HONEYWELL REVOLUTIONIZES ETHANOL-TO-JET FUEL TECHNOLOGY TO MEET RISING DEMAND FOR SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL

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Honeywell has unveiled an innovative ethanol-to-jet fuel (ETJ) processing technology that converts various ethanol sources into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). This new method can achieve up to an 80% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared to petroleum-based jet fuel. The modular design helps lower capital costs and accelerates production timelines. Given the rising demand for SAF, this technology positions Honeywell favorably as it aligns with global initiatives aimed at meeting 2030 SAF mandates.

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• New ethanol-to-jet fuel technology can reduce GHG emissions by 80%.
• Modular design lowers capital costs and speeds up production timelines.
• Aligns with global initiatives for sustainable aviation fuel by 2030.

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• Honeywell's new solution represents critical development in global drive to meet 2030 sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) mandates
• Provides a cost-effective path for producing lower greenhouse gas emission (GHG) jet fuel from ethanol
• Modular design lowers capital costs and speeds time to first production

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) today announced a new, innovative ethanol-to-jet fuel (ETJ) processing technology that allows producers to convert corn-based, cellulosic, or sugar-based ethanol into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Depending on the type of ethanol feedstock used, jet fuel produced from Honeywell's ethanol-to-jet fuel process can reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 80% on a total lifecycle basis, compared to petroleum-based jet fuel.¹

Demand for SAF continues to grow, yet the aviation industry is challenged by limited supplies of traditional SAF feedstocks such as vegetable oils, animal fats and waste oils. Ethanol offers producers a widely available, economically viable feedstock. Honeywell's ready now technology uses high-performance catalysts and heat management capabilities to maximize production efficiency, resulting in a cost-effective, lower carbon intensity aviation fuel.

A 2021 life-cycle analysis by the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory concluded that ethanol-to-jet fuel conversion, combined with other technologies such as carbon capture and sequestration (CCUS) and smart farming practices, can result in negative GHG emissions compared to petroleum-based jet fuel.²

"Honeywell pioneered SAF production with its Ecofining™ technology, and our new ethanol-to-jet fuel process builds on that original innovation to support the global aviation sector's efforts to reduce GHG emissions and meet SAF production targets with an abundant feedstock like ethanol," said Barry Glickman, vice president and general manager, Honeywell Sustainable Technology Solutions. "Honeywell's ethanol- to-jet process, when used as a standalone or when coupled with Honeywell carbon capture technology, is ready now to provide a pathway to lower carbon-intensity SAF."

SAF plants using Honeywell's technology can be modularized off site enabling lower installed costs and faster, less labor-intensive installation compared to job site construction. By utilizing Honeywell's ETJ technology and an integrated, modular construction approach, producers can build new SAF capacity more than a year faster than is possible with traditional construction approaches.

Petroleum refiners and transportation fuel producers can also benefit from Honeywell's ETJ design that is purpose-built to enable conversion of current or idle facilities into SAF production plants, potentially maximizing use of exiting sites for SAF production to meet the growing market demand.

In 2021, the Biden Administration announced its Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Grand Challenge for the U.S. aviation fuel supply sector to produce at least three billion gallons of SAF per year by 2030 and reduce emissions from aviation by 20%, with an eventual goal of meeting 100% of U.S. aviation fuel demand with SAF by 2050. Also in 2021, the European Council released its 'Fit for 55' package which aims to increase the share of sustainable fuels at EU airports from a minimum of 2% in 2025 to at least 63% by 2050. These and other incentives, including the Inflation Reduction Act, accelerate the need for alternative SAF feedstocks to meet demand.

Click here to learn more about Honeywell's Ethanol to Jet Technology.

Honeywell is committed to achieving carbon neutrality in its operations and facilities by 2035. This commitment builds on the company's track record of sharply reducing the greenhouse gas intensity of its operations and facilities as well as its decades-long history of innovation to help its customers meet their environmental and social goals. About 60% of Honeywell's new product introduction research and development investment is directed toward products that improve environmental and social outcomes for customers.

About Honeywell
Honeywell (www.honeywell.com) delivers industry-specific solutions that include aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings and industry; and performance materials globally. Our technologies help aircraft, buildings, manufacturing plants, supply chains, and workers become more connected to make our world smarter, safer, and more sustainable. For more news and information on Honeywell, please visit www.honeywell.com/newsroom.

1- Based on the EPA's summary LCA of GHG emissions for sugarcane.

2- Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy: Sustainable Aviation Fuels from Low-Carbon Ethanol Production, Oct. 20, 2021, Accessed October 5, 2022

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FAQ

What is Honeywell's new ethanol-to-jet fuel technology?

Honeywell's new technology converts corn-based, cellulosic, or sugar-based ethanol into sustainable aviation fuel, potentially reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 80%.

How does Honeywell's ethanol-to-jet fuel technology impact sustainability?

The technology significantly lowers greenhouse gas emissions compared to traditional jet fuel, aligning with sustainability mandates.

What are the expected benefits of Honeywell's modular design in SAF production?

The modular design reduces capital costs and allows for quicker installation and production of sustainable aviation fuel.

What are the 2030 sustainable aviation fuel mandates Honeywell is addressing?

Honeywell's technology supports global goals to increase sustainable aviation fuel production to meet rising demand and reduce emissions.