Honeywell to supply SAF & biodiesel technology to Acelen Renewables

Energy tech conglomerate Honeywell has announced that it would be supplying its modular Ecofining process technology, specialized pumps, compressors and integrated control & safety systems to Acelen Renewables for the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel. A new greenfield site for the biofuels is to come up in Bahia, Brazil.

With SAF demand projected to increase to nearly 500,000 barrels per day over the next decade, refiners are looking for ways to scale production quickly and efficiently. Honeywell modular delivery model shortens construction time and lowers costs, allowing SAF production faster than traditional methods.

Marcelo Cordaro, COO of Acelen Renewables, said, “The Bahia facility project supports biodiversity and fosters an economy based on sustainability. Honeywell’s process technology and automation expertise will help maximize the production of lower-emission fuels at our facility, supporting the growing global demand for renewable fuels.”

The Honeywell UOP Ecofining process, developed with Eni SpA, efficiently converts waste fats, oils, and greases into renewable diesel and SAF that can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80% when blended with conventional jet fuel2.

“Honeywell’s low-carbon process technologies are enabling companies like Acelen to address the growing demand for renewable fuels by using a variety of feedstocks,” said Ken West, president and CEO of Honeywell Process Technology. “Technology and integrated automation play a pivotal role in reducing the cost of renewable fuels, which is essential for broad adoption. Advances in Honeywell’s technology have reduced the cost to produce SAF and the use of novel, low-cost feedstocks will help further reduce production costs.”

Honeywell claims to have delivered more than 1,500 modular process units, across multiple technologies, worldwide. Honeywell’s integrated control and safety system is enriched by Honeywell UOP’s vast operational expertise and cutting-edge technologies and is embedded within the Experion® PKS platform. As a result, it can significantly reduce project timelines and risks while helping to optimize biofuel production to achieve operational excellence.

India’s green energy major TruAlt Bioenergy Ltd has also partnered with Honeywell to produce 80,000 tons per annum (TPA) of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in India together.