Verso Energy awards FEED contract to Rely for the DEZiR eSAF project
Rely and Verso Energy are pleased to announce the selection of Rely to deliver the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) for the DEZiR eSAF project in Petit-Couronne, Normandie, France. This major step follows the Memorandum of Understanding signed earlier this year and marks a significant milestone in the technical development of DEZiR, providing the level of definition needed to de-risk the project and pave the way towards EPC execution. As the first industrial scale eSAF initiative in France to reach the FEED stage and among the most advanced in Europe, DEZiR underscores the strategic importance of advancing innovative solutions to decarbonize the aviation sector.
The announcement comes during the Choose France event, a platform that highlights France’s commitment to fostering innovation and attracting investment, particularly in strategic sectors like the energy transition. The DEZiR project represents a major investment in France, highlighting the country’s pivotal role in advancing the e-Fuels sector and fostering local expertise and innovation.
Selected under the 2024 European Innovation Fund, the EU’s flagship program supporting industrial decarbonization, as well as under the France 2030 program, DEZiR focuses on developing a standardized and replicable platform for Methanol-to-Jet production. This approach is designed to drive down the levelized cost of sustainable aviation fuel through innovation, standardization, and replication, ensuring the scalability and competitiveness of eSAF production.
The project is part of a broader initiative by Verso Energy to develop with Rely seven e-Fuels production plants worldwide. Together, these facilities aim to produce over 500,000 tons of sustainable aviation fuel annually, with up to 90% lower lifecycle emissions compared to conventional jet fuel.
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