F&Bio completes phase 1 of Ghana SAF site
Ghanaian recycling company F&B Bio Recyclage said it has successfully completed Phase 1 of its 2,000 tons per day municipal solid waste conversion facility to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Ghana.
The facility will combine gasification and Fischer-Tropsch technologies to convert municipal solid waste into high-value sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and biodiesel. The first phase included project definition and scope, technology selection and partner engagement, site identification, feedstock assessment, financial and commercial structuring and key stakeholders engagement.
The company said the completion of first phase will ensure technical foundation for a commercial-scale operation capable of processing 2,000 tons of solid waste daily while producing sustainable transportation fuels that meet international aviation and automotive standards.
“This project stands at the crossroads of two global challenges – waste management and decarbonisation of transportation. Our Phase-1 completion confirms that we can turn trash into clean jet fuel at scale in Ghana, with measurable environmental and economic impact,” said Frederick Opoku Agyekum, project development director at F&B Bio Recyclage.
The company said they have already received interest from international SAF off takers, infrastructure investors, and development finance institutions due to its replicable model, positive carbon intensity profile, and scalability across emerging and developed markets alike.
F&B said they have established strong partnerships with local governments, waste management authorities, as well as leading technology and engineering partners to ensure smooth project implementation.
In terms of technology, the project leverages gasification technology to convert solid waste – such as municipal solid waste or industrial residues – into syngas. This syngas is then processed through Fischer-Tropsch synthesis to produce liquid hydrocarbons suitable for use as SAF and biodiesel.
Laying out the next steps, the company said it is now advancing to Phase 2 to focus on detailed engineering and procurement activities, environmental permitting and regulatory approvals, construction planning and contractor selection and financial close and project financing completion.
“We are currently receiving proposals for Phase 2 from qualified engineering firms and technology partners, to progress toward the front-end engineering design (PRE-FEED) phase. This will be followed by a comprehensive FEED (FEL-3) phase, culminating in the final investment decision (FID) and the commencement of Construction,” the company said.