Syzygy Plasmonics, a developer of electrified biogas-to-SAF technology, has initiated Front-End Engineering and Design (FEED) with Kent, a SAF project development and execution company, for NovaSAF 1, the first electrified biogas-to-SAF facility. The facility will be located in Durazno, Uruguay, and is expected to produce over 350,000 gallons of ASTM Certified SAF per year.
“This is more than just a SAF plant. It’s a new model for biogas economics,” said Trevor Best, CEO of Syzygy Plasmonics. “We’re unlocking a global asset class of underutilised biogas sites and turning them into high-value clean fuel hubs without pipelines, costly gas separation, or subsidy dependence. We believe NovaSAF represents one of the few viable pathways to producing SAF at Jet Parity and successfully decarbonising air travel.”
The SAF production is prefaced with long-term feedstock and site agreements with Estancias del Lago (EDL), a dairy and agri-energy operation in Uruguay.
“We’re proud to support Syzygy in delivering the world’s first profitable biogas-to-SAF plant,” commented Tom Bullard, EVP Operations, The Americas at Kent. “This milestone highlights Kent’s strength in our global capability to bring complex, cutting-edge energy projects to life.”
The facility and production process will have the unique ability to produce SAF at a lower cost than traditional SAF alternatives, whilst also maintaining low water use and carbon intensity, which will comply with EU, US and CORSIA SAF Regulations.
“This project reflects our commitment to sustainability while creating local value and advancing Syzygy’s exciting SAF Platform,” added Jose Pedro Sanchez, COO at Estancias del Lago. “By combining agricultural waste with Uruguay’s nearly 100 per cent renewable grid, we’re making low-cost and abundant SAF a reality.”
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