UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD · Awarded contract
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Supply of Fischer-Tropsch Sustainable Aviation Fuel Pilot Plant to University of Sheffield

Awarded 01 Feb 2023

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Awarded01 Feb 2023
Value£1,019,216.00
RegionYorkshire and The Humber
CategoryEnergy & Environment
Ended 3y 5mo ago4mo term
Awarded 1 Feb 2023Expired 30 May 2023

The University of Sheffield awarded a contract to OXCCU Tech Ltd.

for the supply of a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) pilot plant based on Fischer-Tropsch technology, comprising four lots and six individual modules.

The plant is designed to produce 1.5+ L/h of SAF meeting Jet A1 ASTM D1655 specifications, utilizing on-site CO2 and green H2 as feedstocks, with an option for biomass syngas.

The contract value is £1,019,216.

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