Chinese energy company Zhongneng Yida New Energy has selected technology by process technology specialist Topsoe for use in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production at its new facility in China.
Located in the city of Shijazhuang in the Shenze Economy Development Zone of Hebei province, the facility would produce 400,000 tonnes/year of SAF from used cooking oil (UCO) for export to European and local Chinese markets, Topsoe said on 15 May.
As part of the agreement, Topsoe said it would supply Zhongneng Yida with its HydroFlex technology and catalysts.
Zhongneng Yida said construction of the facility was expected to start in the third quarter of 2025 with operations scheduled to begin in the first half of 2027.
“This collaboration with Zhongneng Yida reflects our mutual commitment to supporting the aviation industry’s ambitions to move towards net zero. The project will add further momentum to the supply of SAF across Europe and China,” Topsoe chief commercial officer Elena Scaltritti said.
Designed for the production of renewable jet fuel and diesel, Topsoe said its HydroFlex technology could be used to convert fats, oils and greases in both grassroots units and revamps for co-processing or stand-alone applications
