Sulzer to provide tech for Sarawak SAF pilot plant in Malaysia

Engineering company Sulzer Chemtech announced that it is collaborating with SEDCE Energy to deploy its BioFlux technology at Sawarak’s planned sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) pilot plant in Malaysia.

“Our partnership with Sulzer Chemtech represents a major step toward realising the vision of a sustainable energy future in Sarawak,” said Robert Hardin, chief executive officer for SEDCE. “With advanced technologies like BioFlux, we are tapping into the potential of our local resources to produce world-class SAF.”

The pilot facility will convert algae oil, palm oil mill effluent (POME), animal fats and used cooking oil (UCO) into SAF via the HEFA technology.

Sulzer will provide engineering support to the project, including process design engineering, detailed design, and modular plant supply. Once construction is complete, it will also deliver commissioning, and start up services.

BioFlux technology, developed by Duke Technologies LLC in the US and globally licensed by Sulzer Chemtech, features a proprietary liquid-full reactor design that optimises hydrogen availability and eliminates the need for a vapour recycle loop.

“We are proud to support SEDCE on this SAF project. Our BioFlux technology offers a high-performance, low-emissions solution that aligns with both environmental goals and long-term operational efficiency,” said Ilja Mikenberg, global head process solutions at Sulzer Chemtech.