Carbon Neutral Fuels Chooses Johnson Matthey, Honeywell for UK E-Fuels Project

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Project Overview

Carbon Neutral Fuels is launching Project Starling, a Power-to-Liquid facility in Workington, U.K., to produce up to 25,000 tons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) annually. The project will convert captured carbon dioxide and water into synthetic kerosene, which will be blended with conventional jet fuel.

Technological Collaboration

The project will utilize Johnson Matthey and bp’s FT CANS™ technology to convert synthesis gas from captured CO2 into synthetic crude oil. This intermediate product will then be upgraded using Honeywell UOP’s Fischer-Tropsch Unicracking process technology to produce synthetic kerosene suitable for SAF blending.

Timeline and Goals

Construction of the facility is planned to begin in 2028, with production targeted for 2031. Project Starling aims to demonstrate the technical and economic viability of large-scale decarbonization in aviation, achieving more than 95% lifecycle emissions savings compared to conventional jet fuel.

Market Context

With global SAF demand expected to grow significantly, Carbon Neutral Fuels is engaging with airlines, fuel suppliers, and strategic partners to develop long-term offtake agreements and joint development opportunities. The project is the first in the U.K. to evaluate the use of wastewater as a feedstock for SAF production.

Source: Johnson Matthey

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