As part of TAKE-OFF participation in Enlit Europe, our Project Coordinator Georgiana Stan from TNO was interviewed on a podcast focusing on the advancements and challenges in developing and scaling synthetic Sustainable Aviation Fuel (eSAF) technologies. Here’s a brief look into our conversation and how projects like TAKE-OFF aim to reshape the aviation industry. 🔵 SAF Innovations SAFs, both biofuels and renewable "power-to-X" e-fuels, represent essential alternatives to conventional jet fuels, reducing CO₂ emissions by up to 100% depending on feedstock. While biofuels derive from biomass, e-fuels use renewable electricity, offering long-term CO₂ reduction potential essential for achieving net-zero goals in aviation. 🔵 Challenges & Scaling Up To meet future demand, scaling eSAF production requires supportive policies, cost reduction, and substantial investments in infrastructure. However, high costs, renewable electricity demand, and competition for resources remain challenges. Government policies, like the EU’s ReFuelEU Aviation regulation, are pivotal, setting SAF mandates and financial support structures to drive adoption. 🔵 TAKE-OFF Project Goals Funded by the EU's Horizon 2020, TAKE-OFF brings together ten partners across Europe to innovate in SAF production through CO₂ conversion technologies. By developing new catalysts and optimising reactors, TAKE-OFF aims to boost efficiency by 25% and lower engine emissions—achieving a truly sustainable fuel. 🔵 The Path Forward As demand for air travel grows, so does the need for sustainable options. Over the next decade, SAF advancements, infrastructure development, and consumer support will be critical. Together with government and industry alignment, these steps pave the way for SAF's role in a net-zero aviation future. Listen to the podcast 👇. #ENLITEurope #EnergyTransition #CleanEnergy #SustainableAviation #Innovation #RenewableEnergy #Decarbonisation #SAF
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SAFFiRE Renewables is gearing up to launch its pilot biofuel plant this year! The plant will use the National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s (NREL) innovative deacetylation and mechanical refining (DMR) process to produce cellulosic ethanol from agricultural waste! Ultimately, ethanol made at the plant, operated by Conestoga Energy, can be upgraded into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) using LanzaJet’s alcohol-to-jet technology✈️ Estimates suggest the resulting SAF will have a carbon footprint at least 83% lower than conventional jet fuel. Learn more about NREL’s patent-pending DMR technology and how the pilot plant—supported by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Technologies Office and Southwest Airlines—plans to make biofuel production more efficient and sustainable! Also, help us amplify this news by sharing it with your network! https://lnkd.in/eNuRK72z
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Haffner Energy selects LanzaJet’s ATJ for Paris-Vatry SAF project Haffner Energy announced that it has selected LanzaJet to provide alcohol-to-jet (ATJ) technology for the biomass-thermolysis-to-SAF project at the Paris-Vatry airport in France. “Our collaboration with LanzaJet for the Paris-Vatry SAF project allows both companies to bring decisive advantages for the production of SAF through the ATJ pathway,” said Philippe Haffner, CEO, Haffner Energy. “We are thrilled to be working with LanzaJet and provide together a solution compatible with European mandates thanks to our combined technologies.” The project will have an initial capacity of 30,000 tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) per year, with the possibility of tripling production. #SAFAviation #SustainableAviationFuel #CleanAviation #ReduceCarbonEmissions #NetZeroAviation #AviationSustainability #DecarbonizeAviation #FutureOfAviation #SustainableTravel Read full below. https://lnkd.in/eQzHunBw
Haffner Energy selects LanzaJet’s ATJ for Paris-Vatry SAF project | SAF Investor
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Sustainable aviation fuel lands in Germany. Oil refinery HOLBORN has chosen technology partner Topsoe to produce renewable fuels at their German facility. #energycrisis #energydemand #energyconsumption #climatechange #climatecrisis #sustainableaviationfuel #renewablefuels #renewables
Sustainable aviation fuel lands in Germany
