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Acelen Renewables partners with Honeywell to propel SAF & renewable Diesel production

In a significant stride toward sustainable energy solutions, Acelen Renewables has joined forces with Honeywell to implement its cutting-edge Ecofining technology. This collaboration aims to facilitate the efficient production of 20,000 barrels per day of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel at Acelenโ€™s facility in Bahia, Brazil. The targeted fuels will be derived from a blend of inedible seed and waste oils, bolstering the companyโ€™s commitment to environmentally responsible practices.

Honeywellโ€™s Ecofining process, developed in collaboration with Eni SpA, stands out as a capital- and cost-effective solution for converting waste fats, oils, and greases into renewable diesel and SAF. By blending these alternatives with conventional jet fuel, SAF usage can potentially reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by up to 80%, making a substantial contribution to the global effort to combat climate change. Ecofining has been successfully utilized since 2013 for renewable diesel and since 2016 for SAF production, showcasing its efficacy in reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, particularly in the aviation sector.

Acelen Renewablesโ€™ decision to adopt Honeywellโ€™s technology marks a significant milestone, making the company the 50th site to license Honeywellโ€™s renewable fuels technology. The increasing demand for renewable fuels technologies, including Ecofining, reflects a global shift towards decarbonization efforts, especially in the aviation industry. Initiatives such as the SAF Grand Challenge and SAF tax credit in the U.S., alongside the European Councilโ€™s โ€˜Fit for 55โ€™ package, are pivotal in driving the expansion of SAF production.

Ken West, President and CEO of Honeywell Energy and Sustainability Solutions, commented, โ€œThe dramatic growth in demand for renewable fuels technology illustrates that fuel producers are accelerating adoption of solutions to help meet ambitious decarbonization goals.โ€ He emphasized Honeywellโ€™s leadership in renewable fuels, celebrating the 50th license as a testament to the companyโ€™s commitment to sustainability.

Acelen Renewables, now part of a global network of companies licensing Honeywellโ€™s renewable fuels technology, envisions producing one billion liters of Renewable Diesel and Sustainable Aviation Kerosene (SAF) annually from 2026 onwards. Marcelo Cordaro, COO of Acelen Renewables, stated, โ€œThrough our fully sustainable projectโ€”economically, socially, and environmentally responsibleโ€”we will show the world Brazilโ€™s full capacity to produce the fuel of the future.โ€

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