BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 18. SOCAR Türkiye Research & Development and Innovation and Technip Energies will cooperate in production of jet fuel from microalgae, a source familiar with the matter told Trend.
As a result of the analyzes made by SOCAR Turkey R&D and Innovation and its project partner Technip Energies, it is aimed to produce approximately 40 000 tons of bio-jet fuel annually.
As part of the deal, the two companies are also pooling their know-how.
SOCAR Türkiye R&D and Innovation provides research and development resources for PCMR (Plate-Type Catalytic Membrane Reactor) technology. T.EN contributes with its process and engineering expertise.
The cooperation agreement aims to enable the development and optimization of PCMR technology for the direct conversion of micro algae into hydrocarbons that can be sent to post-processing for fuel production.
Biofuels increase efficiency by reducing high operational costs and contribute to sustainability.
SOCAR Türkiye R&D and Innovation is developing a pioneering technology with low operating costs by directly and continuously converting the biomass of micro algae in seawater into biofuels and biochemicals at low temperatures.
That will reduce industrial carbon footprint, ensure clean environment and lower the financial costs of investment operations in the industry.
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