Acelen will use a sustainable feedstock native to Brazil, macaúba oil, to produce renewable fuels
Honeywell has announced that its modular Ecofining process technology, specialized pumps, compressors, and integrated control and safety systems will help drive sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel production for Acelen Renewables’ greenfield site in Bahia, Brazil.
With SAF demand projected to increase to nearly 500,000 barrels per day over the next decade, refiners are looking for ways to scale production quickly and efficiently. Honeywell’s modular delivery model shortens construction time and lowers costs, allowing SAF production faster than traditional methods.
“The Bahia facility project supports biodiversity and fosters an economy based on sustainability. Honeywell’s process technology and automation expertise will help maximize the production of lower-emission fuels at our facility, supporting the growing global demand for renewable fuels,” commented Marcelo Cordaro, COO, Acelen Renewables.
Pivotal role
“Technology and integrated automation play a pivotal role in reducing the cost of renewable fuels, which is essential for broad adoption. Advances in Honeywell’s technology have reduced the cost to produce SAF and the use of novel, low-cost feedstocks will help further reduce production costs,” stated Ken West, President and CEO, Honeywell Process Technology.
Honeywell’s integrated control and safety system is enriched by Honeywell UOP’s vast operational expertise and cutting-edge technologies and is embedded within the Experion PKS platform.
As a result, it can significantly reduce project timelines and risks while helping to optimize biofuel production to achieve operational excellence. The combination of process technology and automation provides a platform for digitization and data driven operating insights.
