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The sustainable aviation fuel plant ‘Turboleta SAF’ declared of “Regional and General Interest” by the Government of Aragon

  • The Government of Aragon has announced the declaration of the ‘Turboleta SAF’ project as an investment of regional and general interest of Aragon (DIGA). This facility, which is being developed by Solarig and will be located in Teruel, will be one of the most innovative Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production plants in the world.
  • Turboleta SAF’ will have an annual production capacity of 105,000 tons of sustainable fuel and an estimated investment of more than 1.2 billion euros. The facility, located in Teruel, will create more than 1,000 direct and indirect jobs during construction, and more than 180 direct and indirect jobs during operation. Construction is scheduled to start in 2028.
  • The recognition of the Aragonese Executive also includes a renewable complex for self-consumption of the installation of more than 550 MW.
  • Solarig has submitted the ‘Turboleta SAF’ project to the European Commission’s Innovation Fund, which aims to finance projects to accelerate the energy transition in Europe. This project will allow the decarbonization of more than 400,000 tons of CO2 per year.

29 April 2025 – The Government of Aragon has announced that the ‘Turboleta SAF’ project, one of the most innovative sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production plants in the world, has been declared an investment of regional and general interest in Aragon (DIGA). Thanks to the granting of this figure, which is awarded to those facilities and projects with a relevant impact on the economic, technological, social or environmental development of Aragon, the positive impact on Aragonese society of ‘Turboleta SAF’ is recognized.

The ‘Turboleta SAF’ plant, developed by Solarig, will be located in the “Platea” industrial park in Teruel and will have a production capacity of around 105,000 tons of SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) per year, which is equivalent to almost 45,000 flights between Zaragoza and London (considering a 50% SAF blend). The plant, which will cover an area of approximately 12 hectares, is expected to start construction in 2028.

With a total estimated investment of more than 1,200 million euros, ‘Turboleta SAF’ will incorporate dedicated renewable assets with direct connection to the industrial plant: a photovoltaic solar farm (350 MW), a wind farm (209 MW), a battery storage system and an electrolyzer for the production of renewable hydrogen of more than 130 MW. In addition, this facility will take advantage of the biomethane and biogenic CO2 production of the facilities developed by Biorig, Solarig’s renewable gases division, as key raw materials for the synthesis of SAF.

As part of the financial consolidation of the project, Solarig has submitted ‘Turboleta SAF’ to the European Commission’s “Innovation Fund” program, which aims to finance projects to accelerate the energy transition in Europe. The company thus seeks to contribute to European objectives in the fight against global warming.

In addition to having a positive impact in environmental terms, this plant will promote the creation of some 1,200 direct and indirect skilled jobs: 1,000 during the construction phase and more than 180 during operation, favoring local development and the use of existing infrastructures.

The users of nearby infrastructures such as the airports of Teruel and Zaragoza will benefit from this new facility by having a sustainable local fuel production. The SAF is an essential element to decarbonize the aviation sector (responsible for about 14% of global CO2 emissions attributable to transport). This project will allow the decarbonization of more than 400 thousand tons of CO2 per year. Turboleta SAF’ has recently concluded the consultation period prior to the Environmental Impact Statement carried out by the Ministry for Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge (MITECO).

Solarig will continue to work hand in hand with the main agents of Teruel, and will intensify its informative work and active listening in order to carry out a sustainable project, fully integrated in society and collaborating with the public administrations and relevant agents of the regions to converge in the best environmental and social solutions and contribute to the socioeconomic strengthening of the regions participating in this project.

Solarig, sustainable energy solutions for society

Solarig develops, finances, builds and operates infrastructures for the energy transition. It currently manages more than 13 GW of photovoltaic assets and has a portfolio of more than 20 GW of power projects in 12 countries. The company drives global decarbonization in the places where it operates through renewable energy solutions, sustainable fuels and green gases. Headquartered in Madrid, Spain, it has a strong presence in Europe, Central and South America, Japan and Australia. Committed to innovation and sustainability, Solarig has a team of more than 1,400 professionals.

Solarig works for the energy transition towards global decarbonization and contributes to achieving the highest levels of energy independence in the markets where it operates. Solarig aims to play a key role in the sustainable progress of society, leading the transition to cleaner energy sources. The company contributes to the sustainable development of the environments where it operates and takes care of the relationship with public administrations, communities, shareholders, customers, professionals, collaborators and suppliers.