Groundbreaking Demo Plant to Convert CO2 and Green Hydrogen into Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Key Ideas
- OXCCU to develop a demonstration plant at Saltend Chemicals Park to convert biogenic CO2 and green hydrogen into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
- The project simplifies SAF production by directly converting CO2 to fuel, with the demo plant expected to produce 160 kilos of liquid fuel per day.
- px Group will provide engineering design and construction for the plant, aligning with the UK Government's aim to boost SAF production and create jobs through low emission technologies.
- The project showcases the strategic partnership between OXCCU and px Group to scale up the production of jet fuel-range hydrocarbons from CO2 and hydrogen, with Equinor's H2H Saltend project also contributing to decarbonisation efforts.
Saltend Chemicals Park is set to host a groundbreaking demonstration plant developed by OXCCU to convert biogenic CO2 and green hydrogen into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). OXCCU, a carbon-to-value company, is pioneering a process that simplifies SAF production by directly converting CO2 into fuel, with the demo plant targeting a daily output of 160 kilos of liquid fuel, predominantly SAF. This initiative supports the UK Government's strategy to enhance SAF production and create employment opportunities through the utilization of low emission technologies. px Group will oversee the engineering, design, and construction aspects of the project, with operations expected to commence in 2026. The collaboration between OXCCU and px Group aims to scale up the production of jet fuel-range hydrocarbons using CO2 and hydrogen, aligning with the UK's sustainability goals. Equinor's H2H Saltend project, focusing on low carbon hydrogen production and carbon capture, further contributes to the decarbonisation efforts in the region, positioning Humber as a global hub for low carbon hydrogen production.
Topics
Aviation
Renewable Energy
Decarbonisation
Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Industrial Decarbonisation
Carbon-to-value
Low Emission Technologies
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