- Verso Energy plans seven eSAF production sites in France, Finland, and the US.
- eSAF can reduce GHG emissions by 88% compared to conventional jet fuel.
- EU's ReFuel EU initiative requires 35% eSAF in aviation fuel by 2050.
- Verso Energy received EU Innovation Fund Awards for DEZiR and ReSTart projects.
Project Overview
Verso Energy will utilize Honeywell UOP’s eFining methanol-to-jet processing technology to produce electro-sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) at seven planned sites in France, Finland, and the United States. This initiative aims to reduce capital expenses, accelerate market entry, and increase global SAF capacity.
Environmental Impact
Honeywell’s eFining technology uses carbon dioxide from biological sources, renewable power, and hydrogen to produce eSAF. When blended with conventional jet fuel, eSAF can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 88% compared to traditional jet fuel.
Regulatory Context
The European Union's ReFuel EU initiative mandates that aviation fuel supply must include at least 35% eSAF by 2050. Verso Energy's use of Honeywell’s technology is expected to produce approximately 200 million gallons of eSAF annually across the planned facilities.
Funding and Development
Verso Energy has received EU Innovation Fund Awards to support its first two projects, DEZiR and ReSTart, which will be among the first large-scale eSAF production facilities in Europe. The DEZiR project also received funding from the French government and is expected to deliver eSAF by 2030.
