Power2X has announced a strategic partnership with Honeywell to integrate Honeywell UOP’s eFining™ methanol-to-jet processing technology into the eFuels Rotterdam project. This facility, located in the Port of Rotterdam, is designed to serve as a major production and storage hub for sustainable aviation fuel and synthetic ultra-low carbon fuels.
The facility will utilise locally sourced green hydrogen and imported methanol, made from green hydrogen and biogenic carbon, as feedstock to produce electrofuels (eFuels). These synthetic fuels, including eSAF, are aimed at reducing reliance on fossil fuels in aviation. The process combines green hydrogen—produced through renewable energy—and carbon dioxide to create eMethanol, which is then converted into eSAF and other synthetic fuels.
Occo Roelofsen, CEO of Power2X, commented on the collaboration, stating, “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. Our collaboration with Honeywell on eFuels Rotterdam marks a significant step forward in producing sustainable aviation fuels in the heart of Europe.”
The Power2X Rotterdam facility is projected to produce over 250,000 tonnes of eSAF annually. Honeywell’s eFining technology will be integral to the operation, enabling efficient and low-emission conversion of methanol into synthetic fuels.
Barry Glickman, vice president and general manager of Sustainable Technology Solutions at Honeywell, added, “The world needs a greater supply of sustainable aviation fuel to help decarbonize the aviation sector. 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.”
Europe’s ReFuelEU Aviation Regulation mandates increased SAF usage starting in 2030, positioning Power2X’s facility as a critical contributor to meeting these requirements. Upon operation at the end of the decade, the facility could supply 40 percent of Europe’s mandated eSAF volume.
Honeywell’s SAF technologies are already deployed at over 50 sites worldwide, with a combined daily renewable fuel capacity exceeding 500,000 barrels once fully operational. This collaboration between Power2X and Honeywell represents a significant step toward decarbonising aviation while aligning with global and regional sustainability targets.
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