- BioTfueL® technology produces renewable fuels via Fischer-Tropsch process.
- Axens invests in BioTJet project, with final decision by end 2024.
- BioTJet processes lignocellulosic biomass for SAF and sustainable naphtha.
- ADEME supports BioTJet under France 2030's 4th Investments for the Future Program.
BioTfueL® Technology
BioTfueL® is an advanced biofuel production technology developed from 2010 to 2021. It includes Gasel®, a technology suite licensed by Axens, to produce high-quality renewable fuels via the Fischer-Tropsch process.
BioTJet Project
Axens, along with partners Elyse Energy, Avril, IFP Energies nouvelles, and Bionext, is part of the BioTJet project, which aligns with the European energy transition strategy to decarbonize the aviation sector. Axens is not only a licensor but also a shareholder and partner in the BioTJet project company, marking a significant step for the commercial development of BioTfueL®.
Production and Support
The BioTJet project aims to process a wide range of lignocellulosic biomasses, which do not compete with food uses, using a combination of torrefaction, gasification, and Fischer-Tropsch synthesis to produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and by-products like sustainable naphtha. The project has received support from ADEME as part of France 2030’s 4th Investments for the Future Program, with a final investment decision expected by the end of 2024 and a startup planned for 2027.
Decarbonization Impact
The transition to a low-carbon world requires immediate, large-scale action, especially in sectors that are difficult to decarbonize, such as aviation. The BioTJet project offers a solution to these challenges by providing a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels without requiring significant modifications to existing infrastructure and engine systems.
