Panel Discussion in Brussels: How to Make eSAF Bankable in Europe
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The PtX Lab Lausitz is discussing with representatives from politics, business, finance and civil society in Brussels how to drive forward the market ramp-up for eSAF.
Expectations are high for the European Union to establish an efficient market for synthetic aviation fuel (eSAF). The ReFuelEU Aviation Regulation sent a strong political signal – but so far, crucial investments in production capacity have been lacking. At this panel discussion, we would like to present new opportunities and creative financing instruments to close this gap.
Together with its patron, Dr Christian Ehler, member of the European Parliament (MEP), the PtX Lab Lausitz invites stakeholders from politics, business, finance and civil society to participate in the event in Brussels on 2 December 2025.
The dialogue will bring together senior representatives from EU institutions, financial actors, industry and civil society. It will explore how existing and upcoming EU financing frameworks - including the forthcoming Sustainable Transport Investment Package (STIP) - can best drive investment and improve the bankability of eSAF projects in Europe.
To this end, the PtX Lab Lausitz will present and critically discuss innovative, complementary financing concepts developed to overcome investment barriers and unlock final investment decisions for first-of-a-kind eSAF production facilities.
Are you interested in attending the event? Please send us an email – we will check whether participation is possible.
Topics in focus
- How can existing market barriers for eSAF be overcome?
- Where are the biggest financing gaps today?
- What instruments and models could accelerate the ramp-up of eSAF in Europe?
Agenda
8.30 a.m. | Arrival
9.00 a.m. | Opening and Welcome
- Dr Christian EHLER, MEP, Group of the European People's Party (EPP) and patron of this event
- Dr Harry LEHMANN, Head of PtX Lab Lausitz
9.15 a.m. | Expert Input
- 'Status Quo and Challenges for eSAF Production in Europe'
Tiphaine ANGLA, Policy Advisor, Fuels Europe (tbc) - 'A new Financial Instrument for the Ramp-Up of eSAF'
Anita DEMUTH, Head of Section PtX Mobility, PtX Lab Lausitz - 'Alternative Instruments – European Hydrogen Clearing House'
Camille MUTRELLE, Aviation Policy Officer, Transport and Environment (T&E)
10.15 a.m. | Coffee Break
10.30 a.m. | Panel Discussion with
- Grégoire LE COMTE, Aviation Policy Officer, DG MOVE
- Samantha MICHAUX, Team Leader Business Development, Ineratec GmbH
- N. N., Fuels Europe (tbc)
- N. N., European Investment Bank (tbc)
- Felix SCHMERMER, Head of Section PtX Policy & Market Ramp-Up, PtX Lab Lausitz
- Diane VITRY, Director Aviation, Transport & Environment (T&E)
- Moderation: Jennifer BAKER
12.00 a.m. | Networking Lunch
Subject to change
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