Pushing forward: Synhelion produces syncrude at plant DAWN
Synhelion has reached a crucial milestone in the commissioning of DAWN, its first industrial-scale demonstration plant in Jülich, Germany. DAWN is operational and the company has successfully produced synthetic crude oil, achieving the plant’s primary goal of producing renewable solar fuel.
DAWN construction update: mirror field installed
The heliostat field is installed, and the construction phase of plant DAWN is completed. Synhelion is proceeding with its effort to commission plant DAWN and will soon start solar fuel production.
DAWN construction update: key components installed
Synelion’s first industrial-scale demonstration plant DAWN is currently in the construction and commissioning phase. The construction of plant DAWN is progressing steadily, and now the key components of our technology have been delivered and installed.
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.
