Topsoe to supply tech for China’s Zhejiang SAF project

Global technology firm Topsoe announced that it has been selected by energy transition company Zhejiang Jianglan to provide technology and services to produce sustainable aviation fuel.

“We’re very pleased to work with Zhejiang Jianglan on this project as scaling SAF supply is essential to decarbonize aviation. Our partnership with Zhejiang Jianglan marks another key step in building out SAF supply and at the same time support evolving energy needs globally,” said Elena Scaltritti, chief commercial officer at Topsoe.

The project is located in Zhoushan City in the eastern province of Zhejiang, China, and will utilize Topsoe’s HydroFlex® technology, licensing, technical expertise and engineering services as well as its proprietary catalysts for SAF production.

“Jianglan is building a closed-loop full industrial chain of ‘feedstock collection and efficient conversion for low-carbon application’ by leveraging its biomass collection and storage network … At the same time, the Bank of China will utilize its global advantages and comprehensive services to actively support the development of the Xiaoguoju Green Petrochemical Expansion Zone, empowering the upgrade of the green energy industry. Together, all parties aim to create a world-class, domestically leading SAF production base,” said Mr. Hu Bowei, chairman of Zhejiang Jianglan Bio-energy Technology.

The facility is expected to start construction in September 2025, with operations due to commence in December 2026. Once fully operational, the site will produce 300,000 tons of SAF annually. It will initially supply European customers with plans to subsequently target China’s local market.