- BioTJet will produce sustainable aviation fuel from biomass and green hydrogen by 2029.
- The project involves Elyse Energy, Axens, Avril, IFPEN, and thyssenkrupp Uhde.
- PRENFLO\u00ae gasification technology is part of thyssenkrupp's Decarbon Technologies portfolio.
- The BioTJet project aims to meet EU SAF quotas, starting with 2% in 2025 and 70% by 2050.
Project Overview
The BioTJet project, led by Elyse Energy and partners including Axens, Avril, and IFPEN, aims to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from biomass and green hydrogen. The project will utilize BioTfueL® technology to convert end-of-life wood waste and local forestry residues into SAF and e-bio-naphtha, targeting a reduction in carbon intensity for air and road transport by 2029.
Technological Components
Key technologies include thyssenkrupp Uhde's PRENFLO® gasification and Axens' GASEL® technology, which encompasses Fischer-Tropsch and upgrading processes. The basic engineering phase was completed in November 2024, with detail engineering currently underway. The project leverages proven process building blocks developed and tested by the Bionext consortium from 2010 to 2021.
Regulatory Context
The aviation industry is under pressure to reduce emissions, with the ReFuelEU Aviation regulation mandating a 2% SAF quota by 2025, increasing to 70% by 2050. The BioTJet project aligns with these goals by producing advanced biofuels and renewable fuels of non-biological origin, as defined by the EU's RED regulations.
Technological Advancements
PRENFLO® technology, part of thyssenkrupp's Decarbon Technologies portfolio, is a robust and flexible gasification process capable of handling diverse feedstocks. Originating from the Koppers-Totzek process, it has been refined to support sustainable production of synthetic products like methanol, hydrogen, and SAF. The technology uses second-generation biogenic feedstocks, such as waste wood and agricultural residues, underscoring thyssenkrupp Uhde's commitment to clean energy solutions.
