The fuel can massively reduce the cost of SAF, said the companys CEO, Andrew Symes.
OXCCUs demo plant will produce 1.2 litres of liquid fuel per day.
This plant will generate the data and litres of fuel we need, said Symes.
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However, SAF is currently very expensive and energy-intensive to produce.
In 2023, it onlyaccounted for 0.2%of all aviation fuel for the year.
OXCCU, with its patented process, hopes to make the fuel more cost competitive with jet fuel.
SAF doesnt eliminate CO2 emissions from aviation it merely neutralises them if the entire lifecycle is managed perfectly.
However, in the absence of better alternatives, SAF might be our best bet at decarbonising long-haul flights.
Story bySion Geschwindt
Sion is a freelance science and technology reporter, specialising in climate and energy.
