Haffner Energy, IGNIS P2X launch bio/e-SAF project AeroVerde in Spain

Biofuels company Haffner Energy and power-to-energy player IGNIS P2X announced the kick off of their bio/e-SAF collaborative project AeroVerde.

The two firms will begin working on finalising the location for the site in Spain.

“AeroVerde emerged from our recognition of Haffner Energy’s innovative approach to creating value from residual biomass,” said Gustav Granberg, director of P2X Business Development & Strategy. “At IGNIS P2X, we are actively exploring opportunities to expand our footprint in the bio and e-SAF production market, and Haffner Energy was a natural partner to engage with. We are now entering an initial phase focused on identifying the optimal project location in Spain.”

Haffner Energy’s technology converts residual biomass into a hydrogen-rich syngas that can be used to produce bioSAF, an advanced biofuel, through various pathways such as alcohol-to-jet and Fisher-Tropsch.

In addition, excess biogenic CO2 from the syngas production process can be combined with renewable hydrogen of non-biological origin (RFNBO) produced by IGNIS P2X, to produce e-SAF.

AeroVerde’s first site will be located to optimise local residual biomass supplies and distance to the point of use by offtakers.

“The circular economy approach is a pillar of our business model. We are excited to embark on this journey with IGNIS P2X: our shared values and IGNIS’s clout in the Spanish market make them the perfect partner for us in the Iberic peninsula”, stated Marcella Franchi, chief commercial officer and Head of SAF at Haffner Energy.

As the largest independent energy manager in Spain, IGNIS manages over 9 GW of power assets for third parties domestically and internationally. The company launched its P2X platform in 2024, Ignis P2X, to develop green hydrogen, ammonia, and other clean technology projects in Spain and internationally.