ATOBA Energy, a leader in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) aggregation, has announced a partnership with Flying Forest. They signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to secure a long-term SAF offtake agreement. This collaboration supports Flying Forest’s innovative project in Finland and advances ATOBA’s goal of connecting SAF producers with airlines.
Flying Forest’s project in Iisalmi, Finland, will convert local wood waste into SAF using advanced methanol-to-jet technology. The facility aims to produce 200,000 tons of SAF annually across three production lines, with potential for expansion.
The project utilizes Finland’s abundant forestry residues. Flying Forest has agreements with local sawmills to access up to 3.75 million tons of co-products and round wood each year. This supply strategy promotes a circular economy by turning waste into valuable fuel.
Paul Groves, CEO of Flying Forest, said the partnership helps scale SAF by creating innovative commercial models. He explained that the collaboration aims to drive investment and accelerate SAF deployment worldwide.
The partnership addresses a key industry challenge: securing stable, long-term contracts for project financing while providing airlines with competitive prices. ATOBA’s aggregation model offers Flying Forest bankable offtake commitments and gives airlines access to diversified SAF supply at market rates.
Arnaud Namer, CEO of ATOBA Energy, highlighted that Flying Forest’s technology enables cost-effective conversion of residues into SAF. Adding Flying Forest to ATOBA’s platform allows airlines to benefit from price stability and supports Flying Forest’s final investment decision.
This partnership marks a significant step forward in expanding sustainable aviation fuels. It demonstrates how innovative collaborations can help grow the SAF market and support a greener aviation industry.
