In the Netherlands, the Port of Rotterdam reported that Swiss aviation technology company Metafuels AG is to open a new synthetic sustainable aviation fuel (e-SAF) production plant in the Port of Rotterdam. Metafuels is collaborating with Evos to integrate the plant into their Rotterdam site. The Evos Rotterdam terminal is a dedicated multimodal methanol hub and the largest ethanol storage provider in Europe. It offers full connectivity across vessel, barge, truck, and rail, with facilities to store renewable methanol that meets International Methanol Producers and Consumers Association (IMPCA) specifications. Boudewijn Siemons, CEO Port of Rotterdam, sdaid: “We are delighted that Metafuels, as an innovative producer of e-SAF, has chosen Rotterdam for the development of a new production facility. We welcome their collaboration with EVOS, allowing Metafuels to use EVOS’ existing methanol infrastructure. This development contributes to the climate goals for aviation and further strengthens Rotterdam’s position as a leading hub for renewable fuels.”
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