Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production Takes Shape as Honeywell Partners with TruAlt Bioenergy

Ranjit Kulkarni, Vice President and General Manager, Honeywell Process Technology India, says the agreement supports plans to produce 80,000 tonnes per annum of ethanol based SAF in India

Honeywell has signed an agreement with TruAlt Bioenergy Limited to support the production of 80,000 tonnes per annum of sustainable aviation fuel in India. Under the collaboration, TruAlt Bioenergy will deploy Honeywell’s Ethanol to Jet process technology to establish one of the country’s first grassroots facilities dedicated to ethanol based SAF production.
The project marks a significant step toward building domestic capability in sustainable aviation fuel and is expected to contribute to emissions reduction in the rapidly expanding aviation sector. The proposed facility will use ethanol derived from renewable sources as its primary feedstock, aligning with India’s broader focus on biofuels and energy security.

Honeywell UOP’s Ethanol to Jet technology enables the conversion of renewable ethanol into sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel. The process can be integrated into existing ethanol production infrastructure, offering flexibility and cost efficiency while supporting decarbonisation across both aviation and road transport.
Commenting on the agreement, Ranjit Kulkarni, Vice President and General Manager, Honeywell Process Technology India, said, “Our Ethanol to Jet technology provides a practical and cost effective pathway for sustainable aviation fuel production. This collaboration with TruAlt Bioenergy represents another step in supporting India’s ambitions for self reliance in sustainable fuel production while advancing lower carbon outcomes for the aviation sector.”

The collaboration also aligns with the Government of India’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision by promoting domestic biofuel production and reducing dependence on imported energy. Once operational, the project is expected to contribute to lower carbon dioxide emissions while supporting agricultural value chains through increased demand for bioethanol.
Vijay Nirani, Managing Director of TruAlt Bioenergy Limited, said the agreement reflects the company’s long term commitment to building a domestic SAF ecosystem. “By leveraging Honeywell technology, we aim to develop a scalable ethanol based SAF pathway that connects India’s farmers with the global aviation decarbonisation effort. This project is designed to create inclusive economic value while strengthening India’s position in sustainable fuel production.”
Honeywell offers renewable fuel solutions across multiple feedstocks to meet growing global demand for SAF. The company also provides modular renewable fuel technologies that can be installed quickly, reducing project risk and accelerating commissioning timelines.

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