Atoba Energy, Elyse Energy team up for joint feasibility on SAF

French low-carbon molecule producer Elyse Energy and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) aggregator Atoba Energy have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to accelerate the production of SAF in France.

The two firms will conduct a joint feasibility study scheduled for the second quarter of 2025. The study aims to evaluate and structure Elyse Energy’s SAF production by analysing economic factors, volume objectives, and pricing strategies to best serve the emerging SAF market.

“We are proud to launch this collaboration with Elyse Energy, a leading innovator in second-generation SAF technology and production. Their BioTfueL® process, which integrates biomass conversion (torrefaction, gasification, syngas treatment, and Fischer-Tropsch synthesis) with external hydrogen injection, is a key advancement in enhancing low-carbon fuel yields. We see Elyse Energy having strong potential in our offtake project portfolio,” emphasised Arnaud Namer, co-founder and CEO of ATOBA Energy.

Earlier this week, Elyse Energy along with its partners Axens, Avril and IFPEN, announced collaboration with thyssenkrupp for its BioTfuel technology to produce SAF from end-of-life wood waste & local forestry residues with the addition of green hydrogen.

“One of the most crucial challenges in scaling the nascent bio-SAF and e-SAF industry is the ability to obtain stable and bankable long-term offtake contracts that enable projects to reach final investment decision. The key advantage provided by ATOBA is that they offer this guarantee while significantly reducing risks and commitments for airline clients. We are excited about our opportunity of this partnership,” said Elyse energy director of SAF and methanol project development, Jérémie Bertrand.