Danish clean energy firm Arcadia eFuels and France’s ATOBA Energy have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly scale the supply of synthetic sustainable aviation fuel, or eSAF, advancing the aviation sector’s green energy transition.
Under the agreement, ATOBA Energy will procure up to 150,000 tonnes of eSAF annually from each Arcadia eFuels project for 10 years. Both firms said the collaboration represents a major step in scaling clean energy solutions for low-carbon air travel.
Partnership to Advance Net-Zero Aviation
The eSAF produced by Arcadia uses renewable electricity, water, and captured carbon dioxide. Compared with fossil jet fuel, it can cut lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions by more than 90 percent.
Each project site is expected to eliminate at least 400,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions every year, reinforcing the aviation industry’s shift toward clean energy alternatives.
Amy Hebert, chief executive of Arcadia eFuels, said the deal marks a major step toward decarbonizing aviation.
“ATOBA Energy plays a pivotal role as an aggregator and market enabler, connecting us with airlines seeking reliable volumes of sustainable fuel,” Hebert said. “Together, we are taking the steps needed to make low-carbon air travel a reality.”
Long-Term Commitments to Support Investment
ATOBA Energy will add Arcadia’s projects to its aggregation platform, giving airlines access to credible, scalable volumes of eSAF at competitive prices. The partnership also gives Arcadia the long-term purchase commitments needed to reach final investment decisions for its eFuel plants.
“By bringing Arcadia onto our platform, we can deliver both affordability and reliability to our airline partners,” said ATOBA Energy CEO Arnaud Namer. “This collaboration aligns with our strategy to secure supply sources that help speed the aviation industry’s transition to net-zero.”
Building the Future of Low-Carbon Fuels
Arcadia eFuels develops production facilities to manufacture next-generation fuels for aviation and shipping.
The company’s eFuels can be used directly in existing engines and infrastructure without modification, furthering the adoption of clean energy technologies across transport sectors.
ATOBA Energy, based in Lyon, acts as an intermediary aggregator of sustainable aviation fuel, offering long-term contracts at optimized prices to airlines and resellers. By ensuring stable demand and pricing, ATOBA helps SAF producers secure financing and investment for new plants.
The companies said their partnership highlights how supply aggregation and long-term commitments can unlock the scale needed to meet global aviation’s climate targets.
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