Axens to acquire Air Liquide’s MTO portfolio, expanding its SAF feedstock flexibility

Axens, a global provider of process technologies and value-driven energy solutions, announced that it has signed an agreement with Air Liquide to acquire its Methanol to Olefins technology portfolio, including the Lurgi Methanol-to-Propylene. This addition expands Axens’ SAF portfolio through Axens’ Jetanol process chain, offering its customers an end-to-end solution for SAF production through the Methanol to Jet pathway (MTJ).

Aiming to complete SAF production pathways offering, Axens has reached an agreement with Air Liquide to acquire its Lurgi Methanol to Olefins portfolio, including the recognised and proven Lurgi Methanol to Propylene (MTP) technology. This technology portfolio will enable the conversion of Methanol into olefins, that can then be further processed into key products, including Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).

Axens’ Jetanol suite currently offers SAF production technologies based on ethanol. The incorporation of Lurgi Methanol to Olefins technology portfolio into Axens offering, expands Axens SAF solutions to include a Methanol-to-Jet (MTJ) pathway, broadening feedstock flexibility and complementing existing solutions.

This Methanol‑to‑Jet (MTJ) pathway unlocks a new SAF production route within Axens’ portfolio, enabling clients in optimising economics, securing supply chains, and future-proofing their SAF investment strategies, says Axens.