Across the globe, green transition projects are accelerating, from fossil-free steel and sustainable aviation fuel to the electrification of transport. These initiatives are not only driven by climate goals, but also by the need to strengthen energy security and supply of essential resources in an increasingly uncertain world.
The EU has set clear targets for the share of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at all airports within the union. The current mandate requires 2% SAF, increasing to 70% by 2050. According to the European Commission, eSAF production capacity must grow tenfold by 2030 to meet these targets.
This strong and fast-growing demand is driven by the ReFuelEU Aviation regulation — part of the EU’s Fit for 55 climate package — and is echoed by similar policies in the United States, United Kingdom, and Japan.
After evaluating multiple locations, Näsudden outside Skellefteå was selected for its access to cost-competitive renewable energy, close proximity to CO₂ sources, and efficient logistics through a nearby deep-sea port. These conditions create a uniquely efficient environment for eSAF production.
SkyKraft is currently in the feasibility phase, and no financing decisions have been made. The ongoing work focuses on validating a long-term, sustainable business case and designing a plant that enables efficient investment.
The goal is to begin construction in 2027. The current phase (2025-2026) includes technical studies and environmental permitting to ensure that the business case is solid, economically, environmentally, and socially. Construction will only proceed once all aspects are confirmed.
Because it works with today’s aircraft, and tomorrow’s. eSAF enables the aviation sector to reduce emissions by up to 90%, without waiting for costly and time-consuming technology shifts. That makes it a key driver in aviation’s climate transition.
Aviation is critical for civil society and national security. In times of crisis, long supply chains can be disrupted, especially when fuel production is located abroad. By producing aviation fuel in northern Sweden, we improve supply security and reduce geopolitical risk.
The project will generate new jobs and attract investment, strengthening the region’s leadership in the green transition. It will also promote circular resource use, for example by capturing surplus heat and reusing it in the local district heating network creating both environmental and economic value.
