Innovative Partnership to Drive Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production in Iceland
Key Ideas
- Haffner Energy and IðunnH2 have signed an agreement to integrate unique technology in a 65,000 tonnes/year e-SAF project near Keflavík Airport.
- The project combines green hydrogen with biogenic carbon to produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel, addressing the challenge of limited access to biogenic carbon in the area.
- Haffner Energy's technology of supplying solid biocarbon onsite is set to revolutionize the economics of e-SAF production, making projects economically viable.
- The e-SAF facility in Helguvík, Iceland, will produce 65,000 tons of carbon-neutral SAF using green hydrogen from renewable sources, aligning with the SAF EU mandate.
Haffner Energy, a provider of biomass-to-clean fuels solutions, and IðunnH2, a green hydrogen developer, have signed a significant agreement to enhance Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production in Iceland. The collaboration aims to integrate Haffner Energy's innovative technology in a 65,000 tonnes/year e-SAF project located near Keflavík International Airport. This project will leverage Iceland's renewable power grid to produce e-SAF by combining green hydrogen with biogenic carbon sourced from Haffner Energy's biocarbon gasification technology.
The utilization of biogenic carbon, particularly biocarbon generated onsite, is expected to address the challenge faced by many hydrogen and e-fuel projects, especially in areas with limited access to biogenic carbon like Iceland. By supplying solid biocarbon, Haffner Energy aims to revolutionize the economics of e-SAF production, making projects more economically viable.
The e-SAF facility in Helguvík, Iceland, operated by IðunnH2, is set to produce 65,000 tons of carbon-neutral SAF by 2028. The facility will utilize green hydrogen from renewable sources such as wind, geothermal, and hydropower. This production aligns with the SAF EU mandate, aiming to supply a significant portion of Iceland's jet fuel demand, exceeding the 2030 blending requirement.
The agreement between Haffner Energy and IðunnH2 is lauded by both companies' leadership, highlighting the importance of accessing biogenic carbon for the development of e-SAF and other e-fuels crucial for Iceland's energy transition. This partnership not only contributes to reducing emissions but also enhances energy security and decreases import dependence for Iceland. The project signifies a milestone in driving competitive e-SAF production with innovative technology, bridging technological and geographical gaps for sustainable fuel production.
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