- VolagHy's eSAF project in Kuopio, Finland, will produce 50,000 tonnes of synthetic aviation fuel annually.
- The project is set to begin production in the early 2030s.
- VolagHy plans to scale five eSAF plants across the Nordics by 2040.
- ORLEN aims to enhance hydrogen transmission and storage capabilities.
Partnership Overview
VolagHy has partnered with ORLEN, a leading multi-energy group in Central Europe, to develop renewable hydrogen and sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) supply chains between the Nordics and Poland. This collaboration is a key component of ORLEN's energy transition strategy to 2035, focusing on decarbonizing transport and industrial processes.
Project Details
The partnership centers on VolagHy's flagship eSAF project in Kuopio, Finland, which aims to produce approximately 50,000 tonnes of synthetic aviation fuel per year using renewable hydrogen and biogenic CO₂. The project is expected to commence production in the early 2030s and serves as a model for VolagHy's plan to establish five eSAF plants across the Nordic region by 2040.
Strategic Benefits
For ORLEN, the partnership offers access to future low-carbon fuel supplies and VolagHy's expertise in large-scale Power-to-X and synthetic fuel production. As ORLEN expands its hydrogen transmission and storage capabilities, collaboration with Nordic partners like VolagHy is crucial for building diversified, secure, and cost-competitive supply chains.
Market Impact
This collaboration supports the development of a cross-border European hydrogen and SAF market, linking Finnish renewable fuel production with Polish demand centers. It reflects a shared commitment to climate neutrality, industrial decarbonization, and scalable solutions for hard-to-abate sectors such as aviation.
