In Uruguay, Avalon BioEnergy Uruguay S.A., a subsidiary of the U.S.-based Avalon Energy Group LLC, launched plans for its first fully integrated Agriculture-Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) biorefinery in Latin America, located in Uruguay. This project is endorsed by the Ministry of Environment, and the Government of Uruguay.
The proposed SAF biorefinery will significantly contribute to reducing emissions from air travel, offering up to an 80% reduction compared to traditional fossil fuel-based jet fuels. The initiative integrates a sustainable agricultural strategy to cultivate proprietary non-edible oil seed crops alongside green hydrogen production through solar-powered electrolysis, establishing a low-carbon SAF supply chain. This innovative model aligns with global efforts to decarbonize the aviation sector without putting pressure on food commodities for energy use.
The SAF project, designated as a high-impact clean energy initiative of national interest, has a projected cost of $380 million and includes plans for a 100,000 MT per year SAF production facility utilizing the Hydrotreated Esters and Fatty Acids (HEFA) process. It also includes the development of a 50 MW solar power plant to produce green hydrogen, a critical component for SAF production.
Tags: Avalon BioEnergy, SAF, Uruguay
Category: Fuels
