Honeywell has introduced a new hydrocracking technology that can produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from biomass, making the fuel 90% less carbon intensive than traditional fossil-based jet fuels. This technology not only produces 3-5% more SAF but also reduces costs by up to 20% and minimizes by-product waste streams compared to other hydroprocessing technologies.
The latest innovation from Honeywell, the FT Unicracking technology, is a game-changer in the biofuels industry. This process extracts liquids and waxes from processed biomass, such as crop leftovers, wood waste, or food scraps, to produce SAF that meets industry standards with a lower environmental impact.
Honeywell’s new technology expands the feedstock options for the production of SAF beyond traditional sources like vegetable oils, animal fats, and waste oils. With this expansion of feedstock options, the aviation industry can meet the growing demand for SAF while reducing its carbon footprint.
DG Fuels has selected Honeywell’s FT Unicracking technology for its biofuels manufacturing facility in Louisiana. This facility is expected to produce 13,000 barrels of SAF daily by 2028 and become the world’s largest SAF producer from the FT process. By using this advanced technology, DG Fuels is taking a significant step towards achieving net-zero carbon emissions from international aviation by 2050.
Michael Darcy, CEO of DG Fuels, believes that utilizing Honeywell’s advanced technology will help the airline industry achieve its goal of reaching net-zero carbon emissions from international aviation by 2050. This achievement marks a significant step forward in supporting sustainable air travel and reducing our impact on the environment.
In conclusion, Honeywell’s new FT Unicracking technology offers an innovative solution for producing sustainable aviation fuel from biomass at a lower cost than traditional hydroprocessing technologies. With DG Fuels selecting this technology for their biofuels manufacturing facility in Louisiana, we can look forward to a future where air travel becomes more sustainable and eco-friendly than ever before.