- DEZiR project in France reaches FEED stage for Methanol-to-Jet production.
- Selected under the 2024 European Innovation Fund and France 2030 program.
- Aims to produce over 500,000 tons of sustainable aviation fuel annually.
- Targets up to 90% lower lifecycle emissions compared to conventional jet fuel.
Project Advancement
The DEZiR eSAF project in Petit-Couronne, Normandie, France, has advanced to the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) stage. This milestone follows a Memorandum of Understanding signed earlier this year, marking a crucial step in the project's technical development.
Strategic Importance
As the first industrial-scale eSAF initiative in France to reach this stage, DEZiR highlights the strategic importance of innovative solutions for decarbonizing the aviation sector. The project underscores France's role in advancing the e-Fuels sector and fostering local expertise.
Funding and Goals
DEZiR is supported by the 2024 European Innovation Fund and the France 2030 program. It focuses on developing a standardized Methanol-to-Jet production platform to reduce the cost of sustainable aviation fuel through innovation and replication.
Global Impact
Part of a broader initiative by Verso Energy, the project aims to develop seven e-Fuels production plants worldwide, targeting over 500,000 tons of sustainable aviation fuel annually. The initiative seeks to achieve up to 90% lower lifecycle emissions compared to conventional jet fuel.
