Technip Energies wins major EPCC contract from SkyNRG to build Europe’s first standalone 100,000-ton SAF plant in Delfzijl, Netherlands.
Technip Energies has secured a major contract from SkyNRG for the development of the DSL-01 Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) project in Delfzijl. The announcement marks a significant milestone in Europe’s transition toward low-carbon aviation fuels and strengthens the long-standing partnership between the two companies.
The contract awarded to Technip Energies is classified as “substantial,” reflecting a considerable project value. Under its scope, the company will carry out Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning (EPCC) services for the new facility. The DSL-01 project represents Europe’s first standalone greenfield SAF production plant, purpose-built exclusively for sustainable aviation fuel manufacturing rather than being integrated into an existing refinery complex.
This award follows the successful completion of the Front-End Engineering & Design (FEED) phase, which was also undertaken by Technip Energies. The transition from FEED to full EPCC execution signals that the project has moved into its next critical phase, paving the way for physical construction and eventual commissioning. The development underscores the confidence SkyNRG has placed in Technip Energies’ technical capabilities and project delivery expertise.
Once operational, the DSL-01 plant is expected to produce approximately 100,000 tons of SAF annually. The facility will use the Hydroprocessed Esters and Fatty Acids (HEFA) pathway, a widely recognized and commercially proven technology for SAF production. The process converts sustainable waste-based feedstocks—such as used cooking oil and other residual fats—into aviation fuel that can significantly reduce lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions compared to conventional jet fuel.
A key feature of the project is the integration of an advanced feedstock pre-treatment unit, which will ensure that waste-based raw materials meet stringent processing specifications. In addition, the site will include an on-site hydrogen production plant utilizing Technip Energies’ proprietary Steam Methane Reforming (SMR) technology. By incorporating hydrogen production within the facility, the project aims to enhance operational efficiency, reduce overall costs, and optimize emissions performance. This integrated configuration is designed to support competitive large-scale SAF production while minimizing environmental impact.
The DSL-01 contract marks Technip Energies’ sixth HEFA-based SAF project in Europe, further solidifying its role as a leading technology and engineering partner in the region’s energy transition. The company has already delivered more than 60% of the installed global SAF production capacity, positioning it as a major contributor to the scaling of sustainable aviation fuel infrastructure worldwide.
Sylvain Cabalery, Head of Commercial, Project Delivery & Services at Technip Energies, emphasized that the award reinforces the company’s leadership in the strategic SAF market and highlights its commitment to supporting aviation decarbonization. He noted that scaling production capacity to 100,000 tons per year represents a meaningful step toward expanding Europe’s SAF supply.
Maarten van Dijk, CEO and Co-founder of SkyNRG, described the milestone as transformative for the company’s ambition to operate its own production assets. He stated that partnering with Technip Energies enables SkyNRG to convert years of project development into a tangible facility, underscoring the importance of scaling SAF to support the aviation sector’s long-term decarbonization goals.
