Sulzer and Avalon Energy Group form strategic alliance to advance global production of SAF

July 16, 2025

BY Sulzer Chemtech

Avalon Energy Group LLC, a U.S.-based developer of integrated sustainable energy projects, and Sulzer Chemtech, a global leader in separation and mixing technology, on July 7 announced the signing of a strategic alliance and partnership agreement to scale up the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Under the agreement, Avalon has selected BioFlux technology for its portfolio of SAF projects currently under development worldwide which will lead to a commercial technology licensing agreement with Sulzer.

The partnership’s first project will be Avalon’s flagship biorefinery in Uruguay. This pioneering facility is designed to be fully integrated, from the cultivation of dedicated non-edible oilseed crops to the production of low-carbon SAF. The project will utilize oil from Camelina sativa, a non-edible crop, as the primary feedstock, establishing a secure and sustainable supply chain that avoids impact on food resources.

“This strategic alliance with Sulzer is a major step forward in our mission to decarbonize the aviation industry,” said Irshad Ahmed, president & CEO of Avalon Energy Group. “Sulzer’s BioFlux technology is a best-in-class, proven solution that will enable us to produce SAF efficiently and cost-effectively. Our Uruguay project will be the first of many, serving as a model for how to build a vertically integrated, sustainable, and scalable platform for SAF production. We are thrilled to partner with a world-class technology provider like Sulzer to bring our vision to life and meet the growing global demand for clean aviation fuel.”

Avalon is actively developing a pipeline of similar SAF projects in key locations, including India, Eswatini (formerly Swaziland), and Illinois, USA. The alliance with Sulzer provides a standardized, state-of-the-art technology framework that will accelerate the development and deployment of these facilities.

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“We are proud to partner with Avalon Energy Group on their ambitious global rollout of SAF projects,” said Ilja Mikenberg, global head process solutions at Sulzer Chemtech. “Avalon’s innovative approach to integrating agriculture with biofuel production is a perfect match for our BioFlux™ technology, which is designed to process renewable feedstocks with high efficiency and reliability. The Uruguay project, with its use of Camelina sativa, is a landmark initiative that will showcase the immense potential for creating a truly sustainable aviation fuel value chain. We look forward to supporting Avalon as they set a new standard for the industry.”

BioFlux technology, developed by Duke Technologies LLC in the United States and globally licensed by Sulzer Chemtech, features a proprietary liquid-full reactor design that optimizes hydrogen availability and eliminates the need for a vapor recycle loop. This unique configuration, combined with advanced catalyst innovations, enhances yield, extends catalyst life, and significantly reduces production

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