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Honeywell, GranBio to produce SAF using ATJ technology from forest and agricultural residues

Date:29 Nov 2023

Country: Brazil United States

Plant Name:

    Biomass

    Wood

Residue Name:

    Chips

    Cobs

    Process waste/Secondary residue

    Shavings

    Straws

End Products

Fuel

Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)

Application

  • Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Production: Converts biomass residues into carbon-neutral SAF, reducing greenhouse gas emissions from air travel.

Description

Honeywell and GranBio Technologies are collaborating to produce carbon-neutral sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from Forest and agricultural residues. GranBio’s AVAP process converts forest and agricultural waste into low-carbon sugars, which are then turned into SAF using Honeywell's ethanol-to-jet (ETJ) technology. This partnership aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from aviation by creating SAF with net-zero lifecycle emissions. GranBio’s U.S. demonstration plant is expected to produce 2 million gallons of SAF annually by 2026.

Pathway Description:

The process involves using GranBio’s AVAP technology to convert forest and agricultural residues into low-cost, low-carbon-intensity sugars. These sugars are then fermented into ethanol, which is converted into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) using Honeywell’s ethanol-to-jet (ETJ) technology. This process reduces greenhouse gas emissions to net zero on a total lifecycle basis compared to petroleum-based jet fuel. The technology also allows for the production of biochemicals alongside SAF, providing additional value from biomass feedstocks.

 

 

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Tags: Sustainable Aviation FuelBiomass To Jet Fuel

End Products

Fuel

Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)

Feedstock

Types of Feedstock

Primary agricultural residue,Secondary agricultural residue

Name

Forest residues ,Agricultural residues

Form

Solid biomass

Logistics

Requires pre-processing for transportation to bio-refinery

Characteristics

High carbon sequestration potential

Pathways

Chemical

ETJ

Biological

Ethanol Fermentation

Stakeholders

Industrial and commercial

Honeywell,GranBio Technologies