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Fuel cell maker Blue World Technologies has completed testing of the world’s first 200 kW high-temperature PEM fuel cell module. The test was completed at the newly established test facilities in Aalborg, where the fuel cells for the system are produced. According to the company, the initial testing has exceeded performance expectations. With an electrical efficiency of up to 55% when reaching a commercial stage, the fuel cell system will typically provide a fuel saving of 20-30% enabling a cost-efficient use of green fuels. The system also allows up to 100% carbon capture for utilisation in green fuel production and storage. The system, based on high-temperature PEM fuel cell technology, provides high-grade waste heat of 150°C and when powered by renewable methanol, the system has a net zero operation. “During the test period, we successfully validated our system setup with the methanol fuel processor, the series connection of the fuel cell stacks, as well as the balance of plant components surrounding the fuel cells”, said Dennis Naldal Jensen, CTO at Blue World Technologies. The first pilot system will be a 1MW system for onboard power production. The system will be installed on one of A.P. Moller-Maersk’s large dual fuel-enabled methanol vessels and the installation on board is expected during the first half of 2026. The order for the pilot system was followed by an $11.8m investment by Maersk Growth, the venture arm of A.P. Moller-Maersk, at the end of 2023 alongside The Export and Investment Fund of Denmark, Cycle Group, and other new and existing shareholders. “The maritime industry needs multiple new technologies and pathways to reach its net-zero targets, and high-temperature PEM fuel cell technology is very promising in finding a balance between high electrical efficiency, size, and load adjustment. This is a great example of how we can support innovation through both investment and partnership”, added Alex Smout, investment director at Maersk Growth. Blue World will initially supply systems for auxiliary power and expects that its maritime system will reach a commercial level in 2027. Eventually, the company will proceed to supply multi-megawatt propulsion systems for global shipping.
Maersk-backed green methanol fuel cell project presses ahead - Splash247
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𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐡𝐢: 𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝑰𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒂 𝑵𝒆𝒙𝒕 𝑮𝒆𝒏 𝑩𝒊𝒐𝒇𝒖𝒆𝒍𝒔 𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝑬𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒈𝒚 𝑨𝒍𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒔 𝑰𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒂 (𝑬𝑨𝑰) As a key player in the industry, Prince Gandhi focuses on innovative approaches to harnessing renewable energy sources, aiming to reduce carbon footprints and promote environmental conservation. His work involves developing cutting-edge technologies and implementing large-scale renewable energy projects that contribute to a cleaner and more sustainable future. Gandhi’s efforts include the promotion of solar and wind energy projects, enhancing energy efficiency in industrial processes, and advocating for policy changes that support renewable energy adoption. He is also involved in community-based initiatives that educate and empower local populations to adopt sustainable practices. These efforts are crucial in addressing the global energy crisis and mitigating the impacts of climate change. 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 👉 https://lnkd.in/gMZrJx4d 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘐𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘢 𝘕𝘦𝘹𝘵 𝘎𝘦𝘯 𝘉𝘪𝘰𝘧𝘶𝘦𝘭𝘴 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘌𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘺 𝘈𝘭𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘐𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘢 (𝘌𝘈𝘐), 𝘐𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘢'𝘴 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘭𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘦-𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘩 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘮. 𝘕𝘦𝘹𝘵 𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 (2𝘎 & 3𝘎) 𝘣𝘪𝘰𝘧𝘶𝘦𝘭𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘦𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘴𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘧 𝘣𝘪𝘰𝘧𝘶𝘦𝘭𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘥𝘦𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘣𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘻𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘣𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘧𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘵 𝘴𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘦. 𝘉𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘯𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘯𝘦𝘹𝘵 𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘣𝘪𝘰𝘧𝘶𝘦𝘭𝘴, 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘯𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘴. 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘧𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘹𝘵 𝘨𝘦𝘯 𝘣𝘪𝘰𝘧𝘶𝘦𝘭𝘴 𝘢 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘪𝘯 𝘐𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘢? 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘴, 𝘤𝘰𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘌𝘈𝘐, 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘶𝘱𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘮. 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 👉 https://lnkd.in/gB-PTBq8 CEID Consultants and Engineering Pvt Ltd | Abhinav Govil | Md Sohel Tanwir | Santosh Bhojane | Ankush Munjal | Santosh Bhojane | Jaya Marwah | Kuldeep Prajapati | Sanjna Gandhi | Chhavi Verma | Energetica India Magazine | #RenewableEnergy #SustainableFuture #CarbonReduction #CleanTech #ClimateAction
