The Jet Fuel for Net Zero
Developed by Alfanar, Lighthouse Green Fuels in Teesside, UK, will convert biogenic waste and residues into carbon-negative Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
World-leading
the largest SAF plant of its kind globally
First SAF by 2029
with commercial operations expected in 2030
£2 billion investment
in the UK
1.5 million tonnes
of feedstock processed per year
180 million litres
of SAF and 30 million litres of green naphtha produced per year
4,500 transatlantic flights
from London to New York offset per year
>750,000 tonnes
of CO₂ emissions saved per year with access to CCS, and 350,000 tonnes without
2,000 jobs
created during the construction phase
300 full-time jobs
created in the UK once operational
Transforming waste into sustainable jet fuel
Large volumes of waste materials are underutilised or left unused. This not only harms the environment but overlooks their potential as valuable renewable feedstocks.
By converting these biogenic materials into SAF, we can create a low-carbon alternative to conventional jet fuel. SAF can be blended with existing fuels, helping to reduce emissions from both business and leisure flights.
What is SAF and how is it made?
A world-leading project on Teesside
The Lighthouse Green Fuels project will be the largest of its kind globally, converting over 1.5 million tonnes of biogenic waste and residues into over 180 million litres of second-generation SAF and approximately 30 million litres of green naphtha each year.
This is equivalent to the fuel required for 4,500 transatlantic flights from London to New York per year.
Jet Zero
Reducing our carbon emissions will be a collective effort by individuals, governments, and businesses across the world. The UK government has committed to decarbonising the UK aviation industry by 2050, when it is intended that the UK will be a carbon-neutral country. As part of this commitment, the government announced a strategy for the aviation industry in 2022, known as the Jet Zero Strategy.
