Technip Energies  has secured a significant Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) contract from Jet Zero Australia Pty Ltd for its pioneering Project Ulysses—a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) initiative based in Townsville, Queensland. The project marks a critical step in Australia's journey toward decarbonizing air travel and establishing a domestic SAF production capability.

The scope of the FEED contract includes a comprehensive range of engineering services, detailed documentation, and project planning. These elements will support the refinement of the project’s cost estimates and establish clear timelines for implementation. The engineering work will serve as the foundation for final investment decisions and the eventual execution of the facility.

Project Ulysses is designed to produce 102 million litres of sustainable aviation fuel and 11 million litres of renewable diesel each year, with production targeted to begin by 2028. The plant will use bioethanol sourced from Australia as its primary feedstock, transforming it into SAF through a collaborative technological effort between Technip Energies and LanzaJet.

Technip Energies will provide its proprietary Hummingbird® technology, which converts bioethanol into sustainable ethylene. This ethylene is then processed using LanzaJet’s cutting-edge alcohol-to-jet technology to create aviation-grade fuel. The integrated solution not only enhances fuel security for the aviation sector but also significantly reduces emissions—potentially cutting greenhouse gas output by up to 70% compared to conventional jet fuels.

Sylvain Cabalery, Senior Vice President of Sustainable Fuels, Chemicals & Circularity at Technip Energies, expressed his enthusiasm for the project’s progress. “We are excited to support the advancement of Project Ulysses, which will be Australia’s first alcohol-to-jet SAF plant. With the aviation industry worldwide seeking ways to secure fuel supplies while lowering carbon emissions, this project offers a smart, scalable solution. The combination of our Hummingbird® technology and LanzaJet’s process delivers not just energy resilience, but also a substantial environmental benefit.”

As momentum builds for cleaner aviation alternatives, Project Ulysses stands as a flagship effort in demonstrating how innovation and collaboration can shape a more sustainable future for global air travel.

Technip Energies is a leading global player in technology and engineering, recognized for its strong presence in key sectors such as LNG, hydrogen, ethylene, sustainable chemistry, and carbon management. The company plays a vital role in advancing critical markets, including energy, low-carbon energy solutions, decarbonization, and circular economy initiatives. Its two synergistic business segments—Technology, Products & Services (TPS) and Project Delivery—work in tandem to transform innovation into large-scale, industrial solutions.