MB Energy and Zaffra Partner to Commercialize eSAF in Europe: A Look at the Supply Chain for Sustainable Aviation Fuel

MB Energy and Zaffra have signed a non-binding MoU to advance the commercialisation of electric Sustainable Aviation Fuel (eSAF) in Europe. The partnership aims to connect Zaffra's eSAF production with MB Energy's storage, blending, logistics, and airport supply infrastructure. Initial focus is on the Brandenburg eSAF project in Germany, which plans to produce over 30,000 tonnes of eSAF annually from 2030, covering about a quarter of Germany's eSAF mandate under the EU's ReFuelEU Aviation Regulation. The collaboration also includes exploring hydrogen supply via MB Energy's New Energy Gate project in Hamburg. This deal matters because eSAF faces a chicken-and-egg problem: production needs guaranteed offtake, and airlines need reliable supply chains. By pairing a producer with an established fuel logistics operator, the MoU addresses a key bottleneck for scaling synthetic aviation fuels. The project claims over 90% emissions reductions using proprietary G2L technology, but the non-binding nature of the MoU means actual volumes and timelines remain uncertain. Readers should watch for firm offtake agreements and final investment decisions on the Brandenburg facility.