Scalable SAF Production
Arava Fuels is developing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in Israel based on proprietary seed technology refined over 20-plus years. With 7 optimized seed variants and 4 potential biomass-to-SAF pathways, the company is working to identify the strongest route for scalable SAF production targeting roughly $100 per barrel.
Evaluating the Strongest Pathway for Israel
AravaFuels is evaluating multiple seed varieties and biomass-to-SAF pathways to determine the most commercially viable route for SAF production. Through pilot programs, we will measure cultivation requirements, water use, yield performance, oil production, and co-product value streams to identify the strongest pathway for future commercial deployment.
The Process
AravaFuels is developing a scalable non-food feedstock system for SAF production, creating “Renewable Oil Fields” on arid and marginal land.
BioOil Seed — Desert-Grown BioOil for SAF Production
Step 1Cultivate drought-tolerant trees
Step 2Harvest seeds and leaves
Step 3Oil extraction
Step 4Hydrotreatment
Step 5Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)
CAM Desert Plants — Low-Water Biomass for SAF Production
Step 1Cultivate CAM desert plants
Step 2Harvest cactus pads and agave biomass
Step 3Biomass processing
Step 4Gasification & Fischer-Tropsch- Step 5Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)
Experienced Leadership
AravaFuels is led by senior renewable energy professionals with international project experience in solar, biomass, and sustainable fuels.
Yosef Abramowitz is a leading figure in the Israeli renewable energy sector with a strong track record in developing and financing large scale projects. As co founder of Arava Power & Gigawatt Global he has led landmark utility scale solar developments in Israel and emerging markets including multiple projects across Africa. He brings deep experience in project development, investor alignment, and navigating regulatory environments, making him a key driver in scaling renewable energy infrastructure. He served as an Ambassador and judge for Israel's Climate Solutions Prize.
David Sonnenberg is a biomass-to-energy expert with over 25 years of experience developing large-scale renewable energy projects. He has worked in more than 60 countries converting biomass into fuels and power. He played a key role in D1 Oils (biodiesel) and Helius Energy (biomass power), and contributed to the BioJet fuel used by Boeing in a renewable aviation test flight in 2008. As CEO of Uhuru Energy, he leads the development of integrated projects that convert biomass into fuels, gas, and electricity.
Join the Journey
AravaFuels is seeking to raise approximately $3 million in total to fund the concept studies, feasibility studies, and pilot programs for both the Negev and Arava pathways needed to validate and scale the project.
We are looking for strategic partners, investors, government programs, research institutions, and industry participants interested in building the future of SAF in Israel.