SAF Production Equipment Manufacturing

AM Green is pioneering the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) that meets stringent quality standards while significantly reducing the carbon footprint of aviation. Our commitment to sustainability aligns with the global push toward greener aviation, making AM Green key player in the transition to cleaner skies.
AM Green will deploy two main methods used to produce SAF- the Alcohol-to-Jet (ATJ) and Fischer Trospch (FT) methods. ATJ and FT represent innovative pathways toward sustainable aviation fuels using different feedstocks and conversion methods.
ALCOHOL-TO-JET (ATJ):

Alcohol-to-Jet (ATJ) is a process that converts alcohols into an alternative jet fuel blendstock using catalytic stages previously used in the petroleum refining and petrochemical industries. The ATJ process begins with biomass as the raw material. This biomass can be generated from sugarcane, corn grain, or other sugar and starch-rich materials. These feedstocks are usually inappropriate for human and animal consumption, thus they are ideal for fuel production. This approach enables the production of a sustainable alternative jet fuel (SAJF) from a wide range of resources, creating a near-term opportunity for alcohol.

  • Sustainable Alternative Jet Fuel (SAJF): ATJ provides an approach to produce SAJF from a wide range of resources. This provides a short-term opportunity for alcohol producers to enter the SAJF market and helps the aviation sector fulfill growing SAJF demand.
  • Resource Flexibility: ATJ can handle various kinds of feedstocks, including sugary and starchy biomass, lignocellulosic biomass, and organic waste. This flexibility enables a broad spectrum of potential future aviation biofuel supply resources.
  • Reduced Greenhouse Gas Emissions: ATJ’s conversion of alcohols into jet fuel helps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Depending on the type of ethanol feedstock used, jet fuel produced from ATJ can drastically lower emissions than petroleum-based jet fuel.
  • Lower Pollutants: ATJ tends to produce fewer pollutants, such as sulphur oxides, leading to improved air quality.
  • High Energy Density: ATJ fuels offer high energy density, which is critical for aviation applications where weight and efficiency are important.
  • Compatibility: ATJ fuel can be blended with conventional jet fuels.
  • Emissions: ATJ has the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil-driven jet fuel.
FISCHER-TROPSCH (FT):
The FT process is a collection of chemical reactions that converts syngas (a combination of CO and H2). It is a well-known process in which gasification turns woody biomass into syngas, which is then transformed into jet fuel via the Fischer-Tropsch synthesis procedure. Feedstocks are numerous sources of renewable biomass, such as municipal solid waste, agricultural wastes, forest wastes, woo, and energy crops. The FT reactions occur in the presence of metal catalysts, with the typical temperature set as 150 to 300℃ (302 to 572℉).
  • Feedstock Flexibility: The FT method utilises a variety of feedstocks such as coal, natural gas, and biomass. It can convert low-value waste materials into valuable fuels thereby increasing resource efficiency.
  • Clean Fuels: The FT process produces high-quality synthetic fuels. These synthetic fuels are compatible with the current infrastructure, giving them a convenient alternative to traditional fuels.
  • Less Pollutants: Fischer-Tropsch fuels produce comparatively fewer pollutants, contributing to better air quality.
  • Sustainable Fuel Production: The FT technique produces renewable synthetic fuels from biomass, which contributes to sustainable energy systems.
FISCHER-TROPSCH (FT):
The FT process is a collection of chemical reactions that converts syngas (a combination of CO and H2). It is a well-known process in which gasification turns woody biomass into syngas, which is then transformed into jet fuel via the Fischer-Tropsch synthesis procedure. Feedstocks are numerous sources of renewable biomass, such as municipal solid waste, agricultural wastes, forest wastes, woo, and energy crops. The FT reactions occur in the presence of metal catalysts, with the typical temperature set as 150 to 300℃ (302 to 572℉).
ETHANOL PRODUCTION
Ethanol production has evolved significantly over the years as technology has advanced, especially with the emergence of second-generation (2G) ethanol derived from lignocellulosic feedstocks. Unlike first-generation ethanol which is made from food crops, 2G ethanol is made from non-food biomass such as agricultural wastes, forestry residues, and energy crops.
The development of 2G ethanol technology is a crucial step toward the building of a more sustainable and environment-friendly biofuel industry.