- The DRAGON II project is a £600 million investment to produce sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel.
- Construction is set to begin in the second half of 2027, with operations starting in 2030.
- The project will create 300 construction jobs and 150 operational jobs in Humberside.
- LanzaTech received a £6.4 million grant from the UK's Advanced Fuels Fund to support the DRAGON projects.
Project Overview
LanzaTech Global, Inc has chosen Saltend Chemicals Park in Humberside for its DRAGON II project, a £600 million initiative to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel. The project aims to deliver 80,000 tonnes of SAF and 8,000 tonnes of renewable diesel annually, meeting about 1% of the UK's jet fuel needs.
Timeline and Employment
Construction of the facility is scheduled to start in the second half of 2027, with operations expected to commence in 2030. The project will support approximately 300 skilled jobs during construction and 150 jobs once operational.
Government Support and Technology
The UK government has supported the DRAGON projects, awarding LanzaTech a £6.4 million grant from the Department for Transport’s Advanced Fuels Fund. The project will use LanzaJet’s Alcohol-to-Jet process and LanzaTech’s gas fermentation technology to convert waste carbon dioxide and green hydrogen into ethanol, which will then be processed into SAF.
Regional Impact
The project aligns with Humberside's industrial decarbonisation goals and aims to leverage local supply chains and emerging CO2 pipeline infrastructure. It supports the region's transition to a low-carbon hydrogen industry, enhancing economic value and sustainability.
