By adopting Honeywell’s technology, bp aims to supply 20% of the global SAF market by 2030, supporting the aviation industry’s decarbonization efforts.
Honeywell has announced a significant partnership with bp, as the energy company has selected Honeywell’s Ecofining technology to support the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at five bp facilities worldwide. The installation of Honeywell UOP Ecofining technology will take place at bp sites including the Cherry Point refinery in Blaine, Washington; Rotterdam II refinery in Rotterdam, Netherlands; Lingen refinery in Lower Saxony, Germany; Castellón de la Plana refinery in Castellón, Spain; and Kwinana Oil refinery in Kwinana, Australia.
Ecofining, a proven and readily available technology, offers bp a cost-efficient solution to expand its SAF production from renewable feedstocks. By adopting Honeywell’s technology, bp aims to supply 20% of the global SAF market by 2030, supporting the aviation industry’s decarbonization efforts. SAF produced through Honeywell’s Ecofining technology meets international standards and can be used as a drop-in replacement for conventional jet fuel without the need for engine modifications. Currently, it can be blended with fossil-based jet fuel up to a 50% concentration.
Nigel Dunn, Senior Vice President of Biofuels Growth, bp said, “bp has an established global biofuels business that is positioned for rapid growth utilizing Honeywell’s technology. The world’s demand for SAF is set to increase dramatically, and bp seeks to play an important role in helping the airlines to decarbonize.”
The Ecofining process, developed in collaboration with Eni SpA, converts non-edible natural oils, animal fats, and other waste feedstocks into renewable diesel and SAF. This innovative technology can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80% compared to fossil fuels. Honeywell is committed to meeting the rapidly growing demand for renewable fuels and has expanded its portfolio to include solutions for various feedstocks, including SAF. In addition to Honeywell UOP Ecofining, the company offers Ethanol to Jet technology and recently introduced Honeywell UOP eFining, which converts green hydrogen and carbon dioxide into e-fuels.
“Demand for Ecofining has more than doubled in the last two years, and Honeywell has now licensed 35 Ecofining plants around the world with a total production capacity in excess of 400,000 barrels per day,” said Lucian Boldea, president and CEO, Honeywell Performance Materials and Technologies. “Honeywell helped pioneer SAF production with its Ecofining process, which has been used to produce SAF commercially since 2016. The Honeywell UOP Ecofining process, developed in conjunction with Eni SpA, converts non-edible natural oils, animal fats and other waste feedstocks to renewable diesel and SAF, and can reduce GHG emissions up to 80% when compared to the emissions from fossil fuels1,” he further added.
This partnership aligns with Honeywell’s broader commitment to carbon neutrality. The company has pledged to achieve carbon neutrality in its operations and facilities by 2035. Honeywell has a strong track record of reducing the greenhouse gas intensity of its operations and has long been dedicated to innovation that helps customers meet their environmental and social goals. In fact, approximately 60% of Honeywell’s 2022 research and development investment for new product introductions was directed toward ESG-oriented outcomes for customers.
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The collaboration between Honeywell and bp signifies a significant step forward in advancing sustainable aviation fuel production. By leveraging Honeywell’s Ecofining technology, bp will contribute to the global effort to decarbonize the aviation industry, supporting a more sustainable and environmentally conscious future for air travel.
