Emerson selected to automate Europe’s first greenfield facility dedicated to SAF
In the Netherlands, Emerson has been awarded a contract by Technip Energies to provide automation technologies for the SkyNRG sustainable aviation fuel plant.
Emerson said the facility will be the first dedicated greenfield SAF production facility in Europe.
Emerson said its DeltaV integrated control and safety system (ICSS) will help ensure safe, reliable startup and long-term operational performance, while reducing project risk for this first-of-its-kind facility.
Currently under construction in Delfzijl, the new SAF facility will support the Netherlands’ efforts to meet the EU’s sustainable aviation fuel mandate. Once fully operational in 2028, the facility is expected to produce approximately 100,000 tons of SAF annually. The plant will convert residual fats and greases into a sustainable “drop-in” fuel that can be blended with conventional jet fuel without requiring modifications to aircraft or fueling infrastructure. The project will also support compliance with the ReFuelEU Aviation Regulation, which requires all jet fuel supplied at EU airports to contain a minimum of 2% SAF from 2025, rising to 70% by 2050.
“Developing Europe’s first dedicated sustainable aviation fuel facility is a major step in scaling SAF production and supporting aviation decarbonization,” said Bart Rosendaal, site director of DSL-01 at SkyNRG. “Working with experienced partners like Technip Energies and Emerson helps ensure we can deliver a safe, reliable and future-ready plant from day one.”
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