Oxford Catalysts to supply FT technology to sustainable jet fuel plant

Oxford Catalysts Group, a technology manufacturer for the production of synthetic fuels, is to supply its technology to the GreenSky London plant.

A joint venture between Solena Fuels and British Airways, GreenSky London will be Europe's first commercial-scale sustainable jet fuel facility, producing renewable jet fuel from waste biomass.

Oxford Catalysts will now provide its Fischer-Tropsch (FT) technology to the plant after being selected by Solena following a formal evaluation.

In addition, Solena has entered into an understanding with the group for the supply of FT units to its future biomass to liquids (BTL) projects with other airlines and shipping companies.

Partner British Airways intends to use to low-carbon fuel to power part of its fleet by 2015.

'We are pleased to be part of the GreenSky London project and to contribute to British Airways' strategy for sustainable aviation and Solena's worldwide roll out plan,' says Roy Lipski, CEO of Oxford Catalysts Group.