SkyFuelH2 – launching a sustainable aviation industry

Achieving the global climate targets requires high ambitions and large investments. SkyFuelH2 is a highly innovative industrial project by Uniper which aims to establish a unique, first-of-its-kind production facility for sustainable aviation fuel. Långsele, in Sollefteå, holds the perfect mix of electricity and biomass supply as well as suitable land areas.

By being able to supply up to 10% of the Swedish aviation industry’s annual fuel consumption with a sustainable alternative, SkyFuelH2 would be the launch of a brand-new industry to enable the climate transition of the aviation industry. If established, the project would support job creation in the local area, both directly and indirectly.

 

Sweden is well-situated

Sweden has a strong international position when it comes to leading the way in climate change, and sustainable aviation fuel is no exception. Thanks to good access to residual products from industry and the forest, Sweden has particularly good conditions for developing the aviation fuel of the future.

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SkyfuelH2: Sustainable aviation fuel

On April 27, 2022, Uniper presented a letter of intent regarding SkyFuelH2 at a press conference in Sollefteå together with Minister of Enterprise Karl-Petter Thorwaldsson. The letter of intent was signed with Sollefteå municipality and was about further investigating the possibility of establishing SkyFuelH2 in Långsele.
 
The close collaboration with Sollefteå municipality has since continued. More technical investigations will be carried out as part of the further development of the facility. A consultation process has taken place to meet residents, local businesses and associations, politicians and relevant authorities before an application for an environmental permit is submitted. 
 
During 2023 Sollefteå municipality finalised the zoning process for the Hamre area, where SkyFuelH2 will be constructed. On October 5 2023 Uniper and Sollefteå municipality signed the agreements that are needed to secure the land for the development of SkyFuelH2. Consultations for the planned activities were carried out during the period 14 August to 5 October 2023.
 
The latest development concerns Uniper's partner in the project, South African Sasol ecoFT, who are experts in Fischer-Tropsch technology. Recently, the company decided to withdraw as a partner in the project due to a strategy change in their parent company. Changing circumstances are not uncommon when working on innovative, unique projects. Uniper’s focus now is to explore alternative solutions, including new partners for the project. 
 
After thorough investigations and consultation processes, the ambition is to start the construction of the facility in 2026, to supply the aviation industry with sustainable aviation fuel by 2029.
 
Uniper continues to be proud of SkyFuelH2's potential to contribute to global climate goals and the industrial revolution in northern Sweden.

SkyfuelH2 is co-funded by

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Co-financed by Swedish Energy Agency

"Industriklivet" is the Swedish government's long-term investment to support the climate goal of net zero emissions in 2045.

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