Turbe eSAF Project Rotterdam
Publieke samenvatting / Public summary
Aanleiding
Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) will make a major contribution to the decarbonisation of aviation. Current quantities come mainly from upgraded used cooking oil (UCO) via the HEFA pathway. UCO availability is very limited meaning new and affordable production pathways need to be commercialised and scaled-up. Synthetic sustainable aviation fuel, or eSAF is a promising option that is highly scaleable. Metafuels' breakthrough “aerobrew” technology fits into this category - a scaleable technology converting e-methanol (produced using captured sustainable CO2 and renewable hydrogen) to eSAF with market leading high carbon- and energy-efficiency. The technology has progressed from lab-scale development through pilot-scale validation, and will be further tested and optimised at Metafuels' 50l/d tank-to-tank (methanol to jet) demo facility completed in Q4 2025. The next step is to scale-up the aerobrew technology for first time use in an industrial environment with the accredited eSAF product used to fuel commercial aircraft. Metafuels targets to do this through the Turbe eSAF Project (Project) in the Port of Rotterdam.
Doelstelling
The objective of the study is to complete the front-end-loading stage-3 study (FEL 3 Study) for the Project covering all project development activities up to a final investment decision (FID). The Project itself consists of the development, implementation, commissioning, start-up, and operation of a ca. 10 t/d eSAF production facility (eSAF Plant) at the Evos Rotterdam site. The Project will enable cost-effective CO2 reduction in the Dutch Industry. The part of the value chain taking place in the Netherlands is the conversion of methanol to SAF with the emissions being substantially lower than conventional refining and processing of crude oil to jet fuel. More broadly, with e-methanol as feedstock, the aerobrew technology enables the production of eSAF with up to a 90% reduction in lifecycle CO2 emissions compared to conventional jet fuel. The Project is an example of transport and storage of hydrogen carriers (methanol and jet fuel), and their conversion. It will act as a “lighthouse project” and a stepping stone for further scale-up.
Korte omschrijving
The FEL 3 Study with be carried out through several workstreams, including those of project management, technical, commercial, financial and social. The work will be driven by Metafuels and supported by its project participants, including Evos Rotterdam, engineering contractors, permitting consultant, etc. Project management is the backbone of project development ensuring all activities are aligned to deliver a solid basis for investment. The technical workstream defines the core plant, the required interfaces and ensures it is safe to operate and satisfies permitting constraints. The commercial workstream develops all the counterparty agreements to substantiate the business case, forming the basis on which the financing can be structured in the financing workstream. Finally the social workstream covers permitting, engagement with project stakeholders and knowledge sharing.
Resultaat
The FEL 3 Study will deliver all the documents and input needed to take a FID for the Project. Based on a positive FID, the FEL 3 Study will unlock an investment of €40-50 million to implement the Project and bring it into operation. A successful Project will also unlock another ca. €150 million of investment for the Turbe phase 2 follow-on eSAF production facility, a 10x scale-up, which is planned at the same site. The Netherlands is a fantastic location for plants converting methanol to SAF so Metafuels anticipates that it will grow into an important production hub in the mid- to long-term.
Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) will make a major contribution to the decarbonisation of aviation. Current quantities come mainly from upgraded used cooking oil (UCO) via the HEFA pathway. UCO availability is very limited meaning new and affordable production pathways need to be commercialised and scaled-up. Synthetic sustainable aviation fuel, or eSAF is a promising option that is highly scaleable. Metafuels' breakthrough “aerobrew” technology fits into this category - a scaleable technology converting e-methanol (produced using captured sustainable CO2 and renewable hydrogen) to eSAF with market leading high carbon- and energy-efficiency. The technology has progressed from lab-scale development through pilot-scale validation, and will be further tested and optimised at Metafuels' 50l/d tank-to-tank (methanol to jet) demo facility completed in Q4 2025. The next step is to scale-up the aerobrew technology for first time use in an industrial environment with the accredited eSAF product used to fuel commercial aircraft. Metafuels targets to do this through the Turbe eSAF Project (Project) in the Port of Rotterdam.
Doelstelling
The objective of the study is to complete the front-end-loading stage-3 study (FEL 3 Study) for the Project covering all project development activities up to a final investment decision (FID). The Project itself consists of the development, implementation, commissioning, start-up, and operation of a ca. 10 t/d eSAF production facility (eSAF Plant) at the Evos Rotterdam site. The Project will enable cost-effective CO2 reduction in the Dutch Industry. The part of the value chain taking place in the Netherlands is the conversion of methanol to SAF with the emissions being substantially lower than conventional refining and processing of crude oil to jet fuel. More broadly, with e-methanol as feedstock, the aerobrew technology enables the production of eSAF with up to a 90% reduction in lifecycle CO2 emissions compared to conventional jet fuel. The Project is an example of transport and storage of hydrogen carriers (methanol and jet fuel), and their conversion. It will act as a “lighthouse project” and a stepping stone for further scale-up.
Korte omschrijving
The FEL 3 Study with be carried out through several workstreams, including those of project management, technical, commercial, financial and social. The work will be driven by Metafuels and supported by its project participants, including Evos Rotterdam, engineering contractors, permitting consultant, etc. Project management is the backbone of project development ensuring all activities are aligned to deliver a solid basis for investment. The technical workstream defines the core plant, the required interfaces and ensures it is safe to operate and satisfies permitting constraints. The commercial workstream develops all the counterparty agreements to substantiate the business case, forming the basis on which the financing can be structured in the financing workstream. Finally the social workstream covers permitting, engagement with project stakeholders and knowledge sharing.
Resultaat
The FEL 3 Study will deliver all the documents and input needed to take a FID for the Project. Based on a positive FID, the FEL 3 Study will unlock an investment of €40-50 million to implement the Project and bring it into operation. A successful Project will also unlock another ca. €150 million of investment for the Turbe phase 2 follow-on eSAF production facility, a 10x scale-up, which is planned at the same site. The Netherlands is a fantastic location for plants converting methanol to SAF so Metafuels anticipates that it will grow into an important production hub in the mid- to long-term.
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