KBR partners with Avina Clean Hydrogen for SAF

The aviation industry accounts for about 2.5% of global CO2 emissions. Despite this, if it were a country, it would rank among the top ten emitters worldwide. Sustainable aviation fuels, like those made with PureSAF technology, are key to reducing the industry’s carbon footprint and promoting a more sustainable future.

KBR has announced that Avina Clean Hydrogen Inc. has selected the innovative PureSAF technology for its new sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) project in the United States. Developed by Swedish Biofuels, PureSAF is licensed exclusively by KBR worldwide and is set to revolutionize the production of SAF through its advanced capabilities.

As part of the contract, KBR will deliver technology licensing, proprietary engineering design, and front-end engineering design (FEED) services. This initiative aims to establish Avina’s facility capable of producing 120 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel per year. This significant production capacity highlights the growing demand for cleaner and more efficient aviation fuels.

PureSAF is an advanced technology that produces jet fuel fully compatible with conventional jet fuel. It leverages various feedstocks at a low cost and on an industrial scale. According to Angelica Hull, Managing Director of Swedish Biofuels, the technology can process ethanol, mixed alcohols, carbon dioxide, and synthesis gas into SAF. This flexibility allows for utilizing captured carbon, significantly contributing to a more sustainable future.

KBR continues to lead the way in pioneering decarbonization efforts through continuous process innovation and low-carbon technology utilization to reduce emissions effectively. In 2024, KBR is celebrating 100 years of delivering clean fuel solutions, underscoring its long-standing commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship.