility, supported by marine and rail facilities, to ensure a stable supply chain for the green molecules.
The hub will be strategically located to offer direct access to European airports, such as Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. H2 View understands that the produced SAF could power approximately 7,000 flights between Amsterdam and New York annually.
With waterfront access and proximity to the key hydrogen pipeline, the site is positioned as a prime location for the development of sustainable energy within one of Europe’s major energy and chemical hubs.
“This site and innovative business model aims to make competitive production of SAF at a global scale in heart of Europe possible,” claimed Occo Roelofsen, Founder and CEO of Power2X. “It underscores our leadership in driving decarbonisation and delivering sustainable solutions for the future.”
Boudewijn Siemons, CEO of the Port of Rotterdam Authority, added, “SAF production facilities in Rotterdam currently supply 24% of Europe’s aviation fuel need. According to the EU’s target, 20% of all aviation fuel is to be produced from renewable sources.
“The production of e-SAF in Rotterdam is therefore important to meet future SAF demand. This project by Advario and Power2X is an example of the successful conversion of land in the Port of Rotterdam from fossil fuel to green, sustainable production.”
SAF production projects have faced growing challenges within the hydrogen industry. For example, on October 10, Uniper and Sasol cancelled their 200MW SAF project in Sweden, underscoring the difficulties in advancing large-scale initiatives.
Read more: Uniper and Sasol cancel 200MW hydrogen project amid market hurdles
The two companies reportedly cited slow market development, insufficient regulations and cost increases as key factors that led to scrapping the SkyFuelH2 project.
