In a decisive move to bolster the aviation industry’s decarbonisation efforts, four global industrial leaders—Honeywell, Johnson Matthey, GIDARA Energy, and Samsung E&A—have announced the formation of a strategic technology alliance aimed at fast-tracking the global production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The announcement was made on 5 June 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

This new collaboration presents a fully integrated, modular approach that streamlines the SAF value chain from feedstock to fuel. The offering is designed to enable faster, more cost-efficient deployment of SAF facilities, helping operators and governments meet increasingly ambitious emissions targets.

At the heart of this alliance is the application of the Fischer-Tropsch (FT) process, a proven technology that will be adapted to unlock a wide array of globally available feedstocks, including biomass and municipal solid waste. The partners intend to offer an end-to-end solution with a single point of accountability, ensuring a seamless journey from project concept to fuel production.

According to the companies, the integrated model could reduce the time between feasibility study and facility start-up by over 15%, and capital expenditure by as much as 10%, based on comparative industry benchmarks when modularisation is applied during the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) phase.

Leveraging Global Expertise

Each partner brings specific expertise to the alliance:

• GIDARA Energy provides advanced gasification technology to transform waste into clean syngas.
• Johnson Matthey contributes world-leading catalyst and conversion technology for syngas-to-fuel processes.
• Honeywell integrates digital automation and process technologies to ensure operational excellence.
• Samsung E&A adds deep global experience in EPC and project execution management.

The result is a non-exclusive, globally deployable SAF production solution that supports decarbonisation without sacrificing operational efficiency or economic viability.

“The global aviation sector is under increasing pressure to cut emissions while meeting surging demand,” said a Honeywell spokesperson. “This alliance demonstrates what’s possible when industry leaders align to provide real-world, commercially viable answers.”

A Timely Response to Industry Demand

As SAF mandates gain traction around the world, the demand for reliable, scalable production methods continues to rise. This alliance seeks not only to address supply shortages but also to offer clients the assurance of delivery through coordinated execution and guaranteed performance.

The partners emphasised that the offering is suitable for public and private operators alike, including those seeking to build regional SAF supply hubs or national energy resilience programmes.

With the SAF market poised for exponential growth, this alliance signals a critical step forward in closing the gap between ambition and implementation.