A chemical company has launched new technology that can convert captured CO2 and green hydrogen into more sustainable aviation fuel.
Johnson Matthey has launched an innovative technology – HyCOgenTM – designed to play a pivotal role in enabling the conversion of captured carbon dioxide (CO2) and green hydrogen into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
By combining HyCOgen with the award-winning FT CANS Fischer Tropsch technology, Johnson Matthey are offering an integrated, scalable solution for use in the efficient and cost-effective production of renewable power-based SAF.
The global aviation industry is currently responsible for 12% of transport related CO2 emissions according to the Air Transport Action Group ATAG.
Therefore, substantial production of low-carbon intensity sustainable aviation fuel is essential to mitigate such emissions. Both the EU and US are setting bold targets for its scale-up and blending, and this is expected to increase SAF demand significantly.
Johnson Matthey’s HyCOgen solution, along with the FT CANS technology, is expected to help increase the supply of SAF through its efficient production at scale.
“Given the challenges associated with new propulsion technologies and airport infrastructure, plus the long asset life of aircraft, there are significant hurdles in moving from hydrocarbon-based aviation fuel to alternatives such as battery electric or hydrogen.’’ Said Jane Toogood, sector chief executive at Johnson Matthey.
“This is where Johnson Matthey’s long standing expertise and market-leading position in syngas generation technology can play a crucial role, by providing solutions that enable the production of sustainable drop-in fuels that are deployable today.
“By combining HyCOgen with FT CANS, we can now deliver customers a cost-efficient, reliable and scalable technology to help increase SAF production, backed by our track record of successful technology development and commercialisation.”
