In a decisive move for regional bioenergy, the Shell SAF Egypt partnership has been solidified through a long-term agreement with Green Sky Capital. This deal provides the commercial certainty necessary to launch Egypt’s first commercial-scale Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) facility.
Catalyzing the Shell SAF Egypt Strategy: The agreement effectively guarantees the future output of the plant, signaling a robust expansion of bio-based fuel availability in the MENA region. By signing this offtake deal, Shell moves the project from the planning phase to execution, underscoring the critical role major traders play in banking renewable infrastructure.
Capacity and Environmental Impact: Once operational, expected by end-2027, the facility will become a cornerstone of the regional bioeconomy. The plant is designed to boast a production capacity of up to 145,000 tonnes of SAF annually.
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Beyond aviation fuel, the facility will produce bionaphtha and biopropane, diversifying the renewable product mix. This contributes to a yearly reduction of up to 500,000 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent, supporting the aviation industry’s rigorous decarbonization mandates.
Strengthening Global Supply Chains Geoff Mansfield, Vice President of Low Carbon Fuels at Shell Trading, highlighted the deal’s significance:
“By securing 100% of the plant’s output, Shell is strengthening its global supply network for low-carbon fuels and helping aviation meet decarbonisation targets.”
As of 2024, Shell accounts for nearly 20% of total SAF sales in Europe and North America. This Shell SAF Egypt deal expands a network that already spans over 80 locations in 18 countries.
