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At Johnson Matthey, we offer proven solutions to accelerate aviation's decarbonisation journey with drop-in 100% sustainable aviation fuel. Sustainable aviation fuel, also known as SAF, represents a breakthrough in renewable transport fuels. SAF is a collective term encompassing drop-in fuels made from renewable feedstocks designed to decarbonise aviation. These synthetic jet fuels have emerged as key players in reducing the aviation industry’s carbon emissions, typically contributing 70% less CO₂ compared to conventional aviation fuels. Moreover, SAF allows for the seamless utilisation of existing aircraft and airport infrastructure.
Decarbonising aviation with our SAF technology
What is SAF?
SAF use is rapidly growing, and it is poised to revolutionise the airline industry. With our partners, we have pioneered a suite of patented and proprietary technologies and catalysts that target large sustainable pathways for SAF production. We offer proven, feedstock-diverse routes that enable the reduction of GHG emissions for global air transport.
Powering the next era of flight
BioForming® S2A
HyCOgen™ + FT CANS™
FT CANS™
BioForming® S2A
A first-of-its-kind, BioForming® S2A technology makes 100% SAF a reality. This groundbreaking innovation enables existing airline fleets to operate without conventional fuels. In collaboration with Virent, we've harnessed the conversion of biomass sugars into renewable fuels, paving the way for
the world's first 100% SAF transatlantic flight
by a commercial airline.
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World’s first 100% SAF transatlantic flight nears historic take-off
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HIF Global initiates engineering for US sustainable aviation fuel facility, selects Johnson Matthey and Honeywell technologies
Enabling eSAF production from CO₂ and hydrogen.
Producing high quality syncrude from biomass and waste streams.
HyCOgen™ + FT CANS™
At the forefront of sustainable aviation, HyCOgen represents Johnson Matthey's Reverse Water Gas Shift (RWGS) technology. This process, combined with FT CANS, converts CO₂ and electrolytic (green) hydrogen into SAF, enhancing supply and production efficiency while promoting feedstock diversification. HyCOgen is fuelling the world's first commercial scale CO₂-to-syncrude plant.
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FT CANS™
Our scalable FT CANS technology, developed jointly with bp, delivers superior performance
in jet fuel production, surpassing 'net zero' expectations. Leveraging proven Fisher-Tropsch technology, it efficiently converts syngas from waste and biomass into a sustainable synthetic crude, adaptable to various feedstocks.
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Drop-in SAF production pathways
Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) technology
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FT CANS™
HyCOgen™ + FT CANS™
BioForming® S2A
Producing high quality syncrude from biomass and waste streams.
Fueling the world's first commercial-scale
CO₂-to-syncrude plant.
JM and bp chosen by EDL to support production of SAF at HyKero plant in Germany
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JM and bp chosen by EDL to support production of SAF at HyKero plant in Germany
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Discover the key SAF pricing factors of production costs, regulations, and breakthroughs like FT CANS.
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Johnson Matthey and bp technology chosen for the world’s largest Fischer Tropsch SAF production plant
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BioForming® from Virent and Johnson Matthey helps power the world's first transatlantic commercial flight to use drop-in 100% SAF
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5%
IATA wants members (airlines from 120 countries) to increase from
SAF use in
2030 to
2030
by 2050
65%
5%
IATA wants members (airlines from 120 countries) to increase from
SAF use in
2030 to
2030
by 2050
65%
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HyCOgen and FT CANS, innovative technologies to enable sustainable fuel production selected for Repsol and Aramco’s synthetic fuel plant in Bilbao
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JM and bp’s innovative FT CANS technology successfully produces product for Fulcrum’s Sierra waste-to-fuels plant
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Johnson Matthey and bp to support planned production of carbon negative renewable diesel fuel plant at Strategic Biofuels project in Louisiana
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HyCOgen and FT CANS, innovative technologies to enable sustainable fuel production selected for Repsol and Aramco’s synthetic fuel plant in Bilbao
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JM and bp’s innovative FT CANS technology successfully produces product for Fulcrum’s Sierra waste-to-fuels plant
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Johnson Matthey and bp to support planned production of carbon negative renewable diesel fuel plant at Strategic Biofuels project in Louisiana
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