Licella has formed a global upgrading collaboration with Shell Catalysts & Technologies targeting the development of an integrated biomass-to-advanced biofuels commercial solution.
The alliance will unlock a new value chain to produce high yields of biofuels that target the lowest cost of production, by combining Licella’s Cat-HTR™ technology, an advanced form of hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL), with Shell Catalysts & Technologies’ upgrading expertise.
This collaboration between Licella and Shell Catalysts & Technologies aims to transform the production cost of advanced biofuels globally, with a focus on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
The companies will work together to develop an integrated biorefinery solution with Licella’s Cat-HTR™ technology, that converts biomass into renewable biocrude, with Shell Catalysts & Technologies’ hydroprocessing technology.
As part of the agreement, Shell Catalyst & Technologies will be a global upgrader for the biocrude produced by Licella’s owned and operated commercial units. Shell’s technology will upgrade the biocrude into refined, low-carbon fuels, supporting the roll-out of integrated biorefineries, with a focus on SAF.
Ahead of Licella’s planned commercial projects across the world, including Queensland, Australia, Shell Catalysts & Technologies will also lead efforts on the certification for this new pathway to SAF.
With the global aviation industry committing to net zero carbon emissions by 2050, there is an increasing need for scalable SAF solutions that can access new pools of sustainable feedstock.
By targeting abundant renewable feedstocks, including vast pools of agricultural wastes and residues, Licella’s Cat-HTR™ platform is uniquely positioned to deliver the lowest cost SAF pathway to help meet this growing global demand.
