Topsoe, a leading provider of carbon emission reduction technologies, has partnered with Chuangui New Energy company to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel from used cooking oil. The project, located in Qinzhou City, China, is expected to reach full capacity by 2026 and will process 300,000 tons of feedstock per year. Upon completion, the plant will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 800,000 tons of CO2e, equivalent to the emissions from 160,000 gasoline-powered passenger vehicles driven for a year.
This partnership marks Topsoe’s second SAF project in China, following its selection by Guangxi Free Trade Zone Hongkun Biomass Fuel Co. in April 2024. Topsoe’s technology, including its HydroFlex technology, will support the production of SAF and renewable diesel. The company’s Chief Commercial Officer, Elena Scaltritti, highlighted the significance of this partnership, stating that it reflects Topsoe’s commitment to scaling SAF production globally and supporting China’s energy transition goals.
Chuangui New Energy company’s Chairman, He Xiong, emphasized the potential of the biomass new energy industry in promoting China’s energy structure transformation and achieving the country’s “double carbon” goals. Topsoe’s technology and expertise will enable Chuangui New Energy company to move forward in the field of biomass liquid fuel production. This agreement demonstrates Topsoe’s growing presence in the Chinese market and its role in driving the development of a low-carbon economy.