Honeywell, Johnson Matthey, GIDARA Energy, and SAMSUNG E&A have announced the formation of a strategic technology alliance aimed at delivering a comprehensive, end-to-end global solution for producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from biomass and municipal solid waste. This collaboration brings together deep technical expertise and global capabilities across the entire SAF value chain — from feedstock to final fuel — offering a streamlined approach to help meet the surging global demand for cleaner aviation energy.

The alliance intends to launch a joint technology platform utilizing the Fischer-Tropsch (FT) production process to unlock a broader range of feedstock options. The new solution is designed to reduce capital expenditures by up to 10% and shorten project timelines by more than 15%, significantly accelerating the transition from feasibility studies to facility operations. A single point of accountability will be offered to ensure integrated project execution, communication, and product reliability.

Each partner contributes specialized capabilities to the alliance:

•             GIDARA Energy brings proven expertise in gasification and syngas production, transforming biomass and waste into valuable feedstocks.

•             Johnson Matthey contributes advanced catalysts and proprietary syngas-to-fuels technology.

•             Honeywell offers its process technology and digital automation systems to drive operational efficiency.

•             SAMSUNG E&A provides global engineering, procurement, construction (EPC), and project execution leadership.

As SAF producers increasingly face constraints with conventional feedstocks, the alliance’s focus on alternative sources such as biomass and waste becomes essential. According to the International Energy Agency, by 2030, biofuels derived from waste and non-food crops will supply more than 40% of global biofuel demand — a trend this alliance seeks to support.

“The launch of this alliance demonstrates the power of collaboration to address global energy demands,” said Ken West, president and CEO of Honeywell Energy and Sustainability Solutions. “As SAF demand grows, expanding feedstock options is vital.”

Maurits van Tol, CEO of Catalyst Technologies at Johnson Matthey, added, “This partnership directly addresses challenges facing SAF producers and accelerates project development with reduced capital costs.”

Dr. Norbert Kamp, CEO of GIDARA Energy, emphasized the broader mission: “We are helping clients and communities realize the potential of waste as a cleaner energy source.”

“At SAMSUNG E&A, we are building a resilient and scalable SAF value chain,” said Hong Namkoong, president and CEO. “Our alliance is driven by innovation and trusted execution.”

This initiative also builds upon Johnson Matthey and Honeywell’s earlier work in synthetic fuels, including methanol-to-jet and FT-based solutions. Notably, Honeywell’s recent intent to acquire Johnson Matthey’s Catalyst Technologies business is unrelated to this alliance.

GIDARA Energy is a portfolio company of Ara Partners, a private equity firm focused on decarbonizing the industrial economy.