NEXTCHEM and MAIRE Collaborate on Sustainable Aviation Fuel Project in Indonesia
Key Ideas
- NEXTCHEM and MAIRE, in collaboration with PT Tripatra Engineers, will conduct a feasibility study for a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) project in Sei Mangkei, Indonesia.
- The project includes the development of a small-scale modular plant with a production capacity of 60,000 tpy, utilizing regionally sourced feedstock such as used cooking oil and palm oil mill effluent.
- The SAF plant will incorporate proprietary technologies from NEXTCHEM, including the NX PTU™ technology for hydrogen production and the NX SAFTM Bio technology for SAF production using second-generation vegetable oils and residual fats.
- MAIRE's CEO Alessandro Bernini emphasized the company's dedication to energy transition and decarbonization in high-impact sectors like aviation, highlighting the integrated approach and end-to-end solutions provided by MAIRE.
The article discusses the partnership between NEXTCHEM, MAIRE, and PT Tripatra Engineers to conduct a feasibility study for a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) project in Sei Mangkei, Indonesia. The collaboration aims to develop a small-scale modular SAF plant with a production capacity of 60,000 tonnes per year, utilizing locally sourced feedstock like used cooking oil and palm oil mill effluent. The project will employ NEXTCHEM's proprietary technologies, including the NX PTU™ for hydrogen production and the NX SAFTM Bio for SAF production using second-generation vegetable oils and residual fats pre-treated through the NX PTU™ technology. The article highlights the efficiency and fast execution capabilities of the modular plant design, suitable for small-scale projects in various regions. MAIRE's CEO, Alessandro Bernini, expresses the company's commitment to advancing the energy transition and decarbonizing sectors like aviation, leveraging their integrated approach and technological solutions. The collaboration signifies a step towards sustainable aviation practices and showcases the potential for innovative solutions in the field of clean fuels.