- The DEZiR project in France advances to the FEED stage for eSAF production.
- The project is supported by the 2024 European Innovation Fund and France 2030 program.
- DEZiR focuses on Methanol-to-Jet production to reduce sustainable aviation fuel costs.
- Verso Energy plans to develop seven e-Fuels plants globally, producing 500,000 tons annually.
Project Advancement
The DEZiR eSAF project in Petit-Couronne, Normandie, France, has reached 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 was announced during the Choose France event, emphasizing France's role in fostering innovation and investment in energy transition.
Funding and Goals
Supported by the 2024 European Innovation Fund and the France 2030 program, DEZiR aims to develop a standardized Methanol-to-Jet production platform. This approach seeks to lower the levelized cost of sustainable aviation fuel through innovation and standardization, ensuring scalability and competitiveness.
Global Impact
Part of a broader initiative by Verso Energy, the project plans to develop seven e-Fuels production plants worldwide, targeting an annual production of over 500,000 tons of sustainable aviation fuel. These efforts aim to achieve up to 90% lower lifecycle emissions compared to conventional jet fuel.
