Honeywell (NYSE:HON) announced today that UOP LLC, a Honeywell
company, and Honeywell Aerospace will partner with Airbus, JetBlue
Airways, and International Aero Engines to study sustainable biofuel use
for commercial aircraft.
The effort will focus on developing and testing renewable energy
technology to convert biofeedstocks to commercial aviation fuels, with
specific focus on “second-generation”
feedstocks such as algae which do not compete with food or water
resources.
“Biofuels hold tremendous potential to meet
growing fuel demand while reducing lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions,”
said Jennifer Holmgren, director of the Renewable Energy and Chemicals
business for UOP. “This partnership brings
together a range of aviation and process technology expertise to study
and verify the best path toward sustainable use of biofuels in aviation.”
UOP, a leading developer of refining technology, has already developed
process technology to convert natural oils and greases to military jet
fuel as part of a project funded by the U.S. Defense Advanced Research
Projects Agency (DARPA). The process technology produces “green”
jet fuel that is a drop-in replacement for traditional kerosene-based
jet fuel and meets all the critical performance specifications for
flight. This technology will also be viable for use in the production of
jet fuel for commercial jets. UOP is developing a range of biofuels
technologies in addition to jet fuel and has already commercialized the
UOP/Eni EcofiningTM Process to produce green
diesel from biofeedstocks.
Honeywell Aerospace brings expertise in engine technology for commercial
aircraft that are setting the standards in low emissions and exceptional
fuel efficiency, including a wide range of auxiliary power units for
Airbus aircraft.
“Honeywell is working alongside key customers
to find innovative solutions to meet passenger and operator demands for
higher standards in reducing greenhouse gas emissions,”
said Greg Albert, Honeywell Aerospace Vice President for Airbus
programs. “We believe this joint effort,
along with Honeywell’s advanced technology
solutions in Air Traffic Management, have the potential to significantly
decrease pollutants.”
Honeywell International is a $37 billion diversified technology and
manufacturing leader, serving customers worldwide with aerospace
products and services; control technologies for buildings, homes and
industry; automotive products; turbochargers; and specialty materials.
Based in Morris Township, N.J., Honeywell’s
shares are traded on the New York, London and Chicago Stock Exchanges.
For additional information, please visit www.honeywell.com.
UOP LLC, headquartered in Des Plaines, Illinois, USA, is a leading
international supplier and licensor of process technology, catalysts,
adsorbents, process plants, and consulting services to the petroleum
refining, petrochemical, and gas processing industries. UOP is a
wholly-owned subsidiary of Honeywell International, Inc. and is part of
Honeywell’s Specialty Materials strategic
business group. For more information, go to www.uop.com.
Based in Phoenix, Honeywell’s $12 billion
aerospace business is a leading global provider of integrated avionics,
engines, systems and service solutions for aircraft manufacturers,
airlines, business and general aviation, military, space and airport
operations.
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