Sasol ecoFT and Deutsche Aircraft join forces to accelerate Power-to-Liquid (PtL) aiming for carbon-neutral flight
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MUNICH and JOHANNESBURG, 22 June 2022 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --
- Deutsche Aircraft and Sasol ecoFT sign Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to
advance Power-to-Liquid as a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (PtL-SAF / H2-SAF(PTL))
- Both partners recognize the urgency of climate mitigation
- Existing Fischer-Tropsch fuels will be used to expedite technology
development and production ramp-up, with the ultimate goal to enable a
carbon-neutral fuel for the D328eco
German aircraft manufacturer Deutsche Aircraft and South African chemicals and
energy company Sasol have signed a MoU on advancing technology for green
hydrogen-based PtL-SAF in aviation. Sasol ecoFT and Deutsche Aircraft have both
recognised the urgency in transitioning towards climate neutral aviation. The
two companies thus plan to foster the certification of sustainable drop-in and
non-drop-in jet fuels, more particularly the ramp-up of PtL-SAF for aviation.
With its D328eco program, Deutsche Aircraft is working on an aircraft in the
under 50-seat market, that will achieve near carbon neutrality. The aircraft,
which is scheduled to be certified in 2026, will be able to use 100% H2-SAF
(PtL) on top of any other certified sustainable aviation fuel and regular
kerosene.
Sasol ecoFT is an ideal partner for that task as the South African company is
the world leader in FT (Fischer-Tropsch) technology. Sasol ecoFT leverages
Sasol's extensive FT experience, proprietary technology, and catalysts to
produce sustainable fuels and chemicals via Power-to-X processes.
From a fossil heritage to a sustainable future
"Sasol ecoFT and Deutsche Aircraft stand at the beginning of a decarbonisation
journey. We both have products originally designed in the age of fossil fuels.
Together we can develop rapid solutions to combat climate change by improving
our products while building on our heritage and expertise," comments Dave
Jackson, CEO of Deutsche Aircraft.
PtL-SAF is a scalable, and thus long-term solution to minimise the carbon
dioxide (CO2) footprint of aviation. The process uses for example CO2 recycled
from regular air, and hydrogen, produced with green energy, to form a synthetic
fuel. Fuels manufactured like this still have the similar characteristics as
regular kerosene: high energy density at low volume, proven safety, and
distribution by established infrastructure. Furthermore, these fuels contain
less aromatics and sulphur, thus improve local air quality and reduce the
high-altitude impact of aviation.
Deutsche Aircraft and Sasol will not only work on technology and production
aspects of H2-SAF (PtL), but also aim at a certification for this type of fuel
to be used as drop-in or non-drop-in jet fuel.
From Coal-to-Liquid to PtL-SAF
PtL-SAF is chemically similar to Coal-to-Liquid (CtL), in which Sasol has deep
global experience at deploying at industrial scale. As a first step of their
partnership Sasol ecoFT and Deutsche Aircraft will explore the compatibility of
materials and system components with blended synthetic fuels produced through
Sasol's FT technology currently applied in its existing CtL process. The
priority of this aspect of the project is to expedite the certification of more
sustainable PtL-SAF options.
"We are extremely excited about the partnership with Deutsche Aircraft as we
take a holistic approach to climate-neutral aviation by looking at the whole
value chain from fuel production up to aircraft system level. Joining forces
between aircraft manufacturers and fuel producers is vital, if we want to
ensure that aviation becomes sustainable, while ensuring the highest possible
safety standards," concluded Helge Sachs, Senior Vice President, of Sasol ecoFT.
Note to Editors
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About Deutsche Aircraft
Founded on the proud heritage of Dornier and Germany's reputation for
engineering design, quality and innovation, Deutsche Aircraft is the new
purpose-driven German OEM. As Dornier 328 type certificate holder, Deutsche
Aircraft will enable future development of the Do328 platform, and exploit
future technologies and capabilities to produce a more efficient, economic and
environmentally friendly aircraft, and to drive the future of aviation towards
climate-neutral flight. Together with the participation of the German
Government, Deutsche Aircraft is leading the way in a new era of a cleaner,
safer and more efficient aviation.
About Sasol ecoFT
Sasol ecoFT is a pioneer in sustainable fuels and chemicals through its
proprietary FT (Fischer-Tropsch) technology that converts green hydrogen and
sustainable carbon sources into sustainable products. As part of Sasol, a
global leader in synthetic fuels and chemicals, we have more than 70 years'
experience in providing sustainable FT solutions globally. We seek to
contribute to a thriving planet, society, enterprise and innovate for a better
world.
For more information:
Ezena Reyneke, Brand and Communications Lead: Sasol ecoFT
Email: Ezena.reyneke@sasol.com
Mobile: (+27) 82 776 0855
SOURCE: Sasol ecoFT
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