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Nuclear-Derived Sustainable Aviation Fuel
eq.flight develops nuclear-derived sustainable aviation fuel to support low-carbon aviation. By combining reliable nuclear energy with advanced systems, we deliver scalable solutions to reduce emissions and meet future aviation demand.
Aviation needs SAF
The world needs new fuels for the future of flight. Batteries and hydrogen aren’t viable for long-haul travel. SAF is a true drop-in fuel, compatible with existing aircraft and infrastructure, and can be blended into fuel supply chains to reduce emissions without major changes.
Power-to-Liquids SAF offers a scalable route to deep decarbonisation, using low-carbon electricity to produce synthetic fuels with high emissions reduction potential. Unlike feedstock-limited SAF pathways, PtL can expand in line with clean power availability and demand.
Eq.flight has secured £1 million of funding from the UK Department for Transport, recognising the role of advanced SAF technologies in delivering the UK SAF Mandate and accelerating the demonstration of an integrated Power-to-Liquids production system.
How it Works
Air, Water, and Power
Eq.flight uses simple, scalable inputs—air, water and power—to produce sustainable aviation fuel, reducing reliance on constrained biological feedstocks. This creates a repeatable pathway for domestic fuel production. Domestic PtL SAF production reduces reliance on imported fossil fuels, strengthening UK energy security. It also supports stable supply chains and reduces exposure to global fuel price volatility.
The Nuclear Advantage
Nuclear power provides reliable baseload low-carbon electricity, operating continuously with high capacity and supporting stable industrial processes. This ensures predictable output and minimal disruption. Co-locating PtL plants with nuclear generation creates a jobs multiplier, combining long-term operations with new industrial activity. This strengthens local supply chains and supports durable skilled employment.
Project Partners
Eq.flight brings together key partners across the full value chain — from engineering and technology to carbon supply and end-use.
Latest Updates
Latest developments, insights and announcements from Equilibrion and industry developments
Socio-Economics of Nuclear-Derived Sustainable Aviation Fuel: A Pathway to Cleaner Skies and Stronger Communities
As the aviation industry seeks sustainable solutions to reduce its environmental impact, nuclear-derived sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) emerges as[…]
Equilibrion and Rolls-Royce SMR announce collaboration to advance the development of Sustainable Aviation Fuel using nuclear energy
Equilibrion and Rolls-Royce SMR have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on a technical and economic assessment, to[…]
Bristol Airport and Equilibrion complete pioneering study on Nuclear-derived Sustainable fuels
Bristol Airport and Equilibrion, supported by Q8Aviation and Exolum, have successfully completed a groundbreaking feasibility study into the large-scale production of[…]
Equilibrion response to Corporate PPA Consultation
Open call for evidence: Corporate Power Purchase Agreements Equilibrion (Eq.flight) Response to the UK Government’s 2026 Call for Evidence As[…]
Frequently Asked Questions
Eq.flight is a nuclear-powered power-to-liquids project that produces sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) using hydrogen from water and carbon captured from air, creating ultra-low-carbon jet fuel that can safely replace traditional fossil kerosene while significantly reducing aviation emissions.
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