Axens launches first 100% SAF unit in Asia

First of its kind 100% SAF unit based on Axens’ Vegan technology now operational in Asia

Axens has successfully started up 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) unit in Asia. The facility has the capacity to entirely convert renewable feedstock into high value SAF. This unit is a revamp of existing hydroprocessing assets in which a simple two-stages scheme has been implemented.

This unit is a revamp of existing hydroprocessing assets in which a simple two-stages scheme has been implemented. Combined with innovative catalyst solution including Axens 700 series, this Vegan® unit allows full flexibility to produce either 100% Renewable Diesel (RD) or 100% SAF, permitting to answer the challenging market demand. Since its kick-off a few months ago, the unit has demonstrated to operate very stably with positive performance.

Vegan process is thus able to prevent co-production of Renewable Diesel if not desired and focus on maximizing SAF. But what makes this solution unique is that 100% SAF mode is obtained without the need of additional hydrocracking stage.

This is a major milestone for Axens Group, partners and customers, contributing to ease the energy transition through more flexible, more efficient and less Capex intensive solutions.