Process Technology
Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Move the future forward
Go to market faster. Honeywell's modular solutions help U.S. refineries simplify renewable fuels production, scale efficiencies and reduce costs.
The SAF Route to Aviation Sustainability
Aviation requires energy-dense, transportable fuels, making air travel difficult to decarbonize. This global challenge represents a real opportunity for oil and gas organizations pursuing their own decarbonization journeys. Learn how the key lies with Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
Honeywell UOP has been a pioneer of refining technologies for more than 100 years. We were the first licensor to commercialize the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Now millions of gallons have been produced using our technology including the fuel for the first transatlantic flight powered entirely by SAF. We help airlines and governments adopt renewable fuels. We also help industries and organizations put the benefits of renewable fuels to work for their business.
82%
Fewer CO2 emissions from SAF production using Ecofining™ technology1
30+
Years of combined experience in renewable fuel technologies
70M
Fewer metric tons of CO2 generated, compared to convention fossil fuel production2
1Based on Ecofininig operations at World Energy’s Paramount site since 2016, compared to petroleum-based jet fuel production.
2Honeywell UOP calculations based on licensed capacity of Honeywell UOP renewable fuels technologies compared to equivalent capacity of fossil fuel production.
Honeywell UOP: A Trailblazer in Renewable Fuels
More Paths to Market
You have multiple routes to the SAF market with Honeywell UOP. These pathways offer optionality, so producers can make SAF from readily accessible sources
- Ethanol to jet technology uses feedstocks including corn, grain and sugarcane waste
- Ecofining™ technology uses inedible fats, oils and greases
Two of our latest technologies enable SAF production from biomass, biogas, or municipal solid waste, as well as electro-SAF (eSAF) production from green hydrogen and captured carbon dioxide.
- UOP eFining™ technology upgrades Methanol or eMethanol to jet fuel
- FT Unicracking™ technology upgrades Fischer-Tropsch liquids and waxes to jet fuel
Global Renewable Fuels Production With Honeywell
Achieve Speed To Market
With over 30 years of combined experience in renewable fuels, we are experts in bringing innovative technologies to market. Our solutions are engineered to help customers commercialize projects rapidly and at scale. Depending on project needs, customers can leverage our modular solutions for simpler, faster, and efficient project execution.
Decades of Innovation
Over the years, Honeywell UOP has anticipated and met the challenges of the global renewable fuels market, including these SAF milestones:
2006: Together with Italian company ENI S.p.A., we pioneered Ecofining™ technology to create SAF using Hydroprocessed Esters and Fatty Acids (HEFA)
2007: First to commercialize SAF production (with ENI S.p.A.)
2011: First SAF-fueled transatlantic flight
2018: First SAF-fueled Trans-Pacific flight
2021: First SAF-fueled passenger flight
2022: Honeywell UOP launches Ethanol to Jet technology
2023: Honeywell UOP launches UOP eFining™ methanol to jet technology
2024: Honeywell UOP launches FT Unicracking™ technology for Fischer-Tropsch upgrading
Scale Your Projects Worldwide
Our customers are currently operating 10 renewable fuel units around the world, with capacities ranging over 35,000 Barrels Per Stream Day (BPSD).
With more than 50 licensed units ready to process 100% renewable feedstocks globally by 2030, Honeywell solutions can help you scale your fuel projects in the U.S. and worldwide.
Leverage More Value
We continuously innovate our process designs to deliver higher yields with favorable CAPEX and OPEX outcomes. With the retrofit opportunities Ecofining™ makes possible, your existing facilities and assets can be repurposed for drop-in renewable fuel production.
Whether you’re undertaking a retrofit or a greenfield project, our experienced engineers provide vital support at every phase, including conceptual and feasibility studies, Front End Engineering Design (FEED), commissioning, and ongoing operational services.
The Journey to Renewable Fuels Production Around the Globe
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NEW: FT Unicracking™ Turns Municipal Trash into Jet Fuel
Imagine your municipal landfill as a source of renewable fuel now read about the reality.
PODCAST
The Future Is...Renewable Fuels
Honeywell expert Leigh Abrams explains how ethanol-to-jet fuel production is transforming air travel, including with a Honeywell/United Airlines initiative.
WEBINAR
Fuels of the Future
Hear about the fuels revolutionizing sustainable travel in the U.S. and worldwide.
ARTICLE
Transforming Aviation with SAF
Explore how SAF can help drive greater environmental and economic returns in the US.
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