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February 18, 2026

Aviation Revolution: Construction Begins on a Factory That Reduces Gas Emissions by 65 Percent

Construction of the first Dutch factory for the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) begins in Delfzijl, marking a significant step for the Netherlands in decarbonizing the aviation sector, the Dutch national airline KLM announced today.

Aviation Revolution: Construction Begins on a Factory That Reduces Gas Emissions by 65 Percent

TL;DR

  • Construction begins on the first Dutch SAF factory in Delfzijl.
  • The factory, developed by SkyNRG, will have a capacity of 100,000 tons of SAF annually.
  • SAF offers a lifecycle emission reduction of at least 65% compared to kerosene.
  • KLM has a long-term contract to purchase up to 75,000 tons of SAF annually.
  • The project is financed by an international consortium of investors and banks.
  • The Netherlands aims for 14% sustainable fuel in total aviation fuel consumption by 2030.

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