OXCCU claims 50% capital cost reduction with its FT technology

Oxford-based OXCCU launched a techno-economic analysis proving a 50% lower capital costs for its CO2 Fischer-Tropsch (CO2 FT) technology for producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

The report’s findings showed the company’s proprietary CO2 FT technology would require half the capital costs of conventional SAF production methods, such as Methanol-to-Jet (MTJ) or Reverse Water Gas Shift Fischer-Tropsch (RWGS+FT).

Moreover, the findings further showed the technology lowers SAF production cost by 25% per tonne compared to traditional RWGS+FT methods, making e-SAF more economically viable.

“This report demonstrates the economic and environmental advantages of our CO₂ F-T technology, offering a clear pathway for the aviation industry to transition to greener fuel for commercial travel. We are proud to be developing a scalable, cost-effective solution to meet the urgent demand for sustainable fuels,” said Andrew Symes, co-founder and CEO, OXCCU.

OXCCU’s technology enables e-SAF production, marketed under the brand OXEFUEL™, thorough a iron-based Fischer-Tropsch catalyst which can work directly with CO2.

The company said the lower costs are a result of its ability to directly converting CO2 and hydrogen into jet fuel-range hydrocarbons in a single, energy-releasing step. This streamlined process minimises the number of steps involved and significantly reduces the amount of hydrogen required compared to other power-to-liquid (PtL) methods.

This efficiency translates to lower capital and operating costs, making OXCCU a more cost-effective option for producing SAF.

In contrast, other PtL routes often involve multiple complex steps and require higher amounts of hydrogen. This leads to increased capital expenditures and higher operating costs due to lower hydrogen efficiency.