Public Consultation
Tuesday 2 December 2025 – Tuesday 13 January 2026
Lighthouse Green Fuels is currently hosting a consultation on its plans to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on Teesside, using sustainably-sourced biomass.
The main SAF production facility would be located on the former INEOS Nitriles site in the industrial area of Seal Sands, in the borough of Stockton-on-Tees, while some utility corridors would extend into the neighbouring borough of Redcar & Cleveland.
The project is being developed by LGF Projects Limited, owned by the Alfanar Group, and is classed as a project of national significance, meaning it will be subject to the Development Consent Order (DCO) planning process with a final decision made by the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero.
This proposal replaces an earlier iteration of the project, also called Lighthouse Green Fuels, which was consulted on in 2024. The previous application has been formally withdrawn and is no longer being progressed. The new proposal reflects technical advancements and is considered a new project under planning legislation.
What has changed since our 2024 consultation?
Location: The proposed SAF facility will now be located approximately 500 metres north-east of the previous site. This new location has been chosen due to its suitability, size and proximity to necessary infrastructure to support SAF production. This will enable the full SAF production process to be accommodated in one location.
Feedstock: The new proposal will use sustainably-sourced biomass as its primary feedstock, replacing the previous plan to use municipal solid waste-derived feedstock (household waste). This feedstock is more reliable and supports greater carbon savings.
Our proposals at a glance
Over 1.5 million tonnes of sustainably-sourced biomass (including forest and agricultural residues) processed per year
More than 180 million litres of advanced SAF and approximately 30 million litres of renewable naphtha (a useful chemical byproduct) produced each year
Up to 350,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions avoided per year compared with conventional aviation fuel. This is the equivalent of 4,500 conventionally-fuelled transatlantic flights from London to New York offset per year
Up to 750,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions could be avoided in future if the plant is coupled with carbon capture and storage infrastructure, with the possibility of carbon-negative SAF in the future
More than 3,400 full time equivalent jobs supporting UK wide during operations, of which over 600 will be local to Teesside
More than £2 billion investment in the UK
Key components of Lighthouse Green Fuels
Lighthouse Green Fuels will play a critical role in supporting the Government’s commitment to ensuring that 10% of UK aviation fuel is SAF by 2030 - and reaching net zero aviation by 2050.
The main project site encompasses an area of approximately 220 hectares in the industrial area of Seal Sands in the borough of Stockton on Tees. The majority is brownfield, formerly occupied by INEOS Nitriles chemical plant, a closed landfill site and undeveloped land.
Some utility corridors extend into the neighbouring borough of Redcar and Cleveland.
The proposed development includes infrastructure associated with SAF production, including treatment facilities, storage, a new quayside and utility connections, plus a biomass-fired combined heat and power (CHP) generating station with up to approximately 200MW generating capacity.
SAF is a safe, proven fuel that can reduce aviation’s carbon emissions by up to 80% compared with conventional jet fuel. LGF will produce this SAF using sustainably sourced biomass feedstocks which includes:
· Forest residues (such as treetops and pre-commercial thinnings)
· Sawmill residues (such as bark, offcuts and sawdust)
· Agricultural residues (such as sugarcane bagasse and sunflower husks)
· Waste wood will be used to power the on-site Combined Heat and Power (CHP) plant.
All the feedstocks used in LGF are classed as biogenic wastes and residues and must meet strict sustainability standards. More information about the SAF production process, including the feedstock, can be found in our consultation brochure.
Environmental Information
We are carrying out an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) to identify the potential effects that Lighthouse Green Fuels could have on the environment, people and local communities.
A Preliminary Environmental Information Report (PEIR) has been developed to outline our assessments of the potential impacts of Lighthouse Green Fuels carried out so far, including landscape and visual impact, biodiversity, marine, traffic noise, odour, flood risk and air quality.
More environmental information can be found in our consultation brochure, PEIR documents and PEIR non-technical summary.
Key Milestones
As a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project, the proposals for LGF will be examined by the Planning Inspectorate (PINS) who will make a recommendation to the Secretary of State for the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, who will decide on the outcome of the application.
The project is expected to follow the following stages:
- December 2025 to January 2026
Public consultation on updated proposals and the Preliminary Environmental Information Report (PEIR)
- July 2026
Development Consent Order application submitted to the Planning Inspectorate
- August 2026
Acceptance of the Development Consent Order
- January to June 2027
Examination of the Development Consent Order
- December 2027
The Secretary of State will make a decision on whether to grant or refuse development consent
- 2028
Subject to receiving development consent, construction activity is expected to start, with the aim of commencing operations in 2030
Have Your Say
Our consultation will run for six weeks from Tuesday 2 December 2025 until 11:59pm on Tuesday 13 January 2026. This is your opportunity to view our plans, ask questions to the project team and provide feedback on our proposals.
There are a number of different ways you can respond to the consultation:
· By completing the feedback form online by clicking here
· By returning a feedback form at our in-person events or via the Freepost address
· By emailing info@lgf.co.uk
· By attending one of our events or webinars:
The deadline for the statutory consultation is 11:59pm on Tuesday 13 January 2026. We encourage you to provide your feedback within this period to ensure that your comments are considered as we finalise our proposals for Lighthouse Green Fuels.
Contact us
You can contact the project team via info@lgf.co.uk and 0800 157 7346
or via freepost to FREEPOST LIGHTHOUSE GREEN FUELS (no stamp required).
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Geoenvironmental Preliminary Risk Assessment