Syntholene Energy adds former Icelandair COO to advisory board

February 5, 2026 3:07 AM EST

Syntholene Energy Corp. (TSXV: ESAF) (OTCQB: SYNTF) (FSE: 3DD0) announced the appointment of Jens Thordarson, former Chief Operating Officer of Icelandair, to its advisory board.



Thordarson served in executive roles at Icelandair for 17 years, including Chief Operating Officer and Vice President of Technical Operations. He currently serves as CEO of GeoSalmo, a sustainable aquaculture company, and as Honorary Consul of Ireland in Iceland.



"Jens' leadership in aviation and operations, combined with his strategic network in the nation of Iceland, makes him an ideal contributor to Syntholene's Advisory Board," said Dan Sutton, Chief Executive Officer of Syntholene Energy Corp. "As we work to bring sustainable synthetic fuels to Icelandic and European markets, his insights into politics, regulatory landscape, and infrastructure readiness will be instrumental in driving our commercialization strategy."



Thordarson stated he was excited to join the advisory board and contribute his experience in aviation, operations, and strategic growth. "The transition to sustainable fuels is essential for industries like aviation, and Syntholene's technology represents a major step forward," he said.



Syntholene develops synthetic fuel technology and claims its Hybrid Thermal Production System can produce synthetic jet fuel at 70% lower cost than competing technologies. The company has secured 20MW of dedicated energy to support its demonstration facility and commercial operations.



The Chicago-based company was founded by operators with experience in advanced energy infrastructure, nuclear technology, and process engineering. The information was disclosed in a company press release.


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