In Europe, new regulations and SAF blending mandates arebeing introduced that gradually increase the required share of SAF in aviationfuel. National targets, airline climate strategies and customer expectationsall point in the same direction: a rapidly growing demand for reliable,large-scale SAF supply.

As shown in the SAF ecosystem below, SAF made from waste and biomass can reducelifecycle aviation CO₂ emissions by more than 80%, by reusing carbon in ashorter loop instead of adding new fossil carbon to the atmosphere. Green Birchis designed to be one of the Nordic projects that can supply meaningful SAFvolumes to airlines and fuel suppliers, helping to decarbonise flights inSweden and across Europe.

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Why SAF?

Why sustainable aviation fuel?

Aviation is essential for connectivity, trade and travel — but today it still depends almost entirely on fossil jet fuel. While efficiency improvements, operational measures and new aircraft help reduce emissions, they are not enough on their own to deliver the deep reductions required to meet climate goals.
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Why SAF is needed?

Reduction in lifecycle aviation CO₂ emissions compared to fossil jet fuel
Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is a drop-in fuel that can be used in existing aircraft and fuel infrastructure. It can significantly reduce lifecycle emissions compared to fossil jet fuel, without requiring airlines to change their fleets or airports to rebuild their systems.
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Project partners

Green Birch is developed by Dåva Sustainable Fuels AB together with partners that bring complementary experience across aviation, energy, waste management and regional industrial development.
Braathens Renavia
Braathens Renavia is a Nordic SAF project developer focused on large-scale production of sustainable aviation fuel from forest residues and waste streams. Founded by aviation entrepreneur Per Braathen and backed by the Braathens and Braganza group, Renavia builds on more than 75 years of airline heritage to develop SAF projects aligned with airline operations and fuel logistics.
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Mana
Mana is a project development company dedicated to converting non-recyclable waste into clean energy carriers such as methanol and, ultimately, sustainable aviation fuel. The company develops waste-to-methanol projects across the Nordics and is part of NG Nordic’s circular platform.
NG Nordic
NG Nordic is a leading Nordic provider of circular solutions and environmental services, managing a substantial share of Northern Europe’s waste management and recycling infrastructure. Formed through the combination of NG Group and Fortum Recycling & Waste, NG Nordic provides the feedstock access and industrial competence required for projects like Green Birch.
Umeå Energi
Umeå Energi is the municipal energy company in Umeå and a key actor behind the development of Umeå Eco Industrial Park at Dåva. The company operates the Dåva combined heat and power plant and is investing in new infrastructure to support circular, climate-smart industrial projects.
Umeå Eco Industrial Park
Umeå Eco Industrial Park at Dåva is Umeå’s largest industrial development initiative, led by the municipality and its companies to create a world-class hub for circular green innovation. Green Birch is one of the flagship projects supporting this long-term vision.
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