Axens and Green Sky Capital partner to develop SAF plant in Egypt
- 200,000 tonnes per annum (200 KTA) SAF facility — announced as the first SAF plant in Egypt and across Africa.
- Targeted production commencement by the end of 2027 on a fast‑track development schedule.
- Technology: Axens' Vegan® HEFA with integrated catalysts, adsorbents, operational support and training.
- Feedstock: local Used Cooking Oil sourcing to decarbonise aviation and position Egypt as a renewable fuels hub for Mediterranean and African markets.
Project overview
Axens is collaborating with Green Sky Capital to develop a 200,000 tonnes per annum (200 KTA) sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production facility in Egypt, which the partners say will be the first SAF plant in Egypt and across Africa. The project is being developed on a fast‑track basis with targeted production commencement by the end of 2027.
Technology and services
SAF will be produced from lipid‑based feedstocks using Axens’ Vegan® HEFA technology. Axens will provide its proprietary technology, integrated catalyst and adsorbent solutions, together with operational support and training services to ensure optimized plant performance and operational reliability.
Strategic MOU and yield improvements
Axens and Green Sky Capital have entered a broader strategic memorandum of understanding focused on further enhancement and optimisation. Collaboration to date has delivered significant SAF yield improvements without compromising utility consumption or by‑product performance, which is expected to materially increase SAF output per ton of feedstock and strengthen project economics versus conventional SAF plants.
Feedstock and market positioning
The facility will prioritise local sourcing of Used Cooking Oil, supporting Egypt’s energy transition ambitions and contributing to aviation sector decarbonisation while positioning Egypt as a strategic renewable fuels hub for the Mediterranean and African markets.
Source: Axens
