Caphenia, Condor sign cooperation agreement

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Caphenia announced June 28 that it has entered into an agreement with Condor for the future procurement of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

As a partner, Condor will support the further development of the process to market maturity while securing access to agreed-upon quantities once production reaches an industrial scale.

This is expected to occur in 2027.

“The partnership with Condor is a remarkable step for the development of sustainable aviation fuels,” said Caphenia CEO Mark Misselhorn. “The signal it sends in this crucial phase of SAF production ramp up is groundbreaking. It shows the market and potential investors that, through cooperation and foresight, it is possible to provide the required quantities of SAF for aviation. We are fully aware of the significance of this unique partnership with Condor, which serves as a beacon for the entire industry, and it reinforces our commitment to making aviation sustainable.”

Björn Walther, the chief financial officer of Condor, added, “With our ongoing fleet renewal, we are already significantly reducing kerosene consumption and thereby CO2 emissions by up to 20 percent. However, on the long-term path to climate-neutral flying, sustainable fuels remain the key lever. Scaling SAF production to an industrial level and making it economically viable is a major challenge. That’s why at Condor, we rely on multiple technologies and providers. Caphenia has a very promising process, which we believe has excellent chances of achieving market readiness and scalability. We are excited to accompany and support this journey.”

Caphenia has developed a power-and-biogas-to-liquid (PBtL) reactor that produces syngas from biomethane, CO2, water and electricity, serving as the precursor for renewable fuels and other chemical products.

Compared to conventional PtL processes, Caphenia’s PBtL process requires six-times less electricity, according to Caphenia, and enables a CO2 reduction of up to 92 percent, as all carbon molecules come from sustainable sources.

This efficiency allows Caphenia to offer renewable fuels at competitive prices, according to the company.

To further advance development, Caphenia is currently constructing its first plant, “Germany I,” in the Höchst Industrial Park.

This facility will demonstrate the scalability of its technology.

Caphenia said the application of its technology offers a promising alternative for reducing greenhouse-gas emissions in the transportation sector and allows for seamless integration into existing infrastructures such as gas-station networks and combustion-engine vehicles.