Honeywell announced that TruAlt Bioenergy Limited will deploy Honeywell’s Ethanol-to-Jet (ETJ) process technology to produce 80,000 tonnes per annum (TPA) of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in India. Significantly, the agreement represents a major milestone toward establishing one of India’s first grassroots, dedicated SAF production facilities, using ethanol as the primary feedstock.
Ethanol-to-Jet Technology Enables Scalable SAF Production
At the heart of the collaboration is Honeywell UOP’s Ethanol-to-Jet technology, which enables producers to convert ethanol derived from renewable sources into SAF. As a result, the technology offers a cost-effective and scalable pathway to reduce carbon emissions from air travel. Moreover, the ETJ process integrates seamlessly with existing ethanol production infrastructure and can also be configured to produce renewable diesel, thereby extending decarbonisation benefits to the road transport sector.
Supporting Net-Zero Goals and Energy Self-Reliance
Commenting on the agreement, Ranjit Kulkarni, Vice President and General Manager – Honeywell Process Technology, India, said that the company’s proven ETJ technology will help TruAlt Bioenergy accelerate its sustainability ambitions. He added that the collaboration not only advances net-zero goals but also creates value across India’s agricultural, biofuel, and energy ecosystems, while marking another step in Honeywell’s efforts to strengthen domestic sustainable fuel production.
Alignment with Aatmanirbhar Bharat Vision
Beyond technology deployment, the partnership underscores Honeywell’s alignment with the Government of India’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision by promoting home-grown biofuel manufacturing. Once operational, the SAF facility is expected to play a key role in reducing CO₂ emissions from India’s rapidly expanding aviation sector. At the same time, it will support higher farmer incomes by increasing demand for domestically produced bioethanol.
TruAlt Sees SAF as a Farmer-to-Aviation Value Chain
Highlighting the strategic importance of the project, Vijay Nirani, Managing Director, TruAlt Bioenergy Limited, described the agreement as a defining step in building India’s SAF ecosystem. He noted that by leveraging Honeywell’s technology, TruAlt aims to create a scalable, ethanol-based SAF pathway that directly links Indian farmers to the global aviation decarbonisation agenda. According to him, the initiative reflects TruAlt’s belief that India’s energy transition must be anchored in domestic feedstocks, strong industrial capabilities, and inclusive economic value creation, without dependence on external supply chains. As per the press release, additionally, the project is expected to capitalise on India’s geographic and demographic advantages, progressively positioning the country as a major global hub for sustainable aviation fuel production.
