Advario and Power2X are developing a world-scale production and storage hub for synthetic sustainable aviation fuel (e-SAF) and synthetic, ultra-low carbon fuels in the Port of Rotterdam. This innovative project aims to meet the increasing demand for sustainable fuel solutions in the aviation sector while contributing to Europe’s ambitious decarbonization goals.

About the e-SAF hub
The Power2X production facility on the Advario site will have the capacity to produce over 250,000 tonnes/year of e-SAF, a non-fossil, synthetic fuel made from green hydrogen. This facility will be the largest e-SAF facility announced to date, generating sufficient ultra-low carbon fuel to fully power approximately 7,000 flights annually between Amsterdam and New York.
The facility will utilize imported green methanol produced from green hydrogen and biogenic carbon as feedstock, as well as locally produced green hydrogen. Green methanol will be imported from regions where renewable energy and green hydrogen are abundant.
Advario will develop an advanced storage and logistics facility with a capacity of approximately 230,000 cubic meters, supported by marine and rail infrastructure, to ensure a stable supply chain for green molecules.

Decarbonizing aviation
Sustainable aviation fuel is critical for reducing CO2 emissions, cutting lifecycle carbon emissions by 90% compared to conventional jet fuel. Europe’s ReFuelEU Aviation Regulation mandates the increased use of sustainable aviation fuel (e-SAF), starting in 2030. This hub will contribute 40% of the required e-SAF volume when it starts up around the turn of the decade, positioning it as a crucial player in Europe’s energy transition.
Developing the next generation energy hub
Advario acquired the 26-hectare former Aluchemie site in Rotterdam in April 2023 and has been working with Power2X to transform it into a hub for new energy solutions. With its waterfront access and proximity to the key hydrogen pipeline, the site is ideally positioned for the development of sustainable energy within one of Europe’s major energy and chemical hubs.
The hub’s strategic location in the Port of Rotterdam offers direct access to key European airports, including Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, making it a vital hub for the distribution of sustainable aviation fuels and e-fuels.
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