Syzygy Surges Ahead: Uruguay SAF Project Gains Momentum with Velocys Onboard as FT Licensor

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Jul 16, 2025, 10:00 ET

HOUSTON, July 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Syzygy Plasmonics is rewriting the rules of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production with a first-of-its-kind commercial project in Uruguay—now supported by Fischer-Tropsch technology leader Velocys. The NovaSAF 1 facility will convert dairy waste and biogas into drop-in jet fuel with a nameplate capacity of 500,000 gallons annually, using only renewable electricity and waste gas—no green hydrogen, no complex gasification.

Momentum gaining with joint team meetings to progress project; Syzygy staff meeting with Velocys engineering team.

Image of Estancia Del Lago Site, courtesy EDL. This is the location where Syzygy will locate its project that has licensed Velocys technology.

Syzygy Plasmonics introduces a transformative solution for the aviation fuel supply chain that converts untapped biogas into valuable sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). This Houston-based innovator is redefining what's possible in low-carbon fuel production, unlocking new value for biogas producers, airlines, and fuel blenders seeking scalable, clean energy alternatives.

At the heart of the project is Syzygy's light-driven GHG e-Reforming technology, which produces the ideal 2:1 syngas ratio for Fischer-Tropsch (FT) synthesis directly from biogenic methane and CO₂. This breakthrough eliminates the need for water-intensive steam reforming or expensive electrolyzers, radically simplifying the SAF value chain.

To convert that syngas into high-yield jet fuel, Syzygy has selected Velocys and its microFTL technology, known for reliability and for maximizing fuel output, both critical factors in driving down the total cost required to produce synthetic fuel.

"This project proves that profitable SAF production doesn't have to wait on future infrastructure," said Trevor Best, CEO of Syzygy Plasmonics. "With Velocys, we're bringing in a complete, modular solution that drives down overall production costs and is ready to scale. Uruguay is only the start."

"We're proud to bring our FT technology into a project that's changing the game," said Matthew Viergutz, CEO of Velocys. "This is what innovation looks like—fast, flexible, and focused on making SAF production affordable."

NovaSAF 1 Project Highlights:

Nameplate Capacity: 500,000 gallons/year of ASTM D7566-compliant SAF
Feedstocks: Dairy waste, biogenic methane, and CO₂
Power Source: 100% renewable electricity
Technology: Syzygy's NovaSAF™ platform + Velocys' microFTL™ technology
FID: Q4 2025 | Start of Operations: Q1 2027
Certifications in Progress: CORSIA, EU RED II and RFNBO, LCFS, U.S. RFS
With its modular design and feedstock flexibility, NovaSAF 1 is built for replication across 50,000+ untapped biogas sites worldwide—unlocking a new era of profitable, policy-aligned SAF production.

About Syzygy Plasmonics
Syzygy Plasmonics develops light-driven chemical reactors that electrify and decarbonize fuel and chemical production. Based in Houston, the company's NovaSAF™ platform converts biogenic CO₂ and methane into ultra-low carbon fuels using renewable electricity.

About Velocys
Velocys is a leader in advanced biofuels technology, providing compact, high-yield Fischer-Tropsch reactor technology for sustainable fuel production.

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