Avioxx appoints NIRAS to lead EPC engineering, construction at UK SAF site

Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) technology company Avioxx said it has appointed European engineering and construction firm NIRAS to lead the design review and development of its waste-to-jet-fuel plants in the United Kingdom.

The facility will produce 5,000 tonne-per-year demonstration facility and a 32,000 tonne-per-year commercial plant blueprint.

The company NIRAS, founded in Denmark with operations in more than 20 countries, has delivered major low-carbon projects for clients in energy transition, water, and advanced manufacturing.

“Partnering with NIRAS is a milestone for Avioxx. Their international experience, engineering excellence, and strong sustainability culture align perfectly with our vision to make energy-independent, waste-based SAF a commercial reality,” said Chris Hancock, director at Avioxx, said. “This partnership gives our investors and partners the confidence that our projects will meet the highest technical and environmental standards.”

NIRAS will provide design, engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) development.

“We’re excited to work with Avioxx on such an innovative and forward-looking project. The combination of waste conversion, solid oxide fuel cell power, and Fischer–Tropsch synthesis represents a bold new step in sustainable fuel production,” said Jim Buston, market director at NIRAS. “Our shared focus on practical, scalable solutions makes this partnership a natural fit.”