KBR has secured a contract from KazMunayGas-Aero (KMG-Aero) and KazFoodProducts (KFP) to support Kazakhstan’s first sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production plant.

Under the agreement, KBR will license Swedish Biofuels AB’s proprietary PureSAF technology and provide proprietary engineering design.

The facility will use an alcohol-to-jet (AtJ) process to produce aviation fuel from alcohol-based feedstocks.

The project supports Kazakhstan’s plans to develop into an international aviation hub with greater transit potential.

It will also help integrate locally produced agricultural feedstocks into high-value, low-carbon fuel production, supporting the country’s efforts to develop a more sustainable aviation sector.

“We are honoured to support KMG-Aero and KFP in advancing the national commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, recognizing the pivotal role of aviation decarbonization in achieving these strategic objectives,” said Jay Ibrahim, President, KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions. “KBR’s PureSAF is a feed-flexible, bankable technology that is designed to deliver high SAF yields and supports the project across the full lifecycle. We look forward to closely collaborating and supporting the successful execution of this landmark SAF project.” -OGN/TradeArabia News Service