MUMBAI: Honeywell (Nasdaq: HON) announced that Acelen Renewables has selected its Ecofining technology to help support the efficient production of a targeted 20,000 barrels per day of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel. The fuels will be processed at Acelen’s facility in Bahia, Brazil, from a blend of inedible seed and waste oils. With this agreement, Acelen Renewables becomes the 50th site to license Honeywell’s renewable fuels technology.

Honeywell’s Ecofining process, which was developed in collaboration with Eni SpA, offers a capital- and cost-effective solution for processing waste fats, oils, and greases into renewable diesel and SAF. Blended with conventional jet fuel, the use of SAF can reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by up to 80% compared to conventional fossil fuels.^[1] Ecofining has been in use since 2013 for renewable diesel and in 2016 for SAF production, making it a proven tool for helping to reduce carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions, particularly in air travel.

Over the past two years, Honeywell has seen rapidly increasing demand for renewable fuel technologies, including Ecofining. This growth tracks with international decarbonization efforts—especially in air travel. Initiatives like the SAF Grand Challenge and SAF tax credit in the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act as well as the European Council’s ‘Fit for 55’ package have set in motion key drivers to expand SAF production, accelerating the energy transition and aviation’s journey to net-zero emissions.

“The dramatic growth in demand for renewable fuels technology illustrates that fuel producers are accelerating adoption of solutions to help meet ambitious decarbonization goals,” said Ken West, president and CEO of Honeywell Energy and Sustainability Solutions. “Our 50^th license is a testament to Honeywell’s leadership in renewable fuels. The milestone follows back-to-back years of solution launches that harness ethanol and e-methanol—to round out one of the largest ranges of feedstock processing technologies on the market.“

Acelen Renewables joins a roster of companies around the world currently licensing Honeywell’s renewable fuels technology, including BP, CVR Energy, Diamond Green Diesel, Eni, Repsol, Total Energies, and World Energy. Of the 50 licenses, eight facilities are already in operation and more than 40 licensed plants are slated to be operational by 2030. The combined renewable fuel capacity of these plants when functioning to peak efficiency will exceed 500,000 barrels per day.

“The addition of Honeywell’s Ecofining process is essential for us to meet our goal of producing one billion liters of Renewable Diesel and Sustainable Aviation Kerosene (SAF) per year from 2026 onwards, which will make our company one of the largest biofuel producers in the world. Through our “fully sustainable” project: economically, socially, and environmentally responsible, we will show the world Brazil’s full capacity to produce the fuel of the future,” said Marcelo Cordaro, COO of Acelen Renewables.

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Destination Zero is Cummins’ strategy to go further and faster in minimizing the greenhouse gas (GHG) and air quality impacts of its products. Anchored in its commitment, Cummins is pursuing a dual-path approach – acting today to reduce emissions from internal combustion engines while simultaneously investing in the development of new, zero-emissions products, to help customers navigate through the energy transition.

Speaking at the event, Anjali Pandey, Chief Operating Officer, Cummins Group in India further emphasized, “As an industry leader, Cummins recognizes its crucial role in addressing global climate challenges. We understand that transitioning to a decarbonized future is not a light-switch event and will require multiple solutions. Hence, we are continuously investing and innovating to develop technologies that align with our commitment, ensuring our customers’ success today while contributing to a more sustainable tomorrow. Our showcase at SIAT 2024, reflects our versatility and adaptability to meet the evolving needs of the transportation sector.”

The products that will be on display at the symposium (Stall 46 and 47) include:

Next-gen, industry-first fuel-agnostic platform

Cummins will showcase its innovative fuel-agnostic platform at SIAT 2024, demonstrating an effective way to reduce emissions, across various fuels. In the pursuit of decarbonization, it is imperative to bring various powertrain technologies that leverage the available low and zero-carbon fuels. This approach provides end users with options and flexibility to select fuels based on infrastructure availability thus optimizing the economics of transportation operations.

The fuel-agnostic architecture of this platform utilizes a common base engine, with the application of innovative technologies like a Direct Injection Fuel System, two-stage turbocharging, overhead cam, closed crankcase ventilation, and pent-roof cylinder head design. Additionally, it features Cyber Security and Functional Safety Compliant Control Modules tuned for specific fuels such as diesel, natural gas, renewable natural gas, and hydrogen. This platform ensures diesel-like performance across fuels, enabling OEMs to offer multiple fuel types with minimal product modification, and expediting market entry at the most optimum cost.