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Alfa Laval to supply pre-treatment tech Swedish technology and services provider Alfa Laval announced that it has secured two contracts to supply technology for HBO pre-treatment units at CEPSA and Bio-Oils Energy S.A. Energy’s joint project in Huelva, Spain. The contracts are worth SEK 350m ($31.9m). The facility, a joint venture between Cepsa Bioenergia San Roque S.L. (CSBR), and Bio-Oils Energy, part of the Apical Group, will produce 500,000 tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel annually, addressing the growing demand for cleaner, renewable energy sources. #sustainableaviationfuel #SAF #cleanaviationfuel #biofuel #renewablejetfuel #aviationemissions #decarbonization #climatechange #sustainability #greenaviation #aviationindustry #airlineindustry #aerospaceindustry #energytransition #lowcarboneconomy #greeneconomy #innovation #technology #researchanddevelopment #partnership Read full below. https://lnkd.in/eXBZvMVX
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Avalon Energy Group LLC announces SAF project in Uruguay US-based biorefinery developer Avalon Energy Group LLC announced the plans to launch its first sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) biorefinery in Latin America in Uruguay. The SAF project, designated as a high-impact clean energy initiative of national interest, has a projected cost of $380m and includes plans for a 100,000 MT per year SAF production facility utilising the Hydrotreated Esters and Fatty Acids (HEFA) process. It also includes the development of a 50 MW solar power plant to produce green hydrogen. #sustainableaviationfuel #SAF #cleanaviationfuel #biofuel #renewablejetfuel #aviationemissions #decarbonization #climatechange #sustainability #greenaviation #aviationindustry #airlineindustry #aerospaceindustry #energytransition #lowcarboneconomy #greeneconomy #innovation #technology #researchanddevelopment #partnership Read full below. https://lnkd.in/etHJ9k_T
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Spain’s natural resources will enable the creation in the Campo de Gibraltar of the Andalusia Green Hydrogen Valley - Exciting greenfield 3B project ahead in home town as the first marine link of Green Hydrogen between North and Southern Europe 🙌 https://lnkd.in/dpzV4aiQ Green hydrogen can also be used to develop by-products such as green ammonia and methanol to decarbonise shipping as well as to produce second-generation biofuels such as sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), all of which will comprise the Andalusia Green Hydrogen Valley..
Andalusia, the heart of the European energy transition
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👉 February 5 is a celebration day for those with technology that aids the green transition. The EU’s Horizon Europe program – the cornerstone of the EU’s innovation efforts – has a deadline for the call Sustainable, Secure, and Competitive Energy Supply and has €140 million in grants to distribute. The call has 13 themes: 💡 Development of next generation synthetic renewable fuel technologies 💡 Innovative, Community-Integrated PV systems 💡 Support to the activities of the SET Plan Key Action area Renewable fuels and bioenergy 💡 Market Uptake Measures of renewable energy systems 💡 Critical technologies for the future ocean energy farms 💡 Resource Efficiency of PV in Production, Use and Disposal 💡 DACCS and BECCS for CO2 removal/negative emissions 💡 Minimisation of environmental, and optimisation of socio-economic impacts in the deployment, operation and decommissioning of offshore wind farms 💡 Digital tools for CSP and solar thermal plants 💡 CCU for the production of fuels 💡 Demonstrations of innovative floating wind concepts 💡 Development of smart concepts of integrated energy driven bio-refineries for co-production of advanced biofuels, bio-chemicals and biomaterials 💡 PV-integrated electric mobility applications All are single-stage, require a minimum of 3 partners from 3 countries, and are evaluated based on three well-known EU criteria: 1️⃣ Excellence: the level of innovation, ambition, and why the technology is superior to others. 2️⃣ Impact: the goals that will be achieved in terms of knowledge building, commercial value, and societal value (in this call, largely contributing to the EU’s green goals). 3️⃣ Implementation: how the project will be executed and why the partnership can ensure its success. Experience and a solid understanding of the programs are essential to maximize the chances of approval. At 1st Mile - Project Financing, we help ensure that. The first step is always to assess if there’s a match for the program. Reach out to 1st Mile, and we’ll help you with that.
