Galileu

Country
Portugal

Galileu aims to produces 155 ktpa of synthetic Sustainable Aviation Fuel (e-SAF) in Aveiras de Cima (Lisbon district), supplied by renewable electricity (PV, wind, grid) including REN transmission system integration, with large-scale infrastructure for hydrogen electrolysis, CO₂ capture, and direct logistics access to aviation and export markets. A Letter of Intent has been secured for the supply of 100 kt per year of e-SAF.

Lead developer Smartenergy
Project partner

Overarching / General

REN Gás, Smartenergy PT2049, MUON, Cimpor, EGF/Valorsul, CLC

H2 production

Various companies shortlisted

H2 transportation, storage & distribution

High pressure storage - Smartenergy has identified potential partners with leading technology-players

H2 end use

Mainly for eSAF production within the same facility, and supply to HRS

Locations
Portugal | Aveiras de Cima (Lisbon district)

Project details

Production volume

H2 production from electrolysis

80,000 H2 tons/year

Final products

200.00 tons/year of H2
155000.00 tons/year of E-SAF

H2 color

Green

Total electrolyser capacity

545.00 MW

Total investment (CAPEX)

EUR 1000-3000 m

Value chain coverage

Primary energy sourcing

Onshore wind - 18.00 MW Photovoltaics - 613.00 MW Grid - 898.00 MW Dedicated onsite renewables - 631.00 MW

H2 production

Alkaline water (ALK) electrolyser – 280.00 MW Polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) electrolyser – 265.00 MW

H2 Storage

Artificial - 4.00 tons

H2 transport

Pipeline Trucking

End use

Mobility

Aviation

Project timeline

Current status: Feasibility study completed

Planned timeline for Final built out stage

Q1 2022 Project initiated
Q3 2024 Concept study completed
Q2 2025 Feasibility study completed
Q4 2027 FEED completed
Q1 2028 Final Investment Decision taken
Q1 2028 Construction started
Q4 2030 In operations

Current main activities

Stakeholder commitment and MoUs with key partners (e.g., industry, municipalities, utilities)