XCF Global advances New Rise Reno production-start sequence with catalyst activation underway

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XCF Global announced June 16 that its New Rise Renewables Reno renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) facility has advanced its production-start sequence, following the previously announced successful receipt and loading of process catalyst announced earlier this month.

The facility is currently progressing through reformer startup activities, which are required to begin catalyst activation.

Each step is sequenced to support an expected safe start, system reliability and orderly transition toward initial renewable fuel production.

Additional start-up and commissioning activities include system validation, chemical staging and hydrotreater readiness checks as the facility advances toward an expected initial renewable fuel production.

As part of standard start-up and ramp-up sequencing, the facility is expected to initially produce renewable diesel as systems are brought online and optimized.

New Rise Reno is designed to transition into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production as part of its planned operating configuration, supporting XCF’s long-term strategy to expand SAF supply.

“Our team is making strong progress as we move through commissioning, with a focus on ensuring safety, operational readiness and setting the foundation for reliable production,” said XCF CEO Chris Cooper.

New Rise Reno is XCF’s flagship production facility and has a permitted nameplate capacity of 38 million gallons per year.