Avina Midwest SAF (Ethanol to Jet) plant
Overview
StatusConceptInternational Energy Agency · as of 2026
Country · regionUnited StatesInternational Energy Agency · as of 2026
TechnologyOther ElectrolysisInternational Energy Agency · as of 2026
ProductSynfuelsInternational Energy Agency · as of 2026
Capacity55 MWInternational Energy Agency · as of 2026
Capacity values retain their recorded units and scope. MW, kt H₂/y and Nm³ H₂/h are different measures; this page does not convert or add them without a shared operating basis. “Other Electrolysis” and “Unknown PtX” are recorded classifications, not a specific electrolyzer design or power-to-X route.
Details
Technology & product
Configuration DetailPlanned Midwest sustainable aviation fuel facility using the alcohol-to-jet production technology pathway (announced 3 April 2024)
FeedstockLow-carbon-intensity ethanol; Avina reported long-term supply agreements for a significant portion of feedstock needs and planned substantial volumes from facilities with operational carbon capture and sequestration (announced 3 April 2024)
Final UseSustainable aviation fuel for intended delivery to Chicago O'Hare and other regional airports using existing rail and pipeline infrastructure (planned; announced 3 April 2024)
Capacity & economics
Production Volume120 million gallons of SAF annually (planned facility production capacity; announced 3 April 2024)
Status & timeline
Date online (tracker field)2028 (meaning under review)International Energy Agency · as of 2026
Additional project information
Administrative AreaCentral IlllinoisInternational Energy Agency · as of 2026
Configuration DetailUnknown PtXInternational Energy Agency · as of 2026
Capacity (Nm³ H₂/h)12,222 Nm³ H₂/hInternational Energy Agency · as of 2026
Capacity (Announced Size)55 MWInternational Energy Agency · as of 2026
Capacity (kt H2/y)9.53 kt H2/yInternational Energy Agency · as of 2026
Timeline
No recorded project events.
Sources & record history
Sources
- IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset Shared by 12 fields: Snapshot 2026-06-18 · Confidence: reported · Older value (2026)
- Avina Clean Hydrogen Inc. Avina Unveils Plans for Cutting-Edge Sustainable Aviation Fuel Plant in the Midwest, Forges Alliance for Low-Carbon Ethanol Supply · 2024-04-03 Shared by 4 fields: Source dated 2024-04-03 · Current
Field sources
Shared date, confidence and value status appear once with their source above; a dash in the table refers to that source context.
| Field | Shown value | Original value | Source | Date basis | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Avina Midwest SAF (Ethanol to Jet) plant | View exact valueAvina Midwest SAF (Ethanol to Jet) plant | IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset | — | — |
| Country | United States | View exact valueUnited States | IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset | — | — |
| Configuration Detail | Planned Midwest sustainable aviation fuel facility using the alcohol-to-jet production technology pathway (announced 3 April 2024) | View exact valuePlanned Midwest sustainable aviation fuel facility using the alcohol-to-jet production technology pathway (announced 3 April 2024) | Avina Unveils Plans for Cutting-Edge Sustainable Aviation Fuel Plant in the Midwest, Forges Alliance for Low-Carbon Ethanol Supply | — | — |
| Feedstock | Low-carbon-intensity ethanol; Avina reported long-term supply agreements for a significant portion of feedstock needs and planned substantial volumes from facilities with operational carbon capture and sequestration (announced 3 April 2024) | View exact valueLow-carbon-intensity ethanol; Avina reported long-term supply agreements for a significant portion of feedstock needs and planned substantial volumes from facilities with operational carbon capture and sequestration (announced 3 April 2024) | Avina Unveils Plans for Cutting-Edge Sustainable Aviation Fuel Plant in the Midwest, Forges Alliance for Low-Carbon Ethanol Supply | — | — |
| Final Use | Sustainable aviation fuel for intended delivery to Chicago O'Hare and other regional airports using existing rail and pipeline infrastructure (planned; announced 3 April 2024) | View exact valueSustainable aviation fuel for intended delivery to Chicago O'Hare and other regional airports using existing rail and pipeline infrastructure (planned; announced 3 April 2024) | Avina Unveils Plans for Cutting-Edge Sustainable Aviation Fuel Plant in the Midwest, Forges Alliance for Low-Carbon Ethanol Supply | — | — |
| Product | Synfuels | View exact valueSynfuels | IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset | — | — |
| Technology | Other Electrolysis | View exact valueOther Electrolysis | IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset | — | — |
| Capacity | 55 MW | View exact value55 MW | IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset | — | — |
| Production Volume | 120 million gallons of SAF annually (planned facility production capacity; announced 3 April 2024) | View exact value120 million gallons of SAF annually (planned facility production capacity; announced 3 April 2024) | Avina Unveils Plans for Cutting-Edge Sustainable Aviation Fuel Plant in the Midwest, Forges Alliance for Low-Carbon Ethanol Supply | — | — |
| Event | Date online : 2028 | View exact value{"date":"2028","date_precision":"year","event":"Date online","basis":"iea_hydrogen_projects_raw.csv"} | IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset | — | — |
| Progress Status | Concept | View exact valueConcept | IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset | — | — |
| Administrative Area | Central Illlinois | View exact valueCentral Illlinois | IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset | — | — |
| Configuration Detail | Unknown PtX | View exact valueUnknown PtX | IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset | — | — |
| Capacity (Nm³ H₂/h) | 12,222 Nm³ H₂/h | View exact value12222.222222222223 Nm³ H₂/h | IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset | — | — |
| Capacity (Announced Size) | 55 MW | View exact value55MW | IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset | — | — |
| Capacity (kt H2/y) | 9.53 kt H2/y | View exact value9.528933333333335 kt H2/y | IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset | — | — |
Record history
4 current sourced values · 6 older values · Record updated