Power2X, Advario to develop 250K TPA e-SAF hub in Rotterdam

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Power2X and Advario have announced a strategic partnership to develop a production and storage hub for sustainable aviation fuel (e-SAF) and synthetic, ultra-low carbon fuels in the Port of Rotterdam.

The Power2X production facility will have the capacity to produce over 250,000 tonnes/year of e-SAF from green hydrogen.

“The project demonstrates our commitment to developing the next-generation of energy infrastructure and accelerating the energy transition. This strategically positioned site and innovative business-model aims to make competitive production of e-SAF at global scale in the heart of Europe possible. It underscores our leadership in driving decarbonization and delivering sustainable solutions for the future,” said Occo Roelofsen, founder and CEO, Power2X.

This would make it the largest e-SAF facility announced to date.

The facility will use imported green methanol produced from green hydrogen and biogenic carbon as feedstock, as well as locally produced green hydrogen.  

Advario will develop an advanced storage and logistics facility with a capacity of approximately 230,000 cubic meters, supported by marine and rail facilities. The location in the Port of Rotterdam offers direct access to European airports, including Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, making it a key hub for the distribution of sustainable aviation fuels and e-fuels.

“This initiative is a prime example of Advario’s strategy to play a frontrunner role in the energy transition. We are very pleased to enter into this longterm partnership with Power2X, providing essential storage and logistics infrastructure for their world-scale e-SAF facility,” added Bas Verkooijen, CEO of Advario.

Advario has already acquired the 26-hectare former Aluchemie site in Rotterdam in April 2023 and has since been working with Power2X to transform it into a hub for new energy solutions.

The site’s access and proximity to the key hydrogen pipeline position it as a prime location for the development of sustainable energy within one of Europe’s major energy and chemical hubs.

Sustainable Aviation Fuel is critical to reducing CO2 emissions, cutting lifecycle carbon emissions by 90% compared to conventional jet fuel. Europe’s ReFuelEU Aviation Regulation mandates the increased use of SAF, including e-SAF from 2030 onwards. The hub will contribute 40% of the required e-SAF volume when it starts up around the turn of the decade, making it a crucial player in Europe’s energy transition.

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