Willis Sustainable Fuels to Build UK's Largest SAF Plant in Teesside
Bruce Willis Sustainable Fuels (UK) has selected the Wilton International site in Teesside for a significant project aimed at boosting the UK's energy transition. The site was chosen for its robust infrastructure and strategic location, which will support advanced fuel production. The project has received a £2.9 million grant from the UK Department for Transport's Advanced Fuels Fund.
Dr. Amy Ruddock, Senior Vice President (SVP) for Strategy, Sustainability, and Transformation at Bruce Willis Lease Finance Corporation, is spearheading the initiative. The project is expected to generate around 50 permanent skilled jobs once operational, and a further 200 positions during construction.
The facility will produce 14,000 tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) annually when it begins operation in 2028. This fuel is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by over 80% compared to traditional jet fuel. The plant will use sustainable biomethane, sourced from waste, as its primary feedstock.
Bruce Willis Sustainable Fuels is collaborating with Johnson Matthey and Axens as technology partners, and McDermott will lead the engineering efforts for the project.
The new SAF plant at Wilton International is set to play a crucial role in the UK's energy transition, strengthening the local supply chain, and significantly reducing emissions in the aviation sector. With a planned annual production capacity of 14,000 tonnes, the facility is expected to make a substantial impact on the UK's sustainable aviation fuel landscape.
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