Nordic Electrofuel Plans e-SAF Plant in Oman Boosted by Renewable Hydrogen
Key Ideas
  • Nordic Electrofuel aims to establish an e-SAF plant in Oman, utilizing renewable hydrogen from the country's green hydrogen industry, enhancing sustainability in aviation.
  • The company plans to invest in multiple e-SAF production facilities globally, with a focus on the Middle East, including a 350 million litres/year plant in Saudi Arabia.
  • Oman's initiatives, including the OSCAR consortium and partnerships with companies like SkyNRG and local startup Wakud, indicate a growing interest and investment in e-SAF production.
  • The use of renewable electricity, green hydrogen, and CO2 in the production process signifies a shift towards low-carbon jet fuel, aligning with the aviation industry's decarbonization goals.
Norwegian sustainable aviation fuels producer Nordic Electrofuel has announced plans to establish an e-SAF plant in Oman, leveraging renewable hydrogen from the country's emerging green hydrogen industry. The company's Chief Executive, Gunnar Holen, revealed the ambitions in an interview with Argus Media. The project in Oman is part of Electrofuel's broader strategy to set up e-SAF projects in the Middle East, with additional investments planned in Saudi Arabia. The adoption of e-SAF aims to cater to the international aviation industry's low-carbon fuel demands, aligning with the industry's efforts to reduce carbon emissions. Nordic Electrofuel's technology utilizes green hydrogen and CO2 to produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) through Power-to-Liquid (PtL) processes. In addition to the Oman project, the company is working on a pilot plant in Norway and a large-scale e-SAF plant in Saudi Arabia. Oman's Civil Aviation Authority is actively encouraging investments in e-SAF production, with initiatives like the OSCAR consortium and partnerships with companies like SkyNRG and local startup Wakud. The abundance of renewable resources in Oman, such as solar and wind energy, makes it a cost-competitive location for e-SAF production. The global shift towards sustainable aviation fuel production signifies a positive step in reducing the carbon footprint of the aviation sector and promoting a greener future.
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