Oklahoma state, EE North America team up for eSAF

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt announced an agreement with EE North America to develop sustainable aviation fuel (e-SAF) in the state.

“This historic partnership marks a significant step forward for Oklahoma,” Governor Stitt said. “By leveraging our business-friendly environment and ‘more of everything’ energy approach with European Energy’s cutting-edge technology, we are building toward a more reliable and affordable energy grid. This is an investment in our future that will create jobs and drive economic growth. Our aim is to ensure that Oklahoma remains at the forefront of energy innovation for generations to come.”

EE North America plans to invest in a multi-phase development of renewable energy projects, including solar, wind, and battery storage.

A key component of this initiative is the production of green hydrogen, which will be converted into e-methanol and, ultimately, e-SAF.

“Our strategy is to develop a full spectrum of renewable energy solutions, including PV, Wind, Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), and Power-to-X (PtX) technologies in Oklahoma,” said Lorena Ciciriello, CEO of EE North America.

“This includes, but is not limited to, green hydrogen, green e-methanol, and e-SAF. By 2027, we aim to achieve 1GW of energy generation capacity across these technologies. We are committed to delivering across the entire value chain for Oklahoma, ensuring that every aspect of our operations contributes to the state’s economic and environmental goals.”

The project will leverage e-fuel production capabilities from Denmark to utilise these learnings in the country. Danish Ambassador to the United States Jesper Møller Sørensen supported the development and said that: “The tie between Denmark and Oklahoma has further strengthened with our collaboration on renewable energy. Combining Denmark’s expertise and Oklahoma’s potential, this partnership will foster sustainable growth, innovation, and economic development. I’m particularly excited about European Energy’s work in Oklahoma, leveraging their experience from the world’s largest e-methanol project in Kassø, Denmark.”

EE North America develops, finances, builds, and operates wind and solar farms as well as PtX projects. Its parent company, European Energy A/S, is based in Copenhagen, Denmark, and has significant and in-depth experience in the development and deployment of renewable energy in four continents.