Frequently asked questions

What are your production targets?

  • Phase One: 140,000 tonnes per annum of green methanol by 2030–2032.

  • Phase Two: 180,000 tonnes per annum of SAF (55% eSAF / 45% advanced SAF) by 2035.

Early methanol sales into marine and chemical markets unlock revenue while SAF certification is underway

What environmental benefits do you deliver?

Our sustainable bio-fuels achieve:

  • >90% reduction in lifecycle CO₂ compared to conventional jet fuel.

  • Drop-in compatibility with existing engines and infrastructure.

  • Biodegradability and near-zero SOₓ/NOₓ emissions for marine applications inline with 2030 reduction targets and supporting aviation’s goal of net-zero CO₂ by 2050.

Why choose a modular design?

Modularity lets us:

  • Scale rapidly with repeatable “module” blueprints matched to local feedstock.

  • Reduce capital risk by phasing investment; first methanol, then SAF.

  • Replicate globally in other biomass-rich regions.
    That approach drives faster project execution and lower unit costs

Where is your first site and why?

We secured an industrial-zoned site at Iisalmi, Finland, chosen for:

  • Abundant, low-cost biomass from nearby forests.

  • 100% green power availability.

  • Proximity to EU markets and supportive Finnish policy.
    This combination makes it one of the most cost-advantaged SAF sites globally.

Who are your key partners and offtake customers?

  • Devaltec leads technical design, permitting and FEED.

  • ATOBA Energy (MoU signed) will aggregate SAF volumes and structure offtake, with initial offtake slated for 2028.

  • Global engineering firms with Tier 1 track records ensure robust delivery and investor confidence.

When will Flying Forest start delivering fuels?

  • Green methanol production and revenue begins in 2030

  • SAF deliveries start in 2034 once MTJ certification is complete, aligning with ReFuelEU Aviation targets and upcoming ASTM approvals

What is Flying Forest’s core mission?

Flying Forest transforms locally sourced forestry residues into low-carbon green methanol and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). We aim to decarbonize aviation and maritime transport by delivering scalable, drop-in fuels that reduce lifecycle CO₂ by over 90% compared to fossil fuel alternatives.

How does Flying Forest produce its fuels?

We follow a two-phase, modular process:

  • Phase One (2030–2034) converts waste biomass into green methanol via proven gasification and syngas‐to‐methanol catalysis.

  • Phase Two (from 2034) upgrades that green methanol into ASTM-certified SAF using the Methanol-to-Jet (MTJ) pathway, expected to be certification-ready by end-2025

What feedstocks do you use and why?

We source waste forestry biomass (sawmill residues, thinning arisings) from sustainably managed Nordic forests. That feedstock:

  • Has zero import risk and is locally abundant

  • Is rich in carbon and hydrogen, ideal for high-yield gasification

  • Meets CORSIA sustainability criteria without converting primary or biodiversity‐rich lands

What technologies underpin your process?

  • High-temperature biomass gasification generates syngas.

  • Renewable electricity-driven electrolysis supplies green hydrogen and oxygen for syngas conditioning.

  • Catalytic conversion then produces green methanol (Phase One) and, later, SAF via MTJ (Phase Two).

    Devaltec, a Houston-based sustainable energy consultancy, leads engineering, regulatory alignment and FEED execution, de-risking delivery