At a time when concerns are rising over the potential cost of the UK’s SAF mandate, Avioxx believes that by leveraging low-cost household waste, sustainable fuels can be produced at scale that deliver price parity with fossils fuels.
Unlike conventional SAF technologies, which rely on inefficient processes and expensive feedstocks like used cooking oil, Avioxx suggests their patented process will deliver SAF production at a price point that would eliminate excessive air travel surcharges on air travel.
Initial lab-based production will pave the way to development of a large-scale commercial process. With its potential for integration into waste industry infrastructure, it could alleviate the huge environmental impact of current waste disposal methods.
Avioxx’s first-of-a-kind, full-scale refinery, to be built in Cheshire, UK, will have the capacity to produce 40 million litres of SAF per year, converting 250,000 tonnes of household waste into high-quality synthetic fuel.
A strategic opportunity for UK energy independence
This project represents a huge opportunity for the UK to take the global lead in sustainable aviation fuel production, reducing reliance on expensive imports of both fossil-based jet fuel and conventional SAF. By investing in domestic SAF production, the UK can ensure long-term energy security, create thousands of high-value jobs, and reduce the aviation industry’s carbon footprint without pricing ordinary families out of air travel.
Chris Hancock, Co-Founder and CEO of Avioxx, commented: “The debate around sustainable aviation fuel has been framed as a trade-off between climate responsibility and affordable air travel. That’s a false choice.
“Avioxx is proving that the UK can lead in green fuel innovation, reduce reliance on imported energy, and support the aviation industry—all without driving up the cost of holidays for British families. Our mission is to make sustainable fuel competitive with fossil fuel, and with our patented technology, that future is within reach.”
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