Topsoe enters agreement with Steeper Energy for waste-to-biofuel solution

Topsoe has signed a global licensing agreement for a complete waste-to-fuel solution to boost sustainable aviation fuel production (SAF).
The agreement with Steeper Energy, a pioneer within biomass conversion technologies, combines Topsoe's technologies in renewable fuels and hydrogen production.
With the agreement, Topsoe will be able to provide a complete waste-to-fuel technology solution and at the same time a one-stop solution for refineries, project developers, and industries having access to excess waste biomass.
The end-products include SAF, marine biofuel, and renewable diesel from waste biomass.
Peter Vang Christensen, senior vice president, clean fuels and chemicals – technology, Topsoe, said: "We are excited to work with Steeper and to combine our technological capabilities. This will make it easier for refineries and project developers to access the technology they need for advanced biofuels. It will also allow them to access new renewable feedstocks while supporting decarbonisation of the transportation sector, not least aviation and shipping."
Bevan May, president, Steeper Energy, said: "Steeper recognises Topsoe as a world leader in developing and implementing renewable refining technologies. Steeper's Hydrofactionprocess, when combined with Topsoe's technology, completes the pathway from biomass waste to drop-in liquid fuels and is compatible with existing refining infrastructure.
"This reduces capital requirements and allows for the accelerated deployment of these solutions. We are excited to combine our efforts with Topsoe and bring our joint solution to the renewable liquid fuels market."
Steeper's Hydrofaction has been validated through various stages of continuous pilot and demonstration-scale plant operations over the past 10 years.
With this agreement, the parties are working towards the first commercial scale deployment of Hydrofaction technology.