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19 March 2025

Topsoe chosen as technology provider for SAF project in Guangxi

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Topsoe chosen as technology provider for SAF project in Guangxi

Topsoe has been selected by Guangxi Free Trade Zone Chuangui Lingang New Energy Co., Ltd to deliver technology and services to produce sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) and renewable diesel.

The agreement represents Topsoe’s second SAF project in China, following its first agreement in April 2024. The plant will be located in Guangxi, China, and reached final investment decision (FID) in December 2024, with operations due to begin in December 2026. Once operational and at full capacity, the plant expects to process 300,000 t/a of feedstock into SAF and renewable diesel per year.

Elena Scaltritti, Chief Commercial Officer at Topsoe, said: “Our partnership with Chuangui New Energy company is an important milestone for the growth of Topsoe’s SAF offering in China and reflects our commitment to scale SAF production across the globe. We look forward to supporting critical energy transitional industries in China, such as Chuangui New Energy company, and deliver on its decarbonisation goals.”

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