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The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to the SAF Valley of Death

June 18, 2026 |

The critical failure point for sustainable aviation fuel scaling lies between the first-of-a-kind (FOAK) and second plants. Lenders typically demand 18 to 24 months of FOAK operating data before financing a second facility, a delay that scatters vital engineering teams and forfeits construction slots. To cross this “valley of death,” developers must design replicable plant templates, lock in continuous EPC capacity, and utilize phased Final Investment Decisions tied to early performance milestones rather than extensive historical data.

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