
Oxford, UK – OXCCU, a spin-out from the University of Oxford and leader in carbon-to-value innovation, has released a new techno-economic report detailing the cost and efficiency advantages of its CO₂ Fischer-Tropsch (CO₂ F-T) technology for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production.
The analysis outlines significant breakthroughs:
- 50% Lower Capital Costs: Compared to conventional methods like Methanol-to-Jet (MTJ) or Reverse Water Gas Shift Fischer-Tropsch (RWGS+FT), OXCCU’s process achieves half the capital costs.
- 25% Reduction in Fuel Costs: SAF production costs are reduced by approximately 25%, making e-SAF economically competitive.
OXCCU’s proprietary catalyst technology, marketed under the OXEFUEL™ brand, simplifies SAF production by enabling the direct conversion of CO₂ and hydrogen into jet fuel-range hydrocarbons in a single exothermic step. This innovative process eliminates the need for energy-intensive intermediate steps, reducing both capital and operating costs.
Andrew Symes, Co-Founder and CEO of OXCCU, emphasized the technology’s potential:
“This report demonstrates the economic and environmental advantages of our CO₂ F-T technology, offering a clear pathway for the aviation industry to transition to greener fuel for commercial travel. We are proud to be developing a scalable, cost-effective solution to meet the urgent demand for sustainable fuels.”
“This report demonstrates the economic and environmental advantages of our CO₂ F-T technology, offering a clear pathway for the aviation industry to transition to greener fuel for commercial travel.”
OXCCU’s PtL SAF aligns with global net-zero targets by synthesizing jet fuel from captured CO₂ and green hydrogen. The OX1 demo plant, set to validate this technology in 2024, aims to commercialize the process by the end of the decade.
With its reduced costs and improved efficiency, OXCCU’s CO₂ F-T pathway represents a transformative leap forward for the aviation industry. By overcoming the challenges of traditional SAF production methods, OXCCU is paving the way for a sustainable future in air travel.