{"id":164922,"date":"2025-07-02T07:35:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-02T05:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/?p=164922"},"modified":"2025-06-26T16:25:51","modified_gmt":"2025-06-26T14:25:51","slug":"syzygy-plasmonics-begins-development-of-the-worlds-first-electrified-biogas-to-saf-plant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/syzygy-plasmonics-begins-development-of-the-worlds-first-electrified-biogas-to-saf-plant\/","title":{"rendered":"Syzygy Plasmonics Begins Development of the World&#8217;s First Electrified Biogas-to-SAF Plant"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"578\" src=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2025\/06\/Bildschirmfoto-2025-06-26-um-14.58.28-1024x578.png\" alt=\"Clockwise from top left: Demonstration plant enabling the project; fuel produced via Fischer-Tropsch and Syzygy technology at RTI; project site in Uruguay; powered-on RIGELTM reactor\" class=\"wp-image-164960\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.7716262975778547;width:729px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2025\/06\/Bildschirmfoto-2025-06-26-um-14.58.28-1024x578.png 1024w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2025\/06\/Bildschirmfoto-2025-06-26-um-14.58.28-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2025\/06\/Bildschirmfoto-2025-06-26-um-14.58.28-150x85.png 150w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2025\/06\/Bildschirmfoto-2025-06-26-um-14.58.28-768x434.png 768w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2025\/06\/Bildschirmfoto-2025-06-26-um-14.58.28-400x226.png 400w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2025\/06\/Bildschirmfoto-2025-06-26-um-14.58.28.png 1275w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Clockwise from top left: Demonstration plant enabling the project; fuel produced via Fischer-Tropsch and Syzygy technology at RTI; project site in Uruguay; powered-on RIGEL<sup>TM<\/sup> reactor <br>\u00a9 Syzygy Plasmonics<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.plasmonics.tech\/home\">Syzygy Plasmonics<\/a>, the global leader in electrified biogas-to-SAF technology, today announced the initiation of Front-End Engineering and Design (FEED) with&nbsp;Kent&nbsp;for NovaSAF 1, the world&#8217;s first electrified biogas-to-SAF facility. The site will serve as a model for scalable, low-cost sustainable aviation fuel production. This company milestone advances Syzygy&#8217;s mission to seize the significant global opportunity to profitably convert biogas into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) using clean electricity.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Located in Durazno,&nbsp;Uruguay, NovaSAF 1 will produce over 350,000 gallons of ASTM Certified SAF annually, marking a breakthrough in cost-effective, scalable clean fuel. The project is backed by long-term feedstock and site agreements with Estancias del Lago (EDL), one of&nbsp;Uruguay&#8217;s&nbsp;largest dairy and agri-energy operations. Permitting and equipment sourcing is ongoing alongside front-end engineering work led by&nbsp;Kent, a world leader in SAF project development and execution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Powered by Syzygy&#8217;s proprietary NovaSAF\u2122 platform, the facility combines the benefits of biogas and Power-to-Liquids (PtL) technologies, leveraging waste as feedstock, eliminating the need for pipelines or costly separation while achieving ultra-low water use and carbon intensity. Syzygy&#8217;s electrified pathway can potentially qualify as a RFNBO to meet EU regulations. Unique to NovaSAF\u2122&nbsp;is the ability to provide these social and carbon benefits at a production cost that is unmatched by traditional SAF alternatives like HEFA, ATJ, or PtL. The result is a clean fuel solution that is not only scalable and sustainable, but also economically viable by delivering Jet-A parity fuel when fully commercialized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;This is more than just a SAF plant. It&#8217;s a new model for biogas economics,&#8221; said&nbsp;<strong>Trevor Best, CEO of Syzygy Plasmonics<\/strong>. &#8220;We&#8217;re unlocking a global asset class of underutilized biogas sites and turning them into high-value clean fuel hubs without pipelines, costly gas separation, or subsidy dependence. We believe NovaSAF\u2122 represents one of the few viable pathways to producing SAF at Jet Parity and successfully decarbonizing air travel.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"BorlabsCookie _brlbs-cb-youtube\"><div class=\"_brlbs-content-blocker\"> <div class=\"_brlbs-embed _brlbs-video-youtube\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"_brlbs-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-content\/plugins\/borlabs-cookie\/assets\/images\/cb-no-thumbnail.png\" alt=\"YouTube\"> <div class=\"_brlbs-caption\"> <p>By loading the video, you agree to YouTube&#8217;s privacy policy.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/policies.google.com\/privacy?hl=en&amp;gl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Learn more<\/a><\/p> <p><a class=\"_brlbs-btn _brlbs-icon-play-white\" href=\"#\" data-borlabs-cookie-unblock role=\"button\">Load video<\/a><\/p> <p><label><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"unblockAll\" value=\"1\" checked> <small>Always unblock YouTube<\/small><\/label><\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><div class=\"borlabs-hide\" data-borlabs-cookie-type=\"content-blocker\" data-borlabs-cookie-id=\"youtube\"><script type=\"text\/template\">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<\/script><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Transforming Waste Biogas into Sustainable Aviation Fuel &#8211; Syzygy Plasmonics Sets New Path for Industry<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Project Highlights<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Feedstocks<\/strong>: Cow manure\u2013derived biomethane and CO\u2082, renewable electricity, and steam<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fuel Output<\/strong>: Drop-in SAF compliant with ASTM D7566<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Annual Capacity<\/strong>: Over 350,000 gallons SAF<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Estimated Carbon Intensity:&nbsp;<\/strong>&gt;80% reduction vs. Jet-A<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Planned FID<\/strong>: Q4 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Commercial Operations<\/strong>: Q1 2027<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Strategic &amp; Environmental Impact<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&gt;50% higher SAF yield than conventional thermal biogas reforming pathways<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Utilizes both methane and CO<sub>2<\/sub>, naturally found in biogas, as feedstocks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No gas pipelines necessary, no water-intensive processes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Designed for modular, exportable replication in biogas-rich regions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Addresses tens of thousands untapped global biogas sites<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Will comply with EU, US and CORSIA SAF Regulations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;This project reflects our commitment to sustainability while creating local value and advancing Syzygy&#8217;s exciting SAF Platform,&#8221; said&nbsp;<strong>Jose Pedro Sanchez, COO at Estancias del Lago<\/strong>. &#8220;By combining agricultural waste with&nbsp;Uruguay&#8217;snearly 100% renewable grid, we&#8217;re making low-cost and abundant SAF a reality.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;We&#8217;re proud to support Syzygy in delivering the world&#8217;s first profitable biogas-to-SAF plant,&#8221; said&nbsp;<strong>Tom Bullard, EVP Operations, The Americas<\/strong> at&nbsp;Kent. &#8220;This milestone highlights&nbsp;Kent&#8217;s&nbsp;strength in our global capability to bring complex, cutting-edge energy projects to life.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"155\" src=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2025\/06\/Sygygy_Logo.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-164959\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.2903225806451613;width:178px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2025\/06\/Sygygy_Logo.jpg 200w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2025\/06\/Sygygy_Logo-150x116.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Syzygy Plasmonics is a technology startup.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Syzygy Plasmonics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Syzygy Plasmonics, headquartered in&nbsp;Houston,&nbsp;Texas, has pioneered a disruptive platform technology that uses the power of light to meet significant challenges for the petrochemical industry in meeting the demand for lower carbon products, including sustainable aviation fuels. 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