Boeing has joined forces with Norsk e-Fuel to support one of Europe’s first large-scale Power-to-Liquids (PtL) facilities, marking a significant step in advancing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production. The collaboration is aimed at increasing SAF availability in the Nordics and globally, contributing to the aviation industry’s goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Norsk e-Fuel will produce electro-SAF (e-SAF) using the PtL process, which combines green hydrogen generated from fossil-free energy with recycled CO₂ from biogenic sources. This sustainable fuel could reduce the lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions of air travel by over 90% compared to traditional jet fuel. Steve Gillard, Boeing’s regional sustainability director, emphasized the importance of fossil-free energy in speeding up SAF production to meet carbon reduction targets for 2050.
Currently, SAF accounts for just 0.53% of global commercial fuel use, but the EU’s RefuelEU SAF initiative aims to increase this to 6% by 2030 and 70% by 2050. The initiative also includes sub-mandates for e-SAF, such as the type produced by Norsk e-Fuel, which targets 1.2% in 2030 and 35% by 2050.
Boeing’s investment is a key step toward meeting these SAF targets, supporting EU commitments, and enhancing energy security across the Nordics. The partnership will also help shape policies to ensure the global SAF industry’s economic sustainability and the long-term competitiveness of aviation in the region.
Lars Bjørn Larsen, CCO of Norsk e-Fuel, expressed that Boeing’s investment would accelerate the company’s project pipeline and support the aviation industry’s transition to net-zero emissions. The partnership combines Boeing’s leadership in the SAF sector with Norsk e-Fuel’s technological expertise and strong industry network, including partnerships with Norwegian, Norway’s largest air carrier.
Geir Karlsen, CEO of Norwegian, welcomed Boeing’s investment as a milestone for Norsk e-Fuel, reinforcing the importance of a supportive policy environment to maximize the potential of e-fuel production in Norway.
