SAF production in France: Haffner Energy announces new strategic
project
SAF production in France:
Haffner Energy announces new strategic
project
Vitry-le-François, May 16, 2024, 8:00 am (CEST), France
Paris-Vatry SAF is a new Sustainable Aviation Fuel
production project led by Haffner Energy, the company announces
today. This facility is designed to meet the exponential demand for
the decarbonization of air transport. Developed with multiple
public and private partners, Paris-Vatry SAF will be located
at Paris-Vatry airport, in the Grand-Est Region.
“This is a strategic project, as it contributes to the
decarbonization of aviation and reflects the green
reindustrialization policy, a source of job creation, that we are
collectively pursuing. It offers unprecedented development
prospects for the economic and industrial sovereignty of the
Grand-Est Region and of France", states Regional President
Franck Leroy.
The biofuel will be produced using Haffner Energy's patented
technological process, via the thermolysis of local biomass
residues. Marne County (“département de la Marne”) is close to
Paris and owns Paris-Vatry airport, where the project will be
developed. It is also France's leading agricultural county in terms
of Useful Agricultural Surface (SAU), with a remarkably high level
of agricultural residues.
The county has signed an MoU with Haffner Energy.
“Haffner Energy's SAF production project is fully in line with
our ambition to enhance the attractiveness of Paris-Vatry airport
in order to strengthen its economic
development,” says Jean-Marc Roze, President of the Marne
County government. “Our airport has great potential, and the
availability of sustainable aviation fuel will be a competitive
advantage in attracting airlines with regular import and export
flows,” he adds.
An ambitious project to decarbonize
aviation
Paris-Vatry SAF will boast an initial production capacity of
30,000 tonnes of SAF per year, with the option of doubling
production to 60,000 tonnes. A tripling to 90,000 tonnes per year
could also be achieved by adding modules in a second phase of the
project.
Each tonne of SAF amounts to 3 tons of CO2 avoided in the
atmosphere, according to life-cycle analysis. In addition, more
than 3 tonnes of biogenic CO2 are extracted from the SAFNOCA®
process.
This project will contribute to meet regulatory obligations to
decarbonize aviation in Europe. Several airlines have already
expressed a keen interest in the SAF produced at Paris-Vatry
airport, not least because of its proximity to major international
airports, primarily Paris-Charles de Gaulle, but also Luxembourg
and Brussels. Several industry players have expressed an interest
in investing in this project.
SAFNOCA® technology for SAF production
The proprietary SAFNOCA® technology developed by Haffner Energy,
the result of its 30 years' experience, has the unique
characteristic of being feedstock agnostic. Biomass is an abundant
raw material provided it is used in a technology process that
requires no restrictive quality criteria.
A sustainable and competitive SAF project requires the ability
to accept all kinds of biomass without conflicts of use nor
restrictions. This is where the unique positioning of SAFNOCA®
technology comes into play.
A strong contribution to the circular economy,
particularly in agriculture
Agricultural residues with no conflicts of use will provide
local farmers with a significant and stable additional income over
the long term. Biomass handling and logistics will create many
indirect jobs.
A solid ecosystem of partners to contribute to the
project's success
In addition to the partnership with Marne County, the project
will rely on a number of technological partnerships, including with
leading engineering companies.
Haffner Energy has also forged partnerships with several biomass
suppliers (agricultural and forestry residues, energy crops grown
on marginal land) to secure the supply of the biomass required for
this project. This approach is part of a strong commitment to
involve all stakeholders.
A new unit structured around the development of
SAF
Paris-Vatry SAF is the first SAF project announced by Haffner
Energy. The Company is actively developing other SAF projects in
Europe and the United States. Among other things, current
discussions on Paris-Vatry SAF also involve opportunities to
replicate the project internationally.
“These major strategic projects are highly value-creating for
the Company, which is why we have created a dedicated SAF unit
headed by Marcella Franchi, with Francisco Da Silva Passos in
charge of SAF Business Development”, says Philippe Haffner,
Chairman and CEO of the Company.
ABOUT HAFFNER ENERGY
Haffner Energy designs, manufactures, supplies and operates
biofuel and hydrogen solutions using biomass residues. Its
innovative, patented thermolysis technology produces Sustainable
Aviation Fuel, as well as renewable gas, hydrogen and methanol. It
also contributes to regenerating the planet through the
co-production of biogenic CO2 and/or biochar/biocarbon. A
family-owned company co-founded 30 years ago by Marc and Philippe
Haffner, Haffner Energy has been working from the outset to
decarbonize industry and all forms of mobility, as well as
governments and local authorities.
Haffner Energy is listed on Euronext Growth (code ISIN :
FR0014007ND6 – Mnémonique : ALHAF).
CONTACT FOR
INVESTORS
investisseurs@haffner-energy.com
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