Vitry-le-François, France / Lyon, France—Haffner Energy, a leader in solid biomass-to-clean fuels solutions, has joined forces with ATOBA Energy, a SAF aggregator specializing in bridging the financial gap between SAF producers and offtakers. This collaboration, announced today, is designed to unlock financing for SAF projects and scale production to meet growing regulatory and environmental demands.
Haffner Energy, leveraging over 31 years of expertise, provides biomass-based SAF production technology that converts agricultural and municipal waste into clean aviation fuel. The company is currently developing the Paris-Vatry SAF project in France, aiming for full-scale production by 2030, in alignment with the next phase of the European SAF mandate.
“We are particularly excited about this partnership with ATOBA, as it will facilitate the financing of our SAF projects, starting with Paris-Vatry,” said Philippe Haffner, CEO and Co-founder of Haffner Energy. “One of the biggest challenges in securing financing for SAF production facilities is obtaining offtake contracts that ensure stable pricing over long periods. ATOBA provides this guarantee while reducing risks and commitments for airline clients, accelerating their engagement in SAF procurement.”
The SAF market is projected to exceed €50 billion by 2030, yet growth is hindered by misaligned financial expectations between producers and airlines. SAF manufacturers require long-term price stability to secure investment, while airlines seek competitive pricing in a still-emerging market. ATOBA’s portfolio-based offtake strategy resolves this challenge by balancing technological and pricing risks, fostering agreements between airlines, fuel distributors, SAF producers, and financial institutions.
“We are delighted to launch an offtake agreement with Haffner Energy, a company that has demonstrated decades of excellence in biomass transformation technologies,” said Arnaud Namer, CEO and Co-founder of ATOBA Energy. “Haffner Energy plays a key role in unlocking second-generation feedstocks essential for multiple SAF production pathways, reinforcing our ability to provide diversified and scalable SAF solutions.”
By integrating Haffner Energy’s biomass-derived SAF solutions into its portfolio, ATOBA strengthens its position as a key player in SAF market aggregation, ensuring a stable and diversified supply chain for the aviation industry. This partnership marks a major step forward in making SAF more accessible, bankable, and scalable on a global level.
