- Sasol and INERATEC plan to introduce a new catalyst by 2026.
- The catalyst will improve e-kerosene yield by 15%.
- INERATEC's ERA ONE facility targets 2,500 tons of e-Fuels annually.
- Both companies are part of the CARE-O-SENE research project.
Partnership and Catalyst Development
Sasol Chemicals and INERATEC have signed a Letter of Intent to supply Sasol's next-generation catalyst by 2026. This collaboration aims to enhance the production capabilities of INERATEC's Power-to-Liquid facility, ERA ONE, which is the largest of its kind globally.
Improved Yield and Production Targets
The introduction of the new catalyst is expected to increase the e-kerosene yield by 15%, supporting the facility's annual production target of up to 2,500 tons of sustainable e-Fuels. This improvement is crucial for the large-scale commercialization of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), especially given the current scarcity of necessary feedstocks like green hydrogen.
Ongoing Collaboration and Research
Sasol and INERATEC's partnership extends to the German-South African CARE-O-SENE research project, where both companies are consortium partners. This collaboration is part of a broader effort to accelerate the development and commercialization of SAF, a key component in reducing the carbon footprint of air transportation.
Technological Background
Sasol's catalysts are based on the Fischer-Tropsch synthesis, a process developed in the 1920s and refined by Sasol since the 1950s. The company's Cobalt Fischer-Tropsch catalysts are recognized for their reliability and effectiveness, making Sasol a leader in this field.
