Technip Energies Secures Contract for SkyNRG's SAF Project in Netherlands

Key highlights
  • The DSL-01 project will produce 100,000 tons of SAF annually using HEFA technology.
  • The facility will process sustainable waste feedstocks like used cooking oil.
  • An advanced feedstock pre-treatment unit and on-site hydrogen plant will be integrated.
  • The contract value is between €500 million and €1 billion.
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SkyNRG Delfzijl DSL-01 SAF Plant · The Netherlands
Under Construction
2019
2026-02-12
2026-02
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Operational / Completed · expected date for subscribers

Project Overview

Technip Energies has been awarded a substantial contract by SkyNRG for the DSL-01 project, a new Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production facility in Delfzijl, Netherlands. The project involves Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning (EPCC) for Europe's first standalone greenfield SAF production facility.

Production Capacity and Technology

The DSL-01 project is designed to produce 100,000 tons of SAF per year using the Hydroprocessed Esters and Fatty Acids (HEFA) pathway. It will process sustainable waste feedstocks, such as used cooking oil, to achieve this output.

Facility Features

The project will integrate an advanced feedstock pre-treatment unit and an on-site hydrogen plant based on Technip Energies’ proprietary Steam Methane Reforming (SMR) technology. This setup aims to enhance cost efficiency and reduce lifecycle emissions, supporting large-scale competitive SAF production.

Contract Details

This contract is Technip Energies' sixth HEFA-based SAF project in Europe, reinforcing its role in expanding sustainable aviation fuel capacities in the region. The contract value is classified as substantial, representing between €500 million and €1 billion in revenue.

Source: T.EN

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