Topsoe and Sasol have signed a single-point licensing agreement with SUSTAERO GP Inc. to provide process technologies for a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) project in Canada. The facility will convert abundantly available wood waste into SAF, supporting the aviation industry’s transition to lower-emission fuels.
The project is designed to produce 3,200 barrels per day (BPD) of SAF, with the potential to expand production to three times its initial capacity. SUSTAERO plans to make the final investment decision in 2028, while commercial operations are expected to begin in 2031.
Integrated Technology Solution
Under the agreement, Topsoe and Sasol will deliver their integrated Gas-to-Liquids (G2L™) technology package. The solution combines Topsoe’s hydrogen production, gas reforming and hydroprocessing technologies with Sasol’s Fischer-Tropsch synthesis and product treatment technologies.
According to Hydrocarbon Processing, the project reflects growing demand for commercially proven technologies that can accelerate SAF production while strengthening energy security through diversified fuel sources.
Industry Leaders Highlight Collaboration
Yassir Ghiyati, Chief Commercial Officer at Topsoe, said the partnership demonstrates how proven technologies and strong collaboration can accelerate the commercialization of renewable fuels at scale and support aviation’s shift to lower-emission fuels.
Sarushen Pillay, Executive Vice President for Business Building, Strategy and Technology at Sasol, said SUSTAERO selected the company’s proven Fischer-Tropsch technology for its reliability, scalability and performance. He added that Sasol’s long-standing partnership with Topsoe enables an integrated licensing model that reduces project risk, improves product yields and enhances bankability.
Keith Gillard, CEO of SUSTAERO, said the collaboration strengthens the company’s SOAR™ (Syngas Optimization for Aviation Renewables) architecture by integrating the partners’ G2L technologies. He noted that the project will help advance the production of low-carbon aviation fuels using secure and sustainable feedstocks.
Rising Demand for SAF
Demand for sustainable aviation fuel continues to grow worldwide. According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), global SAF production is expected to reach 1.9 million tonnes in 2025, nearly double the 1 million tonnes produced in 2024. However, this still represents only about 0.6% of global jet fuel production. Meanwhile, the International Energy Agency (IEA) estimates that SAF must account for more than 10% of aviation fuel consumption by 2030 to support the industry’s net-zero emissions target by 2050.
About G2L™ Technology
The G2L™ e-fuels process is a single-point licensing solution that converts renewable feedstocks, such as gasified biomass or captured CO₂ and hydrogen, into sustainable fuels. By integrating technologies from Topsoe and Sasol, the process improves hydrogen utilization, reduces carbon emissions, maximizes fuel yields and provides a reliable pathway for large-scale renewable fuel production.
