OXCCU Unveils World-First Sustainable Aviation Fuel Facility at Oxford Airport
Key Ideas
  • OXCCU unveils OX1 Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) plant at Oxford Airport, producing 1kg of liquid fuel a day from carbon dioxide and hydrogen.
  • The plant marks a key step in achieving cost-effective Power-to-Liquid SAF, with plans for a larger OX2 plant in 2026 at Saltend Chemical Park Hull.
  • The innovation streamlines the process, reducing costs and barriers to SAF adoption, supported by significant industry and government investment.
  • The company's Series A funding of £18mn in June 2023, with notable investors like Saudi Aramco and United Airlines, emphasizes the promising nature of its technology.
OXCCU has unveiled a groundbreaking sustainable aviation fuel production facility at Oxford Airport, introducing the OX1 plant that will convert carbon dioxide and hydrogen directly into long-chain hydrocarbons to create OX•EFUEL. This innovative process, producing 1kg of liquid fuel a day, is a world-first demonstration that could revolutionize the aviation industry's approach to sustainability. The company's CEO, Andrew Symes, highlighted the importance of scaling up this technology to achieve their mission of enabling climate-neutral flying for future generations. The launch of the OX1 plant represents a significant milestone in OXCCU's journey from the lab to commercial production, with plans for a larger OX2 plant in 2026. By streamlining the production process and cutting costs, OXCCU aims to overcome barriers to sustainable aviation fuel adoption. The technology, developed over a decade of research at the University of Oxford, has garnered support from both industry and government, indicating a strong commitment to reducing carbon emissions in the aviation sector. Although the sentiment is largely positive, Ivan Stevenson from Coventry University emphasizes the need for scalability and cost-effectiveness to make a substantial impact on carbon emissions. The Series A funding raised by OXCCU, backed by major investors, underscores the confidence in the company's innovative and cost-effective approach to sustainable aviation fuel production. The unveiling of the OX1 plant signifies a promising advancement in sustainable aviation fuel technology, with potential implications for the wider industry's sustainability efforts.
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