In a move to speed up the use of cleaner airplane fuel, two companies, XCF Global Inc. and FlyORO Technologies Pte. Ltd., announced on October 1 that they have signed an agreement to explore a worldwide partnership, reports Biodiesel magazine.
Their goal is to solve a major problem in the industry: the difficult and inefficient process of getting sustainable aviation fuel, or SAF, from producers to airplanes. Currently, mixing SAF with traditional fuel usually happens only at large production sites, which isn’t very flexible. Most fuel terminals and airports don’t have the right equipment or approvals for this mixing process.
Together, the companies plan to create a complete solution. They will combine XCF’s knowledge in building SAF production systems with FlyORO’s unique, portable blending technology, called AlphaLite. This system is designed to be set up either at airports or before fuel reaches them. The collaboration aims to make it easier and more cost-effective for airports and airlines to start using SAF.
The need for solutions like this is growing quickly. By 2030, the worldwide market for SAF is predicted to be worth more than $25 billion, with demand expected to be over 5.5 billion gallons. New and flexible mixing technologies will be essential to connect fuel producers with airports and airlines globally.
This potential partnership fits with XCF’s plan to expand internationally using a modular and efficient approach. Teaming up with FlyORO would help XCF offer a more complete service, managing everything from producing the fuel to blending and delivering it around the world.
Mihir Dange, the head of XCF Global, stated, “This partnership could change how the aviation industry approaches SAF. Blending is a crucial part of the process that affects how quickly SAF can be adopted. By combining FlyORO’s technology with our global strategy, we are building a way to speed up its use, lower costs, and create new opportunities for everyone involved.”
Damian Mc Loughlin, a leader at FlyORO, added, “Our goal has always been to remove the obstacles to using SAF. Our portable AlphaLite system makes blending more adaptable and affordable. By working with XCF, we can bring this solution to airports and airlines worldwide, enabling faster and smarter deployment of clean fuel.”
This agreement shows the companies’ shared commitment to making clean aviation fuel more widely used. The final partnership depends on further reviews and the signing of formal contracts.
