Syzygy Plasmonics, a global leader in clean fuel innovation, has launched front-end engineering and design (FEED) work for NovaSAF 1, the world’s first electrified biogas-to-sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) facility. The project, located in Durazno, Uruguay, is being developed in partnership with Kent, a firm known for its experience in SAF project execution, reports Biomass Magazine.
NovaSAF 1 is expected to produce more than 350,000 gallons of ASTM-certified SAF each year, using biogas and clean electricity in a breakthrough production process that aims to cut costs and carbon emissions. Syzygy says the plant will serve as a blueprint for scalable and low-cost SAF production worldwide.
The facility is backed by long-term agreements with Estancias del Lago (EDL), one of Uruguay’s largest dairy and agri-energy operations, securing both the site and biogas feedstock for the project. Permitting and equipment sourcing are underway in parallel with engineering design.
The plant will run on Syzygy’s proprietary NovaSAF platform, which merges biogas use with Power-to-Liquids (PtL) technology. By using waste as a feedstock and avoiding the need for gas pipelines or intensive water use, the process is designed to be both resource-efficient and environmentally responsible.
Syzygy says NovaSAF could meet EU Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin (RFNBO) criteria, positioning it as a potential solution to global regulatory demands. Unlike more established SAF production methods—such as HEFA, ATJ, or traditional PtL—NovaSAF aims to deliver sustainable jet fuel at a cost that matches conventional Jet-A fuel once fully commercialized.
The company views NovaSAF 1 as a major milestone in its mission to convert biogas into clean fuel using renewable electricity, and a model for the future of sustainable aviation fuel.
