Jet Zero develops and operates sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel projects in regional Australia, using HEFA and Alcohol‑to‑Jet technologies to produce CORSIA‑certified biofuels at a combined capacity of over 500 million litres per year. The company integrates drought‑resilient feedstock cultivation, builds port‑based logistics infrastructure, and follows certified sustainability standards to create local supply chains, generate jobs, and enhance national fuel security for airlines and fuel distributors.
Funding
$19M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Australia’s aviation sector relies heavily on imported fossil jet fuel, creating fuel security risks and contributing significantly to carbon emissions. The lack of domestic sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production limits regional economic development and hampers the industry’s ability to meet decarbonisation mandates.
Solution
Jet Zero develops and operates SAF and renewable diesel (RD) projects in regional Australia, leveraging proven HEFA and Alcohol-to-Jet (ATJ) technologies to produce fully traceable, CORSIA‑certified biofuels. The company advances a pipeline of large‑scale facilities—including Project Ulysses (ATJ) and Project Mandala (HEFA)—targeting combined capacities of over 500 million litres per year. By integrating drought‑resilient feedstock cultivation through its Silvo Plus program and building essential port and logistics infrastructure, Jet Zero creates local supply chains that generate jobs and enhance national fuel security. The firm applies a capital‑efficient Opportunity and Project Realisation Process (OPRP) to de‑risk development and accelerate project delivery, while adhering to rigorous sustainability standards (RSB, ISCC).
Target Audience
Primary customers are airlines, fuel distributors, and logistics operators seeking domestically produced SAF and renewable diesel to meet regulatory mandates and improve fuel security, as well as regional governments and investors interested in sustainable economic development.
Features
- Development of ATJ and HEFA SAF production facilities with capacities of 113 ML/yr and 402 ML/yr respectively
- Integration of drought‑resilient feedstock crops (e.g., pongamia, agave) through the Silvo Plus agricultural platform
- Construction of port‑based storage, pipeline, and loading infrastructure to support fuel logistics
- Use of certified sustainability frameworks (RSB, ISCC) ensuring fully traceable, CORSIA‑compliant biofuels
- Capital‑efficient project delivery via the proprietary Opportunity and Project Realisation Process (OPRP)
- Collaboration with government agencies, investors, and research institutions to secure funding and technical expertise