Fuelling Future Flight
From Teesside, we’re developing the UK’s first commercial refinery in decades, using proven technology to produce more than 180 million litres of low-carbon Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) every year - fuelling future flight around the world.
FEED Complete
progressing towards construction
180m litres
SAF annually
>750kt CO₂
saved annually with CCS
3,750 jobs
supported acorss the UK
£8bn+ GVA
across construction and operations
Why aviation needs SAF
The world needs new fuels for sustainable flight. Second-generation SAF offers a practical path forward - and Lighthouse Green Fuels is building it here in the UK.
A sector under pressure
Aviation produces 2% of global CO₂ today - set to hit 22% by 2050 if unchecked. SAF must provide 65% of the required emissions reductions to reach net zero. Batteries and hydrogen aren't viable solutions for long-haul flight.
Our answer in the UK
Lighthouse Green Fuels is a multibillion-pound investment that will produce 180 million litres of sustainable SAF each year - enough for 27,000 short-haul flights. A true drop-in fuel: proven, compatible with today’s aircraft, and ready now to reduce emissions.
The Lighthouse Green Fuels Project
From feedstock to flight: delivering cleaner skies, national infrastructure, and lasting value.
Teesside: A UK hub for clean aviation
At Seal Sands in Teesside, Lighthouse Green Fuels is developing one of Europe’s largest second-generation SAF facilities - creating jobs, driving investment and helping build the UK's clean aviation future.
Real impact, lasting value
LGF will produce 180m litres of SAF and 30m litres of renewable naphtha annually - enough for 27,000 short-haul flights. With carbon capture, emissions savings could reach over a 200% net reduction in the future compared to fossil jet fuel, cementing Teesside’s global green fuels role.
Proven technology, ready to deliver
Using proven gasification and Fischer–Tropsch technology, LGF will process 1.5m tonnes of biogenic wastes abd residues into SAF each year: a Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) ready, drop-in solution for one of the world’s toughest decarbonisation challenges.
United in purpose: a team with global expertise and local commitment
Lighthouse Green Fuels is led by experienced engineers, project managers, and sustainability experts, drawing on Alfanar’s global capabilities in clean energy and infrastructure delivery. Backed by 28,000 staff across 24 countries, Alfanar brings five decades of proven experience - from solar and wind to digital grids and industrial systems - to deliver the UK’s flagship SAF facility in Teesside.
Why SAF matters, and where LGF fits in
Sustainable aviation fuel is central to net zero flight. Learn more about the global challenge, Lighthouse Green Fuels’ role, and the UK policies enabling delivery.
Without new fuels, emissions will rise
Aviation emits 2% of global CO₂, rising fast. With batteries and hydrogen out of reach for long haul, SAF must deliver 65% of the sector’s cuts - scaling to 445m tonnes a year: equal to 3,000 LGF-scale plants.
The UK’s flagship advanced SAF project
Lighthouse Green Fuels is the UK’s most advanced second-generation project. Front End Engineering Design (FEED) was completed in May 2026, bringing the project closer to construction.
Strengthening UK fuel security
Lighthouse Green Fuels will establish large-scale domestic SAF production in Teesside, supporting UK jobs, investment and industrial capability while strengthening the resilience of the aviation fuel supply chain. By developing domestic refining, engineering, manufacturing, logistics and carbon capture capability, LGF can help retain critical infrastructure and expertise in the UK for decades to come.
