DG Fuels has collaborated with Johnson Matthey and bp to deploy Fischer Tropsch CANS technology for its $4 billion SAF plant in St. James Parish, Louisiana with an impressive capacity of 13,000 barrels per day.
DG Fuels, a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) company, has recently announced a groundbreaking collaboration with Johnson Matthey (JM) and bp to deploy Fischer Tropsch (FT) CANS technology for its innovative SAF plant in St. James Parish, Louisiana. This collaboration signifies a significant step forward in the aviation industry’s efforts to adopt cleaner and more sustainable fuel solutions.
Michael Darcy, CEO, DG Fuels said, “Using Johnson Matthey and bp’s co-developed Fischer Tropsch (FT) CANS technology allows DG Fuels to scale SAF at high volume production and competitive prices for the first time ever. This innovation will take DG Fuels’ SAF from the sugar cane fields of Louisiana to cleaner skies all across the world.”
The planned $4 billion clean energy complex in St. James Parish is set to become a major hub for sustainable aviation fuel production, with an impressive capacity of 13,000 barrels per day. Once blended, this capacity is projected to meet the fuel requirements for over 30,000 transatlantic flights annually, marking a substantial contribution to reducing the carbon footprint of air travel on a global scale.
Maurits van Tol, Chief Executive for Catalyst Technologies, Johnson Matthey said, “The size of this project is truly exciting and would help take the industry closer to wide-scale use of SAF. DG Fuels has ambitious plans, and the fact it has secured agreements with major airlines demonstrates there is appetite in the market. Our FT CANS technology enables cost-effective deployment across a wide range of project sizes. We look forward to working with DG Fuels as a long-term partner for SAF production.”
The strategic partnership between DG Fuels, Johnson Matthey, and bp underscores a shared commitment to sustainability and technological innovation in the aviation sector. By leveraging FT CANS technology, DG Fuels aims to offer SAF at a competitive price point while significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with air travel.
The plant is expected to commence production by 2028, signaling a landmark moment in the journey towards a more sustainable aviation industry. With this strategic partnership, DG Fuels, Johnson Matthey, and bp are poised to redefine the future of aviation fuel production, setting a new standard for environmental responsibility and innovation in the sector.
- DG Fuels has chosen Johnson Matthey and bp’s co-developed Fischer Tropsch (FT) CANS technology for its first sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) plant.
- Located in Louisiana, USA, it would be the largest announced FT SAF production facility in the world, with a planned capacity of 13,000 barrels per day – capable, after blending to 50%, of producing enough SAF for more than 30,000 transatlantic flights annually.
- DG Fuels has already secured offtake agreements with Delta Air Lines and Air France-KLM, and has a strategic partnership with Airbus to scale up the use of SAF globally.
- Signed at the end of March, this is the tenth sustainable technologies project win in Catalyst Technologies since April 2022, delivering on our strategic milestone for large scale project wins.
“We are extremely excited to be moving forward with Johnson Matthey to execute our unique strategy of high carbon conversion,” said Christopher J. Chaput, President, DG Fuels.“With this technology, we will create a product that is responsibly made and can be immediately substituted for conventional aviation fuel with no engine adaptations. This partnership is a significant boost to help the aviation industry reach its climate goals,” he further added.
The SAF plant in St. James Parish is expected to commence production by 2028, marking a significant milestone in the transition towards a more sustainable aviation industry. DG Fuels has already secured offtake agreements with industry leaders such as Delta Air Lines, Air France-KLM, and Airbus, further highlighting the market demand for sustainable fuel solutions.
“The aviation industry is looking to greatly increase its use of SAF, and we’re proud that DG Fuels has selected our technology to be at the heart of their ambitious plans for large scale SAF production,” said Noemie Turner, VP Technology Development & Commercialisation, bp. “Our FT CANS technology solution brings together decades of science and engineering expertise from bp and JM, and this project shows its competitiveness across the range of production scales and feedstock sources the industry needs. We’re excited to see the relationship with DG Fuels grow, and we look forward to seeing this project come to fruition,” he further added.
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Overall, the collaboration between DG Fuels, Johnson Matthey, and bp represents a major leap forward in the development and adoption of sustainable aviation fuel solutions. By harnessing cutting-edge technology and strategic partnerships, these companies are paving the way for a more environmentally friendly future in aviation.
