Power2X selects Honeywell methanol-to-jet technology for Rotterdam eFuels project
- Honeywell’s eFining technology will drive conversion of green methanol into eSAF, a non-fossil, synthetic fuel made from green hydrogen (H2), reliably and at scale.
- Power2X’s Rotterdam project will accelerate the supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Europe with the capacity to produce > 250,000 metric tpy of eSAF.
- eFuels generated from the plant will help to enable regional airlines and the wider aerospace industry to meet European decarbonization goals.
Power2X has announced a strategic collaboration with Honeywell to implement Honeywell UOP’s eFining™ methanol-to-jet processing technology in Power2X’s eFuels Rotterdam project -- a large-scale production and storage hub for eSAF and synthetic, ultra-low carbon fuels in the Port of Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
The Rotterdam facility will use locally produced green H2 and imported methanol produced from green H2 and biogenic carbon as feedstock to create electrofuels (eFuels). These eFuels are a class of synthetic fuels that can help displace a portion of fossil fuels.
eFuels combine green H2 (i.e., hydrogen produced from renewable energy and water) and carbon dioxide (CO2) to create eMethanol, which can then be converted into sustainable fuels like eSAF or other synthetic drop-in fuels. The project underscores how technology is shaping the future of aviation and the energy transition, two megatrends that align with Honeywell’s portfolio.
"Accelerating the energy transition requires developing next-generation energy assets at an industrial scale and deploying cutting-edge technology to unlock new value chains, delivering clean energy where it's most needed,” said Occo Roelofsen, CEO of Power 2X. “Our collaboration with Honeywell on eFuels Rotterdam marks a significant step forward in producing Sustainable Aviation Fuels in the heart of Europe."
The Power2X production facility will have the capacity to produce > 250,000 metric tpy of eSAF, a non-fossil, synthetic fuel made from green H2. Honeywell’s eFining technology will play a central role in production, enabling the conversion of methanol into eFuels with low emissions and high efficiency.
"The world needs a greater supply of sustainable aviation fuel in order to help decarbonize the aviation sector," said Barry Glickman, vice president and general manager of Sustainable Technology Solutions at Honeywell. “Honeywell’s eFining technology uses hydrogen and carbon dioxide, two abundant, low carbon feedstocks, to produce SAF that helps airlines meet ambitious European fuel mandates.”
Honeywell UOP eFining can reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 88% compared to conventional jet fuel. When blended with conventional jet fuel, eSAF is a drop-in replacement fuel that requires no changes to aircraft technology or fuel infrastructure.
Europe’s ReFuelEU Aviation Regulation has already mandated the increased use of SAF, including eSAF, from 2030 onwards. In alignment with this mandate, Power 2X’s facility is a crucial player in Europe’s energy transition as it has the potential to supply 40% of the required eSAF volume when it enters operation around the turn of the decade.
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