Honeywell is expanding its push into low-carbon fuels with a new deal to support large-scale sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel production in Brazil, partnering with Acelen Renewables on a greenfield project in Bahia.
The company said its modular Ecofining process technology—along with specialized pumps, compressors, and integrated control and safety systems—will underpin the facility, designed to accelerate output of cleaner fuels at industrial scale.
The move comes as global SAF demand is expected to surge to nearly 500,000 barrels per day over the next decade, putting pressure on refiners to scale production faster and more cost-effectively. Honeywell is betting on modular deployment to cut construction timelines and reduce capital costs compared with traditional refinery builds.
"Brazil is set to produce the fuel of the future through a project that is sustainable—economically, socially, and environmentally," said Marcelo Cordaro, COO of Acelen Renewables.
"The Bahia facility project supports biodiversity and fosters an economy based on sustainability. Honeywell's process technology and automation expertise will help maximize the production of lower-emission fuels at our facility, supporting the growing global demand for renewable fuels."
At the core of the project is Honeywell UOP’s Ecofining process, developed with Eni SpA, which converts waste fats, oils, and greases into renewable diesel and SAF. When blended with conventional jet fuel, the output can cut greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80%.
"Honeywell's low-carbon process technologies are enabling companies like Acelen to address the growing demand for renewable fuels by using a variety of feedstocks," said Ken West, president and CEO of Honeywell Process Technology.
"Technology and integrated automation play a pivotal role in reducing the cost of renewable fuels, which is essential for broad adoption. Advances in Honeywell's technology have reduced the cost to produce SAF and the use of novel, low-cost feedstocks will help further reduce production costs."
Honeywell said it has already delivered more than 1,500 modular process units globally, positioning itself as a major supplier of prefabricated industrial systems. Its integrated control and safety systems—built on the Experion® PKS platform—are designed to streamline operations, reduce project risk, and improve efficiency across biofuel production facilities.
The company added that combining modular construction with its automation expertise can significantly shorten project timelines while helping producers optimize output and operational performance.
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