At the SIAT 2024, Cummins’ fuel-agnostic platform concept will be demonstrated through:

Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine

The Cummins Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine represents a significant stride towards sustainable and cleaner energy solutions in the automotive and industrial sectors. Leveraging the power of hydrogen as a clean fuel source, this innovative internal combustion engine operates with lower emissions. Combined with green hydrogen, it produces zero CO₂ emissions from well-to-wheel. During the event, Cummins will showcase solutions specifically designed for medium- and heavy-duty trucks and buses. These solutions highlight the engine’s ability to support decarbonization across a wide range of duty cycles.

Natural Gas Engine

Natural gas engines present a reliable and effective solution for reducing emissions while maintaining strong performance. With well-established credibility as an alternative power technology, these engines align with India’s vision of increasing the share of natural gas in the energy mix from 6% to 15% by 2030. To achieve this vision, substantial investments are planned for the development of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) infrastructure. These investments will further enable the adoption of natural gas engines supporting the government’s long-term objectives.

Latest generation diesel

The latest-generation advanced diesel platform, which has a strong foundation of nearly 700,000 Euro VI, low-emission engines will be exhibited. These advanced diesel engines, further optimize fuel efficiency, enabling customers to achieve lower GHG emissions while enhancing power and torque.

Single Module Aftertreatment System 

Cummins is also showcasing its ultra-high efficiency aftertreatment system 9-inch (0.229 Meters) Single Module. This innovative system is up to 70% smaller and 40% lighter compared to systems with similar architectures. It offers improved NOx conversion efficiency that removes over 99% of all particulate matter (PM) by weight and count. The product is optimized with a liquid-only, freeze-robust UL2.2 dosing system, which significantly improves reliability. ‘Made in India’ with over 70% localized components, this product readily adapts to a variety of applications as it is available in catalyst diameters ranging from 5.66 inches (0.144 meters) to 13 inches (0.330 meters).

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INDIA: Pi Green Innovations Pvt Ltd, India’s leading Cleantech start-up, has been granted the Type Approval certificate from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) approved lab for its “Carbon Cutter Machine” – Retrofit Emission Control Device (RECD). The Hon’ble National Green Tribunal (NGT) issued an order in 2019 to reduce Particulate Matter from DG sets by 70% from existing levels, based on which the CPCB evolved standards and norms for in-use DG sets below the 800kW category. Pi Green Innovations’ certified RECD is one major step to achieving such an ambitious goal. This certification validates Pi Green’s Carbon Cutter technology and allows the Company to carve a niche for itself within the industry.

As many as 35 of the 50 cities with the worst air quality were in India, with New Delhi continuing to be the world’s most polluted capital city for the fourth consecutive year in 2021, according to the World Air Quality Report, prepared by Swiss organization IQAir. The National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) launched in 2018 was designed to combat the rising concern of air pollution. Furthermore, it was found that pollution created by Diesel Generator (DG) sets needs to be addressed on an immediate basis.

The certification system and procedure released by CPCB is a comprehensive and fully encompassing procedure document covering requirements of advanced onboard diagnostics and operator warning systems ensuring certified RECDs are fit and effective in reducing the harmful PM 2.5 and PM 10 emissions when installed on DG sets. The CPCB testing parameters and performance of RECD such as aged RECD back pressure also ensured that the certified RECD will not have any adverse impact on the working of the DG sets over its lifetime. Pi Green Innovation’s RECD product – Carbon Cutter is awarded ‘Type 1’ certification which validates its superiority over Type-2 RECD products which increase secondary emissions such as NO2.

Commenting on this, Mr. Irfan Pathan, Co-Founder & CEO at Pi Green Innovations said, “We, at Pi Green Innovations, have always been committed to achieving the goal of clean air and the certification by CPCB-approved labs this helps bolster our resolve towards our mission. Having had complete confidence in our Carbon Cutter technology, we were ecstatic to pass the stringent testing parameters. Furthermore, our partner OEMs are excited to offer a Certified RECD to their customers. Through the implementation of the NCAP, we are confident to witness a significant push towards the goal of Cleaner Air in India, and we look forward to contributing to this noble initiative.”

Pi Green Innovations holds patents for its product Carbon Cutter in India, the USA, China, the UK, European Union & Singapore. The company was founded in 2016 as a five-member team operating out of a 150-sq-ft workshop and has since grown into an established Cleantech start-up with a team of over 100 operating from a 55,000-sq-ft. manufacturing facility in Pune. Today, Pi Green has been leading conversations regarding air pollution and continues to work closely with various State governments and state pollution control boards on Public Policy Advocacy to address domestic pollution-related issues.

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