Taiyo Oil selects Honeywell technology for production of SAF

Honeywell has announced that Taiyo Oil Co has chosen its ethanol-to-jet (EtJ) technology to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at its Okinawa operations in Japan.
This facility will be based on Honeywell UOP’s first EtJ license and basic engineering design in the Asia Pacific region with a production target of 200 million litres per year.
Expected to begin operation in 2029, the facility becomes the fifth of its kind in the world and will provide a vital supply of SAF to both domestic and international markets, contributing significantly to the growing demand for SAF driven by the aviation industry’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions.
“For more than 40 years, Honeywell has provided Taiyo Oil with key major refining process units for its Shikoku operations, and we are honored to continue this trusted relationship to help the company advance its decarbonisation initiatives,” said Barry Glickman, vice-president and general manager of Honeywell Sustainable Technology Solutions. “As demand for SAF continues to increase, the aviation industry faces challenges posed by the limited availability of conventional SAF feedstocks like vegetable oils, animal fats, and waste oils.”
Honeywell’s innovative EtJ technology helps enable the conversion of ethanol derived from diverse feedstocks ― including corn, sugar, and cellulosic materials ― into SAF.
“Taiyo Oil’s initiative represents an important leap forward in increasing the production of sustainable aviation fuel,” said Mr. Teruaki Sasaki, senior vice-president, SAF business project, Taiyo Oil.
“By leveraging Honeywell’s ETJ SAF technology, we will be in a better position to help fulfill the global aviation sector’s demand and contribute toward the overall decarbonisation goals.”