CO2 to jet-fuels technology platform

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SAF + Consortium Inc. aims to develop the first technological platform on a commercial scale for the conversion of CO2 from industrial pollution into clean aviation fuel using renewable electricity and H2. Such technology has the potential to reduce carbon emissions by 80% over the life cycle compared to conventional aviation fuel. The platform involves two stages: 1) conversion of CO2 to CO by the catalytic route "reversed water gas shift" reaction, and 2) reaction of CO with H2 by Fischer-Tropsch to obtain liquid hydrocarbons. The two stages have been researched and developed in the past separately. However, there is no detailed study specifically on their arrangement for the production of aviation fuel from CO2 and on the impact of technological choices on the quantity of kerosene present in the mixture of hydrocarbons produced by the process. The objective of the project is to identify among the options available the most promising techno-economic configuration to produce aviation fuel and then to validate and optimize the process on a pilot scale. Academic research activities will focus on process integration, as well as the design of the catalyst and reactors for the two stages for different commercial scenarios. Deliverables include integrated process design and a new class of Fischer-Tropsch catalysts that optimize selectivity for aviation fuel. In parallel, we will complete the first demonstration on a pilot scale. This project brings several benefits to Canada, including the offer of a carbon reduction solution to large emitters with limited cost-efficient alternatives; the synergy with other provincial and federal strategic initiatives (i.e. clean hydrogen); opportunity for Canada to be at the forefront of clean aviation fuels; significant GHG reduction at provincial and federal level, which results in improved air quality and impacts society and its quality of life. While generating eight highly paid full time direct and indirect jobs in the value chain, we will also train highly qualified personnel (HQP) with expertise in CO2 capture and conversion.