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Aviation and chemistry conversion Especially fuel cell conversion for advanced concept Personnel concept; based on knowledge of sealed lead acid batteries, where water is separated into hydrogen and oxygen , and then re combined while under atmospheric pressure So therefore the hydrogen and oxygen are recombined in the engine and the end result is pure water??
"Hydrogen: The Future Fuel for Sustainable Aviation" Hydrogen is a key process input in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production pathways. In these processes, hydrogen is often used in various chemical reactions, particularly in converting biomass or other feedstocks into fuel. 🟦 1) Why Hydrogen? Decarbonized hydrogen produces no CO2 and could help lower non-CO2 emissions (such as NOx) and reduce persistent contrails. (produced from renewable and sustainable sources) - Declining costs The expense of generating H2 will decrease in the coming decades as it gains broader acceptance across different industries. - Versatility H2 can serve as a component of Sustainable Aviation Fuel or be utilized directly in an aircraft through methods such as direct combustion or fuel cells. - By 2050, electricity will emerge as the primary energy carrier, making up over half of the global final energy consumption. Hydrogen and its derivatives will account for up to 14% of total final energy consumption by that time. Additionally, it is projected that 94% of hydrogen production will be derived from renewable sources. 🟦 2) Hydrogen Application The HEFA process involves multiple catalytic reaction mechanisms, requiring hydrogen as an input. Similarly, the ATJ process also necessitates hydrogen as an operation input. No hydrogen is required for the Fischer Tropsch processes when using biomass feedstock, such as forestry residues or municipal solid waste (MSW). However, hydrogen is essential when the feedstock consists of CO2. 🟦 3) e-fuel from Hydrogen and CO2 H2O + Renewable electricity → H2 + CO2 [Captured Carbon] → Electrolysis [SOEC] → RWGS Fischer-Tropsch Hydrocracking [G2L e-Fuels] [FT-SPK] → Hydroprocessing G2LTM → e-Jet, e-Diesel [ASTM D975 and EN15940 standards], e-Naphtha. 🟦 4) E-Fuels from CO₂ - Synthesis gas generation via eREACT RWGS H₂ + CO₂ [Captured] → H₂O + CO - Fischer-Tropsch Process 2nH₂ + nCO → nH₂O + (-CH₂-)n - Hydrocracking H₂ + (-CH₂-)n → 2(-CH₂-)1/2n 🟦 5) Green Hydrogen Applications 1- Green H₂ → Liquefaction → Green liquid H₂ 2- N₂ + Green H₂ → HaberBosch → Ammonia (NH₃) 3- Captured CO₂ + Green H₂ → Synthesis → E-methanol (CH₃OH) 4- Captured CO₂ + Green H₂ → Methanation → E-methane (CH₄) 5- Captured CO₂ + Green H₂ → FischerTropsch → E-kerozene (ASTM D7566 qualified fuel) 🟦 6) Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cells (SOEC) for eSAF production SOEC (Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cells) is the most efficient electrolyzer, achieving 30% higher efficiency with heat integration than alkaline and PEM systems. Made from non-precious materials, it can be scaled without concerns over material scarcity or cost increases. In addition to steam electrolysis, SOEC can convert CO2 into carbon monoxide (eCO), facilitating carbon capture and utilization for producing e-fuels such as eJet, e-Diesel, and methanol. Source: → see post image. This post is only for educational purposes. 👇 Why is hydrogen crucial in producing SAF?
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