Aalborg Forsyning is set to receive significant amounts of surplus heat from a future facility that will produce sustainable aviation fuel.
| November 19, 2024 | By Kim Vejrup, kve@danskfjernvarme.dk
Collaboration to Boost Danish Sustainable Fuel Production
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), SAS, Copenhagen Airport, and Aalborg Airport have joined forces to promote Danish production of sustainable aviation fuel. This initiative will be realized through a project named Fjord PtX, to be established in Aalborg, according to a press release.
As a result, Aalborg Forsyning will benefit from surplus heat generated by the production process.
“This will have a significant impact on both Aalborg and Aalborg Forsyning’s development. Fjord PtX will deliver a large amount of surplus heat, benefiting our district heating customers. Additionally, the project will attract new investments to the region and create jobs,” said Søren Gais Kjeldsen, CEO of Aalborg Forsyning.
The facility is planned to be built in Aalborg Forsyning’s business area just north of Aalborg, at Norbis Park.
Production Scale and Impact
The facility is expected to produce up to 110 million liters of aviation fuel annually. For comparison:
- Denmark’s domestic flights consume about 30 million liters of fuel annually.
- Approximately 1,200 million liters of aviation fuel are used for flights to and from Denmark each year.
Aalborg Forsyning will annually draw surplus heat from the facility, covering at least 10% of Aalborg’s heating needs.
Job Creation and Economic Growth
The project is estimated to create:
- 2,000 jobs during the construction phase.
- 200 full-time positions once operational.
CIP, the project’s developer, plans to invest several billion Danish kroner in Fjord PtX. In addition to the heat agreement, CIP has signed a development agreement with Aalborg Forsyning and leased 20 hectares of land (equivalent to 26 football fields) in Norbis Park for the facility.
Technology Behind Fjord PtX
Fjord PtX will include a 400 MW electrolysis plant that converts electricity from renewable energy sources into hydrogen. This hydrogen, combined with captured CO2, will be transformed into sustainable aviation fuel.
The facility will annually reuse up to 330,000 tons of CO2, equivalent to the yearly emissions of 23,000 households.
Timeline
Construction of Fjord PtX is planned to begin in 2026, with the facility expected to be operational by 2029.
The article is translated from Danish, Source: The Danish District Heating Association’s website.
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