Decarbonising Future Flight
From Teesside, we’re scaling proven biomass-to-fuel technology to produce low-carbon Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for the aviation industry - millions of litres each year, powering flights worldwide.
£2bn
Teesside investment
180m litres
of SAF every year
Up to 200%
lifecycle GHG savings
2,000
construction jobs
300
long-term roles
Why aviation needs SAF
The world needs new fuels for sustainable flight. Second-generation SAF offers a practical path forward - and Lighthouse Green Fuels is scaling it here in the UK.
A sector under pressure
Aviation produces 2% of global CO₂ today - set to hit 22% by 2050 if unchecked. SAF must provide 65% of the required emissions reductions to reach net zero. Batteries and hydrogen aren't viable solutions for long-haul flight.
Our answer in the UK
Lighthouse Green Fuels will convert 1.5 million tonnes of sustainably-sourced biomass into 180 million litres of sustainable SAF each year - enough for 27,000 short-haul flights. A true drop-in fuel: proven, compatible with today’s aircraft, and ready now to reduce emissions.
The Lighthouse Green Fuels Project
From feedstock to flight: delivering cleaner skies, proven technology, and lasting value.
Teesside: A UK hub for clean aviation
At Seal Sands in Teesside, Lighthouse Green Fuels - Europe’s largest second-generation SAF plant - is a £2bn catalyst for UK clean aviation and local jobs.
Real impact, lasting value
LGF will produce 180m litres of SAF and 30m litres of renewable naphtha annually - enough for 27,000 short-haul flights. With carbon capture, emissions savings could reach a 200% net reduction in the future compared to kerosene, cementing Teesside’s global green fuels role.
Proven technology, ready to deliver
Using proven gasification and Fischer–Tropsch technology, LGF will turn 1.5m tonnes of biogenic residues into jet fuel each year: a Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) ready, drop-in solution for one of the world’s toughest decarbonisation challenges.
United in purpose: a team with global expertise and local commitment
Lighthouse Green Fuels is led by experienced engineers, project managers, and sustainability experts, drawing on Alfanar’s global capabilities in clean energy and infrastructure delivery. Backed by 28,000 staff across 24 countries, Alfanar brings five decades of proven experience - from solar and wind to digital grids and industrial systems - to deliver the UK’s flagship SAF facility in Teesside.
Why SAF matters, and where LGF fits in
Sustainable aviation fuel is central to net zero flight. Learn more about the global challenge, Lighthouse Green Fuels’ role, and the UK policies enabling delivery.
Without new fuels, emissions will rise
Aviation emits 2% of global CO₂, rising fast. With batteries and hydrogen out of reach for long haul, SAF must deliver 65% of the sector’s cuts - scaling to 445m tonnes a year: equal to 3,000 LGF-scale plants.
The UK’s flagship advanced SAF project
Lighthouse Green Fuels is the UK’s most advanced second-generation project. Front End Engineering Design (FEED) is expected to be completed at the start of 2026 making it engineering-ready.
Policy support and milestones ahead
LGF is the only SAF project in the UK to have successfully secured government funding in every round of the Department for Transport’s SAF competitions, reinforcing its position as the UK’s most advanced SAF project. With the SAF Revenue Certainty Mechanism in development, LGF is preparing its Development Consent Order for 2026, targeting FID in 2027 and construction by 2030.
