Sustainable aviation fuel

Hydroalp acts as an EPC contractor for the construction of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production plants.
Thanks to the exclusive rights granted for KHIMOD technologies in Italy, Hydroalp offers a comprehensive package that combines project coordination and execution with proprietary technology.

SAF includes both e-SAF, produced from renewable hydrogen and captured CO₂, and bio-SAF, generated from syngas derived from biomass containing CO, CO₂, and H₂. Through the Fischer–Tropsch synthesis process, these feedstocks yield long-chain hydrocarbons (synthetic kerosene), which can be blended or refined for aviation use. SAFs are drop-in fuels, meaning they are fully compatible with existing aircraft engines, pipelines, and airport infrastructure.

Although SAF production remains energy-intensive and costly, it is widely recognized as one of the key strategies for the decarbonization of aviation. Its large-scale adoption is strongly supported by international regulatory frameworks and policy incentives.

ENGINEERING

  • Process, structural, electrical, and automation engineering calculations
  • FEM analysis to verify the load-bearing capacity of structural and pressurized components
  • Evaluation of environmental and operational conditions of the plant

CONSTRUCTION

  • Frame and piping fabrication
  • Selection and procurement of components
  • Full surface painting
  • Electrical and instrumentation wiring, insulation, labeling

CONTROL SYSTEM

  • Definition of operating logic
  • PLC/SCADA software programming
  • Design and construction of automation and on-machine control panels

TESTING

  • Non-destructive testing of materials and welds
  • Hydraulic pressure testing
  • Dry-run and functional testing in a dedicated test bay with water or oil circulation
  • Final packing

COMMISSIONING

  • Installation and on-site assembly supervision
  • Commissioning of the plant
  • Ongoing service and maintenance activities