Innovative Partnership to Boost Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production in Iceland
Key Ideas
  • Haffner Energy and IðunnH2 collaborate to integrate biocarbon gasification technology into sustainable aviation fuel production in Iceland, addressing supply constraints and boosting profitability.
  • The IðunnH2 project in Helguvík targets 65,000 tonnes of fuel per year, using green hydrogen from local renewable resources to meet EU directives on sustainable aviation fuels.
  • The integration of bio-carbon technology offers economic benefits, reduces dependence on imported fossil fuels, optimizes local resources, and contributes to emissions reduction in the aviation sector.
  • The collaboration sets an example for optimizing sustainable fuel supply chains, overcoming obstacles in resource-constrained environments, and promoting economic and energy stability in the transition to cleaner energy sources.
Haffner Energy and IðunnH2 have signed an agreement to integrate biocarbon gasification technology into the production of sustainable aviation fuel (e-SAF) in Iceland. This collaboration aims to address the supply constraints of biogenic CO2, a costly resource that is difficult to obtain locally despite Iceland's abundance of renewable energy sources. Haffner Energy's innovation involves supplying biocarbon, a solid by-product from biomass thermolysis, which can be gasified on site to generate biogenic carbon, simplifying logistics and reducing costs. The IðunnH2 project in Helguvík targets a capacity of 65,000 tonnes of fuel per year, blending it with conventional kerosene for commercial flights starting in 2028, using green hydrogen from Iceland's geothermal, wind, and water resources. This project aligns with European Union directives on sustainable aviation fuels, gradually increasing the SAF blending ratio over the years. The integration of bio-carbon technology offers both economic and strategic benefits by reducing dependence on imported fossil fuels, utilizing local renewable resources, and meeting emission reduction requirements for the aviation sector. The partnership demonstrates how tailored technological solutions can overcome obstacles in sustainable fuel projects, particularly in resource-constrained environments, promoting economic stability and energy security. The collaboration sets an example for optimizing sustainable fuel supply chains, overcoming obstacles in resource-constrained environments, and promoting economic and energy stability in the transition to cleaner energy sources.
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