Syntholene Energy selects Dynelectro as electrolyzer vendor for eSAF demo facility in Iceland

Syntholene Energy Corp. announced Feb. 10 that it has selected Dynelectro ApS out of Denmark as the electrolyzer-technology vendor for its planned synthetic fuel demonstration facility in Iceland.

Dynelectro is the developer of what it describes as the world’s most-efficient electrolyzer platform, purpose-built for high-performance hydrogen production in power-to-liquids applications for synthetic fuel (eFuel) and, more specifically, synthetic sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF).

According to Syntholene Energy, Dynelectro’s electrolyzer platform has demonstrated industry-leading energy efficiency in the production of hydrogen, a key feedstock to eFuels, while maintaining durability under continuous industrial operation at variable load.

The system architecture emphasizes reduced balance-of-plant complexity, high current density operation and modular deployment, characteristics that align closely with Syntholene’s objective of developing capital-efficient, repeatable synthetic-fuel infrastructure.

The planned demonstration facility is intended to validate the company’s integrated approach to producing low-cost hydrogen as a feedstock to eSAF and other eFuels, with a focus on scalability, energy efficiency and long-term cost competitiveness with fossil fuels.

“Syntholene’s eSAF production plans are a perfect match for Dynelectro’s electrolyzer solution,” said Sune Lilbaek, CEO at Dynelectro ApS. “To be successful in the eSAF market, the lowest possible cost of hydrogen over the lifespan of the plant is a necessity. Dynelectro’s unique take on solid-oxide electrolyzer cells (SOEC) electrolyzers seeks to enable the lowest possible energy consumption and maintenance cost. When integrated with Syntholene’s proprietary hybrid thermal production system, it is possible to convert up to 90 percent of the renewable electrical energy supplied into clean hydrogen. Together, we expect to be deploying the most cost-effective, energy-efficient solution for production of sustainable aviation fuel on the market today.”

The vendor selection represents a key technical milestone for Syntholene, according to the company, as it advances engineering and procurement activities associated with its first demonstration-scale facility.

“The selection of Dynelectro is the result of a rigorous two-year technical and commercial evaluation process across all major vendors focused on efficiency, reliability and long-term scalability,” said Dan Sutton, CEO of Syntholene. “Electrolyzer performance coupled with low-cost clean energy are the primary drivers of synthetic-fuel economics. Partnering with a technology provider that prioritizes energy efficiency and industrial robustness is critical as we move from demonstration toward multimegawatt commercial deployment.”