TotalEnergies showcases methanol-to-SAF in test flight

TotalEnergies has successfully tested methanol-to-sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) conversion. A recent test flight in Dubai paves the way for a new pathway in SAF production. Rigzone reports that the innovation holds the potential to create eSAF, providing a crucial solution for decarbonizing the aviation sector globally.

TotalEnergies SE, in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar), Airbus, Falcon Aviation Services, and Axens, has conducted a successful test flight in Dubai, demonstrating the viability of converting methanol to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). While the alcohol-to-jet synthetic paraffinic kerosene pathway (ATJ-SPK) was certified in 2016, this test focused on methanol.

Rigzone reports that the flight, utilizing a blend of aviation fuel derived from olefins, contributes to supporting the certification of this novel pathway for SAF production from methanol. The innovative process, potentially sourced from renewable electricity, holds the key to producing eSAF, a crucial element in the global effort to decarbonize the aviation industry.