The company NEXTCHEM, part of the MAIRE group, has been awarded a key contract for the development of a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) plant in Indonesia, consolidating its presence in the Asian clean energy market.
A strategic contract for the development of the SAF plant
Specifically, the contract covers the execution of preliminary engineering work and the supply of proprietary equipment through the subsidiary KT Tech. This progress is supported by previous awards related to technology licensing and process design packages (PDP), reinforcing the technical continuity of the project.
The facility will be located in the North Sumatra province and represents a significant step in the development of the SAF sector in Southeast Asia.
Sustainable production based on local resources
The plant has been designed to produce up to 60,000 tons of sustainable aviation fuel per year. To achieve this, it will use palm oil mill effluent (POME) as the primary feedstock, along with certified used cooking oil.
This approach allows for the recovery of locally available waste and improves the economic viability of the project, aligning with global goals for reducing emissions in air transport.
Proprietary technology for low-emission fuels
The project will incorporate the patented NX PTU™ and NX SAF™ BIO technologies, already licensed for this initiative. These solutions optimize the conversion of raw materials into advanced biofuels, favoring more efficient processes with a lower carbon footprint.
Likewise, the initial engineering work will serve as the basis for the Final Investment Decision (FID), a key milestone in the project’s execution.
Boosting aviation decarbonization
The company highlights that this contract confirms the growing market interest in SAF technologies. In the words of Fabio Fritelli, CEO of NEXTCHEM, the project represents a concrete opportunity to support the decarbonization of the aviation sector in the region.
Furthermore, this award strengthens NEXTCHEM’s positioning as a global provider of technological solutions for sustainable fuels, in a context where the energy transition is gaining prominence in the aeronautical industry.
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