Research undertaken by TU Freiberg centers around climate-friendly aviation fuel - Exploration of Climate-Friendly Kerosene Alternatives
Get ready for some groundbreaking news, folks! The TU Bergakademie Freiberg, in cahoots with CAC Engineering, has taken a giant leap in creating the greenest jet fuel Germany has ever seen. The venture, part of a federally-funded research project, is a significant stride towards the future of aviation fuel - and it's all happening right here in Saxony.
The Green Gold Rush in Freiberg
The recent commissioning of a pilot plant in Freiberg is the first step in producing climate-friendly methanol-based jet fuel. This ain't your average project - it's part of the EwOPro research initiative, focusing on the olefins-to-jet fuel process. And guess what? The first drops of eco-friendly jet fuel have already been pumped out. It's like striking gold...but greener!
A greener tomorrow, today
The ultimate goal of this project? To optimize and further develop the tech and build Germany's first industrial-scale commercial plant for sustainable synthetic methanol-based jet fuels. But don't hold your breath - it's gonna take about four to six years to see this baby up and running.
Bye-bye, kerosene!
The new green jet fuel could soon be the new kid on the block, ready to replace fossil-based kerosene. There's no escaping it - we need high-energy density fuels for long-haul flights, and this green stuff fits the bill. The first samples for certification are expected in 2026, with a commercial plant coming online in 2030, rockin' a 10,000-ton annual capacity.
So, there you have it - Freiberg is leading the charge in green aviation fuel, and we couldn't be more excited! It's about time we did our part to save our precious planet, one drop at a time.
- The Green Gold Rush in Freiberg
- EwOPro research project
- Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)
- Kerosene Replacement
- Saxony
- The TU Bergakademie Freiberg's green fuel venture, part of the EwOPro research project, focuses on the olefins-to-jet fuel process, which promotes community policies aiming to reduce emissions and combat climate-change, aligning with the principles of environmental-science and advanced technology.
- The ultimate goal of the green gold rush in Freiberg, with its pilot plant and subsequent industrial-scale commercial plant, is to produce large-scale, sustainable synthetic methanol-based jet fuels, thereby replacing fossil-based kerosene, contributing significantly to Germany's research policy and research programme on renewable energy and Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF).
