About us

At GAFT – Green Air Fuel Technology – we are implementing solutions to produce sustainable aviation fuel out of CO2 without using fossil fuels or food crops.

We are using patented, innovative technology to transform carbon dioxide and water via renewable energy into an energy-rich liquid. This liquid is then fermented to valuable products such as fatty acids – the main feedstock to produce carbon-negative aviation fuel.

We are based in the Netherlands and our team combines in depth energy market expertise with world-class chemical, biotech, engineering, technology development and scaling expertise.

We have partnerships with leading industries and have been awarded several Dutch and European grants. Additionally, GAFT is backed by the European Innovation Council (EIC). We are currently raising a Series A round.

Meet our team

Frank Schreurs

CEO

Business development and oil market expert
20+ years experience in midstream oil markets
Deep understanding of commodity pricing and margin risks
M&A energy expert

Robert de Kler

Head of Processes and Innovation

Technology development expert with 20+ years of experience in CO2, Energy and Renewable Markets
Former CTO of Vattenfall Benelux
Senior Research Scientist at TNO
Degree in Mechanical Engineering & Energy Systems

David Griston

General Counsel

30+ years experience in energy markets globally
Deep understanding of structuring M&A and finance deals
Project development in renewables, conventional thermal, hydro and nuclear, and energy technology start-ups and joint ventures

Ronald Maas

CTO

Technology development specialist with 20+ years of experience in bioprocess design (laboratory and pilot plant)
Expert in the microbial conversion of feedstocks to bulk chemicals and biofuels
Degree in Microbiology and PhD in Bioprocess Engineering

Marien de Jonge

CSO

20+ years of experience in R&D both in academic and commercial settings
Project and people manager with breadth of experience in molecular microbiology and biochemistry
PhD in Molecular Microbiology and Biochemistry

GAFT is supported by a growing number of partners

Prizes & Awards

New Energy Challenge

2021 finalist

Evolen'up

2021 finalist

Hangar 51

2021 finalist