ATOBA Energy and Flying Forest agree long-term SAF offtake agreement

In Finland, ATOBA Energy and Flying Forest announced the signing of a Letter of Intent (LOI) for a long-term SAF offtake agreement. This strategic partnership will support Flying Forest’s groundbreaking project in Finland while advancing ATOBA’s mission to bridge the gap between SAF producers and airlines.

Flying Forest’s innovative project, located in Iisalmi, Finland, will convert local wood waste into sustainable aviation fuel using advanced methanol-to-jet technology. The facility is designed to produce 200,000 tons of SAF annually, across three production lines – with potential expansion to nearby sites.

The project leverages Finland’s abundant forestry residues, with Flying Forest securing agreements with local sawmills for up to 3.75 million tons of sawmill co-products and non-commercial round wood annually. This local feedstock strategy ensures supply security while supporting the circular economy by utilizing waste materials that would otherwise have limited commercial value.