Front‑End Engineering & Design for NovaSAF™ 1 – the world’s first electrified biogas‑to‑SAF facility

Kent is delivering front-end engineering and design (FEED) for the world’s first electrified biogas-to-SAF production facility, located in Durazno, Uruguay. Developed by Syzygy Plasmonics and powered by its proprietary NovaSAF™ platform, the project marks a global breakthrough in converting biogas into cost-effective, scalable sustainable aviation fuel using clean electricity.

The facility will produce over 350,000 gallons of ASTM-certified SAF annually, combining biogas and Power-to-Liquids (PtL) technologies to unlock underutilised waste streams and achieve ultra-low water use and carbon intensity. Backed by long-term feedstock and site agreements with Estancias del Lago, the project sets a new standard for economically viable, decentralised SAF production that meets EU, US and CORSIA regulations.

Scope of Work

Kent is leading the FEED for this first-of-a-kind facility, including:
• Integration of biogas reforming and CO₂ utilisation technologies
• Modular process and utility design for replication in biogas-rich regions
• Sustainability-focused plant configuration with minimal infrastructure requirements
• Execution planning through to final investment decision (FID)

Services Delivered

• Front-End Engineering and Design (FEED)
• Process integration studies
• Site and utility planning
• Equipment definition and early sourcing
• Constructability and modularisation strategy

Kent’s Role

Kent is supporting Syzygy to pioneer a profitable new model for sustainable fuel production, enabling the delivery of a replicable solution to decarbonise aviation at scale, from farm waste to flight-ready fuel.

Key Achievements

• SAF Capacity:
  Over 350,000 gallons of sustainable aviation fuel produced per year.

• Target Carbon Reduction:
  Greater than 80% reduction in carbon intensity compared to conventional Jet-A fuel.

• Infrastructure:
  Designed without the need for gas pipelines or water-intensive processes.

• Feedstock Model:
  Utilises cow manure–derived biogas and captured CO₂.

• Renewable Inputs:
  Powered entirely by Uruguay’s nearly 100% renewable electricity grid.

Differentiators

• Leading FEED expertise in clean fuels and PtL systems
• Global energy transition knowledge, delivered locally
• Proven capability to bring first-of-a-kind technologies to life
• Early-stage execution planning to accelerate FID and delivery
• Commitment to sustainable design and modular scalability

Result

Kent’s role in NovaSAF™ 1 represents a defining step in the decarbonisation of air travel. This project showcases how engineering innovation and global collaboration can turn agricultural waste into a high-value, sustainable product while leaving a legacy of environmental, economic and regulatory impact.