SAF from CO₂ and hydrogen or syngas
A key pathway to decarbonize aviation. KHIMOD enables the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) through high-performance processes combining CO₂ hydrogenation and advanced reactor technologies.
What is SAF ?
A low-carbon drop-in alternative to conventional jet fuel
Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) are low-carbon alternatives to conventional jet fuel.
SAF is produced from captured CO₂ and low-carbon hydrogen, through intermediate steps such as syngas production and fuel synthesis (e.g. Fischer-Tropsch).
It is one of the main solutions to reduce emissions in aviation, a sector where electrification remains limited.
Use cases
Decarbonizing air transport
SAF is expected to play a central role in meeting aviation decarbonization targets.
Drop-in fuel compatible with existing aircraft
Integration into existing fuel infrastructure
Reduction of lifecycle emissions
How it works
From CO₂ to jet fuel
The production of SAF involves several steps:
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CO₂ reduction (rWGS) to produce CO
02
Fuel synthesis (Fischer-Tropsch or equivalent)
03
Distillation and blending
KHIMOD’s Heat Exchanger-Reactors enable efficient and controlled reactions, especially in highly exothermic processes.
Performance & positioning
High-performance CO₂ conversion, compact and modular
KHIMOD’s technology enables high selectivity towards the kerosene cut with strong control over reaction conditions. Its compact and modular approach is particularly suited to emerging SAF projects, where flexibility, integration and scalability are key.
KHIMOD is positioned upstream in the SAF value chain, enabling efficient CO₂ conversion and fuel synthesis processes.
Proof
From pilot to industrial projects
KHIMOD is involved in SAF-related developments, including AVEBIO and additional projects.
These initiatives demonstrate KHIMOD’s role in enabling next-generation aviation fuels.
Operational
In development
3 kta SAF project in France
KHIMOD is developping a 3 kta SAF project in France
Ready to move forward
Develop your SAF project
KHIMOD supports the development of CO₂-based fuel production solutions, from process design to industrial deployment.