LanzaTech selects Humberside for its massive £600 million DRAGON II SAF project.

LanzaTech Global has reached a major milestone. They chose Saltend Chemicals Park in Humberside. This is for the DRAGON II project. The project costs £600 million. It will produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). It also makes renewable diesel. This site is in the UK.

Project Details and Capacity

The plant will be very large. It will produce 80,000 tonnes of SAF. This is 1% of UK demand. It also makes 8,000 tonnes of diesel. Construction starts in late 2027. The plant opens in 2030. This helps the UK Department for Transport goals.

Advanced Carbon Recycling Technology

The facility uses smart technology. It is called Alcohol-to-Jet. LanzaTech turns waste into fuel. They use waste carbon dioxide. They also use green hydrogen. This process creates clean ethanol. Then they turn ethanol into SAF. This reduces carbon emissions greatly.

Impact on the Aviation Industry

Airlines need more green fuel. The UK has a new mandate. By 2030, 10% of fuel must be SAF. This plant helps meet that rule. It supports the IATA net-zero mission. The project creates 450 new jobs. This includes 300 construction roles. It also adds 150 permanent jobs.

Why Humberside Matters

Humberside is a key energy hub. It has great industrial infrastructure. The park offers deep-water access. It also has many utility links. This makes fuel production easier. The region is a leader in decarbonization. This project strengthens that status. It is a big win for aviation.

• Investment: £600 million ($744 million)
• Annual SAF Output: 80,000 tonnes
• Operational Date: 2030
• Total Jobs Created: 450 positions

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