By: ICN Bureau
Last updated : February 25, 2026 4:50 pm
This eSAF requires no infrastructure changes and reduces GHG emissions by up to 88% compared to conventional jet fuel
Honeywell has announced a major partnership with Verso Energy, which will see the integrated energy company deploy Honeywell UOP’s eFining methanol-to-jet processing technology at seven future production sites across France, Finland, and the United States. This collaboration aims to accelerate the production of electro-sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) and significantly boost global SAF capacity.
Honeywell’s UOP eFining technology produces sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) and other electrofuels by combining captured CO2, green hydrogen, and renewable energy. As a drop-in replacement, this eSAF requires no infrastructure changes and reduces GHG emissions by up to 88% compared to conventional jet fuel.
"Efficient and cost-effective eSAF production will be crucial for helping airlines comply with regional adoption requirements,” said Antoine Huard, CEO of Verso Energy. “Honeywell’s proven SAF technology paired with our standardized design approach will enable us to quickly scale production capabilities and bring additional eSAF to the market sooner, helping to meet growing global demand.”
The demand for eSAF is projected to increase with the European Union's ReFuel EU initiative, which requires aviation fuel supply to be at least 35% eSAF by 2050. By using Honeywell’s innovative technology, Verso Energy can maximize output and produce approximately 200 million gallons of eSAF per year across the seven planned facilities.
"Honeywell’s innovative SAF technology portfolio is designed to address two of the biggest challenges in renewable fuel production—cost and feedstock availability,” said Barry Glickman, Vice President of Honeywell Low Carbon Energy. “With our eFining technology, companies like Verso Energy can use abundant carbon dioxide as feedstock, making eSAF production scalable and less carbon intensive. Continued advancements in Honeywell’s process technology are addressing the cost premium associated with renewable fuels by improving plant size and cost, production efficiency, utility consumption and project timelines.”
Verso Energy received EU Innovation Fund Awards to support the development of its first two projects, DEZiR and ReSTart. These will be among the first large-scale facilities in Europe dedicated exclusively to the production of eSAF. The DEZiR project also received funding from the French government and is positioned to deliver some of the earliest eSAF when it enters operation in 2030.