Velocys Unlocks Cost Savings for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production

Velocys, a leading provider of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production technology, has announced significant cost savings for deploying its microFTL™ technology. According to a press release, the company has implemented manufacturing and delivery efficiencies that reduce the total investment cost by more than 30 percent. The cost reductions were confirmed during the design and engineering phases of two flagship FT SAF projects that Velocys is helping to advance. This is an important development for the maritime and aviation industries, which are under increasing pressure to decarbonize and adopt more sustainable fuels. 'These cost savings will help make our microFTL technology even more attractive to project developers seeking to produce sustainable aviation fuel,' said Henrik Wareborn, CEO of Velocys. 'As the industry works to meet ambitious emissions reduction targets, affordable and scalable SAF production will be critical.' Velocys' microFTL technology uses Fischer-Tropsch synthesis to convert waste biomass into sustainable aviation fuel. The company says the modular, standardized design allows for faster deployment and reduced construction costs compared to traditional SAF production facilities. The announcement comes as the maritime and aviation sectors face growing regulatory and market demands to transition to cleaner fuels. Industry groups like the International Chamber of Shipping have called for widespread SAF adoption to help shipping achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Affordable, scalable SAF production will be key to meeting these decarbonization goals.