MHI demonstrates SOEC co-electrolysis for liquid synthetic fuels
In Bulgaria, Renewables Now reported that Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) said it has demonstrated an integrated production process for liquid fuels using SOEC (Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cell) co-electrolysis.
The SOEC co-electrolysis produces hydrogen and carbon monoxide, which are then used as the feedstock for production of liquid synthetic fuels using Fischer-Tropsch (FT) synthesis equipment.
The demonstration, conducted at MHI’s Research and Innovation Center in Nagasaki District, had obtained components suitable for sustainable aviation fuel, the company said.
MHI is using its proprietary technology to develop a tubular type SOEC cell stack.
MHI’s aim is to offer SAF production systems that combine SOEC co-electrolysis with existing FT synthesis processes. The hydrogen and carbon monoxide generated through SOEC co-electrolysis can also serve as feedstock for synthetic fuels for cars and ships, as well as city gas.
Category: SAF
