Zaffra and MB Energy create an eSAF supply chain in Europe
Zaffra and MB Energy have signed a memorandum of understanding to assess a strategic collaboration aimed at boosting the development of eSAF Europe , a market destined to play an increasingly important role in the energy transition of air transport.
The cooperation envisions the creation of a structure capable of connecting synthetic fuel production with the storage, logistics, blending, and distribution infrastructure necessary to supply airports and airlines on a large scale. In this way, both companies aim to facilitate access to new sources of aviation fuel with lower carbon emissions.
MB Energy will provide logistics to expand eSAF in Europe
On one hand, Zaffra brings its expertise in developing synthetic fuels for the aviation sector. On the other, MB Energy would contribute a well-established network of terminals, logistical capabilities, and a presence in key European aviation hubs.
Thanks to this combination, future eSAF production could more efficiently reach markets where demand for sustainable fuels continues to grow due to industry climate goals and European Union regulatory requirements.
In addition, MB Energy will act as a potential buyer of future volumes from the projects developed by Zaffra, an element that could strengthen the commercial viability of the facilities planned for the coming years.
Brandenburg eSAF will be the starting point of the collaboration
Initially, the collaboration will focus on the Brandenburg eSAF project, considered the largest production facility of this type of fuel in Germany.
The plant, jointly developed by Zaffra and ENERTRAG, will be located at the PCK refinery in Schwedt and is scheduled to produce more than 30,000 tons of eSAF annually from 2030.
According to its promoters' forecasts, this capacity would allow covering approximately a quarter of the eSAF obligations established for Germany within the ReFuelEU Aviation regulatory framework promoted by the European Union.
Green hydrogen emerges as a strategic element
Companies are also studying ways to ensure the supply of green hydrogen , an essential raw material for the manufacture of synthetic aviation fuels.
The possibility of using MB Energy's New Energy Gate infrastructure in Hamburg is among the options being considered to ensure the necessary supply for future production projects.
This integration would strengthen the entire eSAF value chain, from obtaining raw materials to the final delivery of fuel to customers in the aviation sector.
A boost for sustainable aviation and energy security
As the airline industry intensifies its efforts to reduce emissions, agreements of this kind seek to solve one of the sector's main challenges: having sufficient volumes of sustainable fuel that can be distributed efficiently.
In this context, the collaboration between both companies aims to promote the growth of sustainable aviation by developing a logistics network prepared to respond to the future demand for eSAF in Europe.
Furthermore, the project could generate economic activity related to infrastructure construction, industrial operations, transportation, and associated services. At the same time, it would contribute to diversifying the continent's available energy sources and strengthening the resilience of supply chains.
Technology aimed at reducing emissions from air transport
Zaffra bases its strategy on the patented G2L™ eFuels technology developed by its shareholders. This system transforms electricity from clean sources, water, and sustainably sourced carbon dioxide into certified synthetic fuel for aviation use.
The company maintains that this process allows for emission reductions of over 90% compared to conventional fuels currently used in aviation.
As regulatory demands and climate commitments in the sector increase, the alliance between Zaffra and MB Energy seeks to lay the foundations for a supply chain capable of supporting the growth of the European eSAF market over the coming decades.
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