Rely secures engineering studies contract for eSAF site in France

Green hydrogen technology integration company Rely said it has been awarded to assist H4 Marseille Fos in early engineering studies for a sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) project in Fos-sur-Mer, Bouches du Rhône, France.

“This project marks a strategic milestone for Rely, reinforcing our position as a leading expert in e-SAF and hydrogen solutions and showcasing our innovative efforts to deliver and de-risk the energy transition in Europe,” said Damien Eyriès, CEO, Rely.

“Leveraging our engineering expertise and our standardisation approach, we are committed to advancing this landmark project towards next development stages, therefore with the aim of accelerating its FID.”

The project aims to position the industrial-port zone as a European hub for hydrogen and e-SAF production.

The site will have nameplate production capacity to produce 75,000 tons of e-SAF from green hydrogen produced by 300MW water electrolyzers, and from captured CO2.

The plant is expected to begin production in 2030.

Rely’s studies will integrate technological providers for CO2 to methanol and methanol-to-jet technological bricks. The studies conducted will pave and accelerate the way for potential FEED study.

H4 Marseille Fos is a leading e-SAF project in the Mediterranean area with its connection to the European pipeline network making it an ideal location to serve Southern and Eastern France.

“This agreement is materialising the structured and robust process of project development implemented by H4 Marseille Fos with major technical players of the sector. Appointing Rely to lead the technical feasibility study of our iconic project marks an important milestone in our development,” added Alexis Martinez, H4 Marseille Fos.