Axens kicks-off first worldwide full-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 at site in Asia. The facility has the capacity to entirely convert 300 KTA of renewable feedstock into high value Sustainable Aviation Fuel.

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.