XCF Global provides update on New Rise Reno plant conversion
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Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) producer XCF Global Inc. provided an update April 9 on the conversion of its New Rise Renewables Reno plant, stating that the project remains on schedule.
The ongoing transformation of the plant is part of XCF’s New Rise Renewables’ broader strategy and is intended to enhance production and operational efficiency.
XCF’s flagship New Rise Reno plant is undergoing a series of upgrades that are designed to optimize plant performance and support compliance with the applicable industry and operational standards.
The conversion process includes the implementation of technologies and equipment modifications developed with support from Axens, a leading global licensor of sustainable refining and biofuels technologies, which serves as a technology partner to XCF.
These updates are intended to support the production of SAF while maintaining operational stability and yield efficiency.
Planned and ongoing updates to the plant include:
Catalyst replacement—the isomerization reactor is being reloaded with fresh catalyst to ensure optimal performance.
Equipment modifications—the modifications are intended to improve optimization and reduce the potential for spurious trips at turndown flow rates and ensure stability at SAF severity.
Heat-exchange improvements—a new heat exchanger is being installed to take advantage of heat recovery to enhance product throughput and quality.
The catalyst delivery schedule is currently expected to proceed as planned, with the first catalyst anticipated to arrive by end of May and the second delivery of catalyst in early June, supporting the anticipated commissioning of the plant in early June.
The company expects these deliveries to support planned commissioning activities, subject to project conditions.
“We are thrilled with the progress of the New Rise Reno Plant conversion,” said Chris Cooper, CEO of XCF Global. “These updates are a testament to our commitment to innovation and sustainability. We are confident that these improvements will position us as a leader in renewable energy production.”
New Rise Renewables plans to continue progressing the plant conversion in accordance with its development plans and expects to provide updates as additional milestones are reached.
