The aviation industry is responsible for a significant portion of global carbon emissions, and e-SAF represents a critical pathway to reducing its environmental impact. However, scaling e-SAF production is no small feat. Currently, no large-scale e-SAF project has reached FID, and the industry faces numerous barriers, from perceived regulatory uncertainty to technological, market and financial risks.
In this episode, Maximilian Held breaks down the complexities of e-SAF production, the challenges of aligning diverse stakeholders, and the innovative solutions Project SkyPower is championing. From promoting regulatory certainty to stimulating long-term offtake agreements and developing risk-sharing models, the project is focused on overcoming these hurdles.
The next one to two years are critical. With the ReFuelEU Aviation e-SAF mandate set to take effect in 2030, and construction timelines of three to four years, the clock is ticking to bring e-SAF plants to FID. Maximilian explains how Project SkyPower’s 10-point action plan is designed to accelerate progress, with five high-priority actions that could make or break the success of e-SAF in Europe.
But the vision doesn’t stop there. By 2050, the global e-SAF market could be worth over €350 billion. Europe has the opportunity to position itself as a global leader in sustainable fuel production technology and services. This is not just about reducing emissions – it’s about unlocking a massive economic opportunity and driving innovation in the energy sector.
Find out how Project SkyPower is driving this pathway – and why the next few years are so crucial.