With a substantial strategic investment, Haltermann Carless aimed to become the first company to produce Sustainable Aviation Fuels in Germany. The chemical company is now postponing the project for the time being – though its commitment to SAF remains unchanged.
Haltermann Carless production site in Speyer. At the German production site in Speyer, Haltermann Carless had planned to invest in a new Alcohol-to-Jet (AtJ) technology to produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel. Now the SAF investment project has been put on hold for the time being.
Frankfurt a.M., Germany, 16 April 2025 – Haltermann Carless has been deeply engaged in the development and promotion of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) in recent years. Central to this commitment was an investment project to produce 60,000 tonnes of SAF annually using the Alcohol-to-Jet (AtJ) process at the company’s production site in Speyer, Germany. The project had progressed to the conceptual design phase.
Despite comprehensive efforts and ongoing dialogue with a broad range of stakeholders from both industry and government in Germany and across Europe, the essential framework conditions and reliable commitments required to advance the project further are insufficient.
“We regret that, under the present circumstances, we are unable to move our SAF-AtJ investment project into the next phase and must therefore place it on hold for the time being,” said Peter Friesenhahn, Chief Executive Officer at Haltermann Carless. He continued: “We remain firmly convinced that Sustainable Aviation Fuels will play a crucial role in shaping a more environmentally responsible future for aviation. That is why we will continue to focus our efforts on developing viable solutions in this important area, close to our company‘s DNA and heritage.”
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Haltermann Carless is a leading international supplier of high-value hydrocarbon solutions in Mobility, Life Science, Industrial and Energy. The company develops tailor-made products using advanced technologies, exploring new feedstock sources, and collaborating with business partners, research institutes, and universities. The portfolio includes Performance Fuels, Solvents, Pentanes, Middle Distillates as well as Energy Products & Services.
As one of the oldest chemical companies in the world, Haltermann Carless continues its legacy with a global team of 500 employees across nine locations and production sites in Germany, France, the UK, and the USA. The commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices is recognised through multiple certifications, including the EcoVadis Gold award, ISCC EU and ISCC PLUS and the prestigious FIA Three-Star Environmental Accreditation.
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