In Florida, Willis Lease Finance Corporation announced that its subsidiary, Willis Sustainable Fuels (UK) (WSF), has selected Wilton International in Teesside, a site owned and operated by Sembcorp Utilities (UK) Limited, as the location for its SAF project.
The new facility aims to produce 14,000 tons of SAF annually beginning in 2028 and is expected to deliver in excess of an 80% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared to conventional jet fuel, the firm said.
“Wilton International offers the strategic location and world-class infrastructure necessary for the next generation of SAF production,” said Amy Ruddock, SVP Strategy, Sustainability and Transformation, at Willis Lease Finance Corporation. “Our selection of Wilton International underscores the pivotal role Teesside will play in the UK’s energy transition. By leveraging this site’s already renowned capabilities and collaborating with our technology and construction partners, we are advancing the UK’s leadership in sustainable aviation and supporting the creation of a robust local supply chain.”
The plant intends to convert sustainable biomethane, sourced from waste, into aviation fuel. WSF is collaborating with Johnson Matthey and Axens as technology partners, with McDermott leading the engineering.
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