Axens and Praj have agreed to collaborate on projects in India to produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from low carbon alcohols via the Alcohol-to-Jet (ATJ) pathway. India is one of the top five aviation markets in the world, with strong growth expected over the next two decades. In order to achieve its Net Zero goal, the Indian government is considering implementing SAF mandates to decarbonize the aviation sector.
The ASTM-approved ATJ pathway (ATJ-SPK), which involves the conversion of low-carbon ethanol or low-carbon isobutanol into SAF, will play a significant role in meeting India’s SAF production requirements. Praj brings proven expertise in modularized solutions, project integration services, and technology for producing low carbon isobutanol and ethanol from conventional bio-sourced feedstock.
Axens will supply its JetanolTM Alcohol-To-Jet technologies (dehydration, olefin oligomerization, and hydrogenation steps), catalyst solution, equipment, and services (training, technical assistance) for alcohol-to-SAF conversion. Axens and Praj will continue to offer technology for the production of low carbon ethanol from cellulosic biomass in India and around the world. Praj stated: “We are involved in accelerating energy transition through bioeconomy as a sustainable climate action company. Collaboration with Axens is another step in this direction. With complementary strengths across the SAF value chain, this is a decisive step towards cleaner skies in India.”
“As a technology provider, Axens has been deeply involved in India’s journey toward cleaner fuels for over three decades, and we are very excited to continue that work on SAF projects with Praj as new partner,” said Axens.