SkyNRG and Skelleftea Kraft are set to launch the SkyKraft eSAF project, which is due to commence in 2030.
The project located in Northern Sweden stands to position Sweden as a leader in energy transition.
SKYKRAFT PROJECT
SkyNRG and Skellefteå Kraft are entering a partnership under the name Project SkyKraft.
The innovative and large-scale project was initiated in 2022. It will further investigate the opportunity to produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from renewable electricity and biogenic CO2, known as eSAF.
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SKYKRAFT ESAF PROJECT
This project will be among the first of its kind globally, positioning Northern Sweden as a leader in energy transition.
eSAF from Project SkyKraft will support the EU’s decarbonization goals and further enhance Skellefteå’s position as Sweden’s hub for next-generation green industry, creating opportunities for the aviation industry to reach net zero emissions.
BENEFITS OF ESAF
The collaboration offers benefits for the production of cleaner fuel for the aviation sector.
The key advantages of Skellefteå for eSAF production include:
- Fossil-free and 100% renewable energy: Access to nearly 100% renewable energy supplied by Skellefteå Kraft from hydro and wind power, enabling continuous and cost-efficient eSAF production.
- Competitive and strategic location: Strategically located by Skellefteå harbor, Project SkyKraft will leverage Skellefteå’s abundant renewable energy sources to support the decarbonization of the aviation industry in a competitive way. They will do this in partnership with one of Sweden’s largest producers of renewable energy.
- Biogenic CO2 potential: Sweden holds the largest potential for biogenic CO2 in Europe – and the Skellefteå region has the industrial scale to provide it. SkyKraft requires approximately 1% of the biogenic CO2 currently emitted in Sweden.
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SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL
With aviation stakeholders having to reduce their environmental impact, increased production of greener fuels is essential.
The production of cleaner fuels is indeed in short supply at present.
This impacts airlines which are in fact being subjected to increased regulations regarding the use of cleaner fuels.
Thus projects aimed at increased production of cleaner aviation fuels are valued. So, this new project is welcomed.
