Honeywell, Johnson Matthey, GIDARA Energy, and Samsung E&A announced a strategic alliance to streamline the entire SAF production process. The goal is to develop a comprehensive solution for producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from biomass and waste.
The joint effort plans to introduce a new technology leveraging the Fischer-Tropsch (FT) process. This process converts syngas into fuels, using feedstocks like municipal waste and biomass. The alliance aims to unlock abundant, globally available feedstocks. It seeks to meet rising SAF demand and improve energy security.
By working together, the companies intend to speed up project timelines. They aim to reduce the time from feasibility study to plant startup by more than 15%, while capital expenditures could decrease by up to 10%. The integrated, modular solution offers a full-service approach.
The alliance provides several key capabilities. GIDARA Energy specializes in gasification and syngas production. Johnson Matthey offers advanced catalysts for converting syngas into fuels. Honeywell contributes process technology and digital automation solutions. And Samsung E&A provides engineering, procurement, and project management expertise.
The collaboration will focus on scaling gasification and FT SAF production methods. They plan to enable biomass and municipal waste as main feedstocks. This approach addresses limits of traditional feedstocks used in SAF production.
Industry analysts report that biofuels from waste and non-food crops will supply over 40% of total biofuel demand by 2030. The alliance’s efforts aim to meet this demand with sustainable solutions.
The partnership is designed to be non-exclusive, allowing other companies to adopt the technology. It offers a full-service delivery model, from project development to operation. The companies expect their combined resources to accelerate SAF deployment globally.
The alliance aims to make SAF production from waste more efficient and scalable. It aligns with industry trends toward sustainability and energy security. The collaboration could significantly impact the future of sustainable aviation fuels.
