Honeywell and GranBio Join Forces for Green Aviation Fuel

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Published on 12/10/2023 at 13:04

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The Tech Giants Join Forces to Reinvent Aviation Fuel Using Biomass as a Base.

The alliance between Honeywell and GranBio Technologies promises to revolutionize the aviation industry. The recent announcement from the companies indicates a strategic partnership to develop sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) that is carbon-neutral. The focus? Using biomass waste to fuel aircraft.

Innovation from Biomass

GranBio’s patented AVAP technology has the potential to transform forestry and agricultural waste into pure, cost-effective, low-carbon sugars. These cellulosic sugars, once obtained, are then metamorphosed into SAF using Honeywell’s Ethanol to Jet (ETJ) technology.

The differentiator of this innovative fuel? When compared to conventional petroleum-based aviation fuels, the new fuel can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 100%.

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The Future Vision of the Giants

Bernardo Gradin, CEO of GranBio, emphasizes that by combining the expertise of both companies, the supply of SAF will become more viable and efficient. Furthermore, he envisions the possibility of producing SAF with a negative carbon footprint, given the efficiency of the method and the raw material.

On the other hand, José Fernandes, president of Honeywell Performance Materials and Technologies for Latin America, highlights Honeywell‘s experience in renewable fuels. He believes this partnership will enable faster production of SAF, surpassing traditional construction techniques.

Both leaders agree that there is vast potential in the available forestry and agricultural waste, offering significant economic, social, and environmental opportunities.

Engagement in Sustainability

Reinforcing its commitment to sustainability, Honeywell plans to achieve carbon neutrality by 2035. This goal is based on its legacy of continuous innovation, always seeking to help customers meet environmental and social targets. In fact, in 2022, about 60% of Honeywell’s investments in R&D were directed toward ESG-focused solutions.

About Honeywell: Honeywell is a global leader in technology solutions, offering aerospace products and services, control technologies, and performance materials worldwide. Its main goal is to connect aircraft, buildings, factories, and workers to make the world safer and more sustainable.

About GranBio: A subsidiary of the Brazilian industrial biotechnology company, GranBio Technologies is based in the U.S. The company is dedicated to transforming biomass into renewable products, serving challenging sectors in terms of sustainability.

Notes:

Based on life cycle analysis by Michigan Tech.
ESG methodology available at investor.honeywell.com.

Source: Anderson Silva.

Honeywell and GranBio Join Forces for Green Aviation Fuel

The Tech Giants Join Forces to Reinvent Aviation Fuel Using Biomass as a Base.

Innovation from Biomass

The Future Vision of the Giants

Engagement in Sustainability

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