DAWN construction update: Fischer-Tropsch plant commissioned
With its proprietary technology, Synhelion produces syngas, the universal key to sustainable liquid fuels. The syngas is then processed into syncrude using standard Fischer-Tropsch process, which can then be refined into jet fuel, gasoline, or diesel. Plant DAWN’s Fischer-Tropsch unit has been commissioned.
Synhelion welcomes Thomas Syfrig as new CFO
Synhelion is pleased to announce the appointment of Thomas Syfrig as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and member of the Executive Committee. He will assume his duties after an introduction period starting March 25, 2024, succeeding the current CFO, Mirjana Blume, who departs on April 5, 2024.
DAWN construction update: solar tower stands
In late 2022, Synhelion held a groundbreaking ceremony for its first industrial-scale demonstration plant, located in Jülich, Germany. Construction is progressing steadily, and more progress is visible day by day. Now, the solar tower has been erected.
Change of CFO at Synhelion
Synhelion’s CFO, Mirjana Blume, will leave the company in April 2024 at her own request. Much to our regret, Mirjana has concluded that given the rapid development of the company she would not be able to devote the necessary time to this increasingly time-consuming mandate alongside her other pre-existing business and personal commitments.
Synhelion selected as Top Innovator by the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) innovation platform UpLink
Synhelion took part in the Sustainable Aviation Challenge of UpLink, the open innovation platform of the World Economic Forum, and has been selected as Top Innovator.
The Innovator – An alternative to fossil fuels made from CO2, water and sunlight
Global demand for both oil and gas is set to peak by 2030, according to the latest International Energy Agency (IEA) projections. If governments act to reach Net Zero emissions by mid-century, which is necessary to keep the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 °C within reach, oil and gas use would decline by more than 75% by 2050.
Bloomberg – The future is bright for turning sunlight into sustainable jet fuel
Bloomberg’s article highlights the huge potential of SAF to decarbonize aviation. To achieve a successful energy transition, SAF technologies must be scaled now, supported by strategic partnerships and investments. The article also covers the strategic partnership of Lufthansa Group, Swiss International Air Lines, and Synhelion.
EU-funded project SUN-to-LIQUID II launches
On November 1, 2023, the SUN-to-LIQUID II research project was launched. This initiative will demonstrate the scalability and high efficiency of producing sustainable synthetic fuel from CO2, water, and sunlight.
