Aemetis selects Axens technology for California renewable fuels plant
By Mary Page Bailey |
April 23, 2021
Aemetis, Inc. (Cupertino, Calif.) has selected Axens’ (Rueil-Malmaison, France) Vegan Renewable Hydroprocessing technology for its “Carbon Zero 1” production plant in Riverbank, California.
The Axens scope will include technology license, basic engineering, catalyst supply, and proprietary equipment for the conversion of ultra-low carbon intensity, non-edible vegetable and other non-edible oils along with renewable cellulosic hydrogen to produce a flexible mix of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel fuel.
“The Axens technology provides high yields of jet fuel while maximizing the carbon capture and sequestration value that is unique to the Aemetis Carbon Zero 1 project,” said Eric McAfee, Chairman and CEO of Aemetis. “The experienced Axens team has been highly responsive and proactive, enabling our project to move forward on schedule and within our budget expectations. We believe that the Axens technology will provide much better overall economics while having a lower capital cost than alternative technologies for renewable jet and diesel fuel production.”