The Danish Environmental Protection Agency (Miljøstyrelsen) has approved that Arcadia eFuels can establish a large facility on Masnedø near Vordingborg Harbour. Here, e-kerosene - a green aviation fuel made from water, CO₂, and green electricity instead of oil - will be produced. The fuel can be used in regular jet engines but emits significantly less CO₂ overall.
The approval covers the entire production chain - from electrolysis and fuel synthesis to storage and shipping. According to the approval, production may amount to up to 66,000 tonnes of e-kerosene per year, as well as smaller quantities of diesel and naphtha. Naphtha is a light oil product typically used as a raw material in the plastics industry or as an additive in petrol.
Strict requirements for environment and safety
The factory may use large amounts of seawater - up to 5,000 cubic metres per hour - which is either desalinated for hydrogen production or used for cooling. The excess water is returned to the Storstrømmen, but only if it meets strict environmental requirements. Noise, air emissions, and waste are also closely regulated.
The new construction will be classified as a risk enterprise and must, among other things, have a 26-metre high safety flare. It is a steel structure with a flame at the top, used to burn off excess gas in emergencies, thereby preventing overpressure and explosions. It is only ignited when needed and is placed at a safe distance from buildings.
Commissioning in 2028
According to the environmental approval, the facility is expected to be commissioned in the fourth quarter of 2028. Arcadia has previously announced that construction can begin once the necessary purchase contracts are in place. The project area is already prepared for construction, and the technical design is complete.
The entire project is budgeted at 7.5 billion kroner and is partially financed with capital from European investors. The company has previously assessed that the facility's capacity will exceed the Danish domestic demand for aviation fuel by more than double.
The approval is valid for five years
The permit was granted on 20 May 2025. If Arcadia has not utilised it by May 2030, it will automatically lapse. After commissioning, the approval remains valid as long as the facility does not stand idle for three consecutive years.
The deadline for appeals expires on 17 June 2025.
