Transforming CO₂ into Sustainable Aviation Fuel in Spain
Key Ideas
- Holcim, IGNIS P2X, and Exolum collaborate on Eco2fly project in Villaluenga de la Sagra, Toledo.
- 700,000t/yr of CO₂ from cement production will be converted into 100,000t/yr of sustainable aviation fuel.
- Use of 'green' hydrogen in the conversion process with storage of remaining CO₂ in geological repositories.
- Expected to avoid over 6.5Mt of CO₂ emissions in the first 10 years of operation.
In Spain, Holcim, IGNIS P2X, and Exolum have launched the Eco2fly project aimed at transforming industrial CO₂ emissions into sustainable aviation fuel. This initiative is set to take place at Holcim's Villaluenga de la Sagra plant in Toledo. The facility will focus on capturing more than 700,000 tons of CO₂ annually from the cement production process and converting it into 100,000 tons of sustainable aviation fuel each year. The process involves the use of 'green' hydrogen for conversion, ensuring a more sustainable approach. The excess CO₂ that is not transformed into fuel will be securely stored in geological repositories. Over the first decade of operation, Eco2fly is projected to prevent the release of more than 6.5 million tons of CO₂ emissions, contributing significantly to environmental preservation and sustainability efforts.