SkyNRG Begins Construction of First SAF Plant in the Netherlands

Project Overview

SkyNRG has achieved financial close for its first Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) plant, DSL-01, located in Delfzijl, Netherlands. The facility will produce 100,000 tonnes of SAF and 35,000 tonnes of sustainable by-products annually, utilizing the hydroprocessed esters and fatty acids (HEFA) pathway with Topsoe’s HydroFlex technology.

Environmental Impact

The plant aims to reduce lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 80% compared to fossil jet fuel, with potential to exceed 90% through increased electrification and reduced natural gas use. This initiative supports the sustainability goals of Groningen Seaports and the Province of Groningen.

Timeline and Development

Following a seven-year development phase, construction has commenced with completion expected by mid-2028. The project marks SkyNRG's transition from SAF sourcing and distribution to owning and operating production capacity.

Partnerships and Financing

KLM is the primary off-taker for the SAF produced, aiding its compliance with European sustainability regulations. The project is the first commercial-scale SAF plant to secure non-recourse project financing, involving shareholders like KLM, Macquarie Group, and APG. Evercore and Clifford Chance served as equity financing and legal advisors, respectively, while Technip Energies is the EPC contractor.

Future Developments

SkyNRG is also developing Project Wigeon in the Pacific Northwest, USA, with Boeing, and Project SkyKraft in Northern Sweden with Skellefteå Kraft, focusing on e-SAF production from renewable electricity, green hydrogen, and biogenic CO2.