Shell to buy 100% output of Egypt’s first SAF site

Shell has announced a long-term sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) offtake agreement with Green Sky Capital to purchase the green molecules produced at Egypt’s first commercial-scale SAF site.

The project is expected to begin SAF production from 2027 onwards with the capacity to produce up to 145,000 tonnes of SAF per annum including other byproducts such as naphtha and propane.

“By securing 100% of the plant’s output, Shell is strengthening its global supply network for low-carbon fuels and helping aviation meet decarbonisation targets” said Geoff Mansfield, vice-president, low carbon fuels, Shell Trading.

Shell is one of the leading major oil firms to supply SAF around the world. The oil major supplies SAF to over 80 locations around the world.

Earlier in September, Delta Air Lines received delivery of 400,000 gallons of SAF at the Portland International Airport for the first time from Shell.

Shell delivered neat SAF to Zenith Terminal in Portland where it was blended with traditional jet fuel to meet regulatory requirements, then delivered to PDX via barge, truck and pipeline.

Earlier this month, the blended SAF entered the airport’s privately owned fuel supply system.