Project

ASAP-DAC

Location:

Workington, UK

Project Status:

In progress (FEED phase)

Statistics:

25,000 tonnes/annum eSAF

Technology:

SOEC + Fischer-Tropsch

Target operation date:

2031

Part-funded by the UK Government Advanced Fuels Fund, this First of its Kind Power-to-Liquid E-Fuel facility will have the capability to deliver 25,000 tonnes of Sustainable Aviation Fuel annually.

We produce long-chain hydrocarbons using just air, water, and low-carbon electricity - fuels that can power aviation and other sectors without relying on fossil resources. By capturing CO₂ and combining it with green hydrogen produced from low-carbon electricity, we create synthetic fuels that can dramatically reduce lifecycle carbon emissions compared to conventional Jet A-1 kerosene.

Feasibility

Pre-FEED

2025

FEED

2027

Construction

2030

Facility Online

“Our vision for Carbon Neutral Fuels is to prove that decarbonising flight is both possible and essential. This Government funding will help us deliver a facility that significantly reduces the aviation industry’s overall carbon footprint and indeed reshapes what’s possible for future fuels.”

Sophie Zienkiewicz

Co-Founder, Carbon Neutral Fuels

Not only will this project bring long term social and economic benefits to local communities and the wider UK, it will also boost domestic supply chains, and drive the development of cutting edge decarbonisation technologies. We are making incredible progress. This project is currently in the Front-End-Loading design process, led by our partner, io consulting. We are in the FEED engineering phase of the project, with an expected date of project completion of 2031.

Frequently asked questions

What investment have you raised to date?

We have raised £7.4m in grant funding and over £1.5m in private funding, including a CrowdCube raise in early 2025.

Are you currently fundraising?

We will be commencing a Series A raise very soon - please get in touch to hear more about the investment opportunity.

What about hydrogen and electric flight as alternative solutions?

Kerosene is incredibly energy dense, whilst batteries and hydrogen are much less so. Sustainable Aviation Fuel is viewed as the most viable solution for addressing carbon emissions in the aviation sector.

Are e-fuels more expensive than fossil fuels or other sustainable fuels?

As with any new technology, initial high costs are expected to drop significantly as technologies move out of the lab to be deployed at scale, such as in our ASAP-DAC facility.

How can e-fuels help us meet our net-zero commitments?

E-fuels are drop-in compatible with existing aircraft and infrastructure, making them one of the most scalable ways to decarbonise aviation. When produced using captured CO₂ and green hydrogen, they can reduce lifecycle emissions by over 90%.

Is your fuel certified for use in commercial aviation?

Our e-fuels are being developed to meet international ASTM D7566 certification standards. We are working with technology licensors and partners to ensure full compliance for commercial blending and use.

How soon will e-fuels be available at scale?

We are targeting first production in 2031 from our flagship ASAP-DAC project in the UK. We are actively engaging with airlines now to shape long-term offtake agreements and joint development opportunities.

How can we partner with you?

We are seeking forward-leaning airline partners to collaborate on offtake, co-development, and advocacy. Please get in touch to explore how we can align our sustainability strategies.

Can e-fuels be used in existing infrastructure and supply chains?

Yes – our e-fuels will meet ASTM D7566 and are designed to be blended with fossil Jet A-1 in concentrations up to 50%

What volumes will be available, and when?

Our first commercial plant aims to produce 25,000 tonnes per year of synthetic blending component (SBC) in 2031. We are actively discussing long-term supply arrangements with aviation and industrial buyers.

How are prices expected to evolve over time?

E-fuels are currently more expensive than fossil fuels, but costs are expected to fall rapidly as production scales and supportive policy frameworks mature across the UK and EU.

How can we secure a future supply of your e-fuels?

We are engaging now with early buyers to establish offtake agreements that support project bankability and long-term supply security. Reach out to discuss commercial terms and collaboration.

Project partners

io consulting is a project architect and systems integrator formed as a joint-venture between McDermott and Baker Hughes. io work in the early stages of energy and hydrocarbon development projects, combining technical and economic know-how to give a high degree of certainty that project objectives can be delivered.

MissionZero is reinventing carbon for a thriving planet. Since 2020, the team has rapidly pioneered versatile Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology to remove historic CO₂ emissions from the atmosphere — anywhere, at any scale. Supported by Breakthrough Energy Ventures, the XPRIZE Foundation, Stripe, and the UK government, MissionZero has moved a brand new climate technology from lab to commercial plants in under three years to rapidly empower carbon removal and utilisation pathways.

Trailfinders is a leading British travel brand who join as an investor in Carbon Neutral Fuels. As global explorers who enable others to discover the world, Trailfinders are making a firm commitment to more sustainable travel which reflects their progressive and pioneering approach.

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