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Zaffra combines world-class technology with decades of project execution experience to deliver scalable, cost-competitive SAF solutions.

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eSAF production, designed and engineered for scale

The proprietary G2L™ eFuels technology from Zaffra’s shareholders transforms clean electricity, water and sustainable sources of carbon dioxide into ASTM-certified sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The result: a true drop-in solution, fully compatible with existing infrastructure, aircraft and fuel systems.
 

Built on Sasol’s proven Fischer-Tropsch (FT) technology and Topsoe’s innovative eREACT™ process, our solution sets the benchmark for scalable, future-proof eSAF production. Delivering class-leading efficiency, it maximises SAF yield per unit of power and CO₂ used, achieving the industry’s lowest lifecycle carbon emissions for jet fuel production.

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Zaffra is driven by the combined strength of two global leaders – Sasol and Topsoe – whose decades of innovation and proven execution redefine excellence in sustainable fuel technologies.
 

Together, our shareholders bring market-leading technology platforms, operational experience, and a global footprint that few can match. This foundation empowers Zaffra to commercialise first-of-a-kind technologies with confidence – delivering reliable eSAF production that is ready to accelerate aviation’s transition to net zero. 

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100 years of innovation

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The benefits of G2L™ eFuels technology

  • Achieves industry-leading lifecycle emission reductions – up to 100% versus fossil-based options.
  • Built on commercially proven process technology steps, drawing on Sasol and Topsoe’s advanced expertise and technology innovation.
  • Access to a single-point license with all the IP and capabilities needed to deliver fuel synthesis solutions seamlessly.
  • Exceptional carbon and hydrogen efficiency and the lowest power demand per unit of carbon converted​.​
  • Ready for scale-up, delivered by Zaffra’s experienced project and asset development teams.

The path to eSAF scale-up

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Scaling sustainable aviation fuel production requires more than ambition; it demands balance. The aviation sector must achieve deep carbon reductions while maintaining compatibility with today’s fuel infrastructure and commercial realities.

 

At Zaffra, we bridge that gap. Our ambition is built on world-leading technologies, proven at scale and ready to accelerate the transition to low-carbon flight. By combining innovation with real-world execution, we’re charting the most practical and impactful path to SAF scale-up – one that delivers both performance and sustainability.

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FAQs

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01 What technology does Zaffra implement?

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Zaffra delivers market-leading Power-to-Liquids (PtL) eSAF solutions through its shareholders’ proprietary G2L™ eFuels platform – the most advanced and efficient PtL technology available today. It combines Sasol’s Fischer-Tropsch (FT) synthesis with Topsoe’s eREACT™-based Reverse Water Gas Shift (RWGS) and Product Work-up technologies.

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02 How does Zaffra use its technology?

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We turn world-class technology into real-world impact – establishing strategic partnerships that can accelerate the development and scale-up of eSAF production. By combining proven process and operational know-how with deep project execution capabilities, we transform Power-to-Liquids (PtL) technology into commercially viable projects.

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03 Why does Zaffra focus on eSAF?

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  • Electro-sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) enables deep cuts in lifecycle emissions versus fossil jet fuel – up to 100% lower.
  • eSAF has fewer feedstock constraints than bio-based SAF, making it a scalable solution for decarbonising aviation.
  • EU and UK eSAF blending mandates will make eSAF essential to meeting global regulatory goals.
     
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04 What makes Zaffra uniquely equipped to lead the eSAF transition?

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Zaffra benefits from a strong head start in the race to operationalise eSAF globally through the proven capabilities of its shareholders, Sasol and Topsoe. Together, we bring decades of operational excellence, breakthrough technology platforms and deep project execution expertise gained on some of the world’s most complex energy assets.
 

SAF that’s cleared for take-off

At Zaffra, effective risk management, disciplined delivery and operational excellence are the foundation of every project we undertake.
 

Our teams bring decades of hands-on experience in developing and operating some of the world’s largest and most complex gas-to-liquids (G2L) and clean-fuels facilities. This proven expertise enables us to design, build and operate with precision – achieving optimal cost performance, uncompromising safety standards, and industry-leading operational efficiency.
 

With Zaffra, every project is engineered for success and ready to take off at scale – sustainably and securely.
 

Project and asset development

… And here to scale

Scaling sustainable aviation fuel is about both building new plants and keeping them running at peak performance for decades. Zaffra combines state-of-the-art technology with world-class operational discipline, ensuring every facility delivers consistent value throughout its lifecycle.
 

Our shareholders’ production sites have set global benchmarks for asset utilisation, reliability and efficiency. This legacy of operational excellence gives Zaffra a unique advantage: we don’t just build projects – we sustain performance and maximise impact.
 

By applying this expertise to eSAF, we’re turning sustainable aviation fuel from a promising innovation into a scalable, industry-shaping reality – one that drives measurable progress toward carbon-neutral aviation.
 

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