Syzygy Plasmonics has announced a major step forward in its NovaSAF 1 project in Uruguay, securing Velocys as the Fischer-Tropsch (FT) technology provider. The commercial-scale plant will convert dairy waste and biogas into 500,000 gallons of synthetic jet fuel annually, using only renewable electricity—no green hydrogen or gasification.

Syzygy’s unique light-driven e-Reforming process turns methane and CO₂ into a 2:1 syngas stream optimised for FT synthesis. Velocys’ modular microFTL™ system will then convert this syngas into drop-in jet fuel, reducing production costs and enabling scale-up.

Set for FID in late 2025 and operations in 2027, the facility is targeting major certifications including CORSIA, EU RED II, and the U.S. RFS. The companies aim to replicate the model across tens of thousands of biogas sites globally.