Burckhardt Compression secured an order from Technip Energies for the delivery of seven compressors for SkyNRG’s first dedicated sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production facility, DSL-01, in Delfzijl, the Netherlands. The project will advance the decarbonization of air travel in Europe and beyond.
“We value the good relationship with Burckhardt Compression and have full confidence in their technology and expertise to support DSL-01 — our new SAF facility,” said Ed van Popele, project director of DSL-01 for SkyNRG. “The contribution by Burckhardt Compression is essential to ensuring stable and efficient operations from day one.”
The facility is SkyNRG’s first greenfield facility in Europe, designed exclusively for SAF production, without co-processing renewable diesel or other fuels. The plant is expected to produce 100,000 tons (90,718 tonnes) of SAF annually. Burckhardt Compression said that its API 618 reciprocating process gas compressors will play a critical role in the plant’s operations, supporting key process steps and enabling safe, reliable, and energy-efficient hydrogen handling required for SAF production.
Aviation currently accounts for 2 to 4% of global carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions, with traffic expected to grow significantly over the next few decades. SAF offers a practical path to reducing those emissions by up to 80% compared with conventional jet fuel. Produced from renewable and waste-based feedstocks, SAF is central to achieving the airline industry’s 2050 net-zero target, as outlined by the International Air Travel Association.
SAF is produced through several advanced conversion pathways, each designed to transform renewable feedstocks into drop‑in aviation fuels that meet stringent performance and sustainability criteria. The SkyNRG project will use the hydro-processed esters and fatty acids (HEFA) pathway. Burckhardt Compression’s reciprocating compressors will help deliver a reliable hydrogen supply to the reactors, supporting both the hydrotreater and isomerization stages for producing high-quality HEFA-based SAF.
“SkyNRG has entrusted Technip Energies with the execution of the engineering, procurement, and construction contract for their important sustainable aviation fuel project DSL-01 in Delfzijl,” said Frans Jeunink, project director at Technip Energies. “We are very pleased to be working with Burckhardt Compression for the delivery of the reciprocating compressors, crucial for the operation of the SAF plant.”
With its compressor technology and deep expertise, Burckhardt Compression remains committed to supporting the aviation industry’s transition to a sustainable future as global demand for cleaner, more efficient fuels continues to grow.
“We are excited to play a key role in the decarbonization of aviation and are grateful for the trust our customers place in our technologies,” said Fabrice Billard, chief executive officer of Burckhardt Compression. “Our compressors are crucial for the efficient and sustainable production of SAF, and we see significant potential as SAF production scales up globally.”
