NextChem awarded gasification-technology contract for DG Fuels’ SAF project in Louisiana
Maire S.p.A. announced June 24 that, following successful completion of the process-design package announced in December, NextChem—through its waste-to-chemical subsidiary MyRechemical—has signed a licensing contract with DG Fuels Louisiana in relation to its proprietary NX Circular gasification technology.
According to Maire, the project in St. James Parish, Louisiana, is expected to be operational in 2028 and will produce 450 million liters (nearly 119 million gallons) per year of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) derived from residual biomass and municipal waste.
MyRechemical has been selected as technology licensor for the gasification and gas-treatment units able to process 1 million tons per year of bagasse and sugarcane trash and pulp, representing the first step for the SAF production.
The licensing contract provides that MyRechemical will also supply the proprietary equipment for the gasification package with an option for applying a modular approach to minimize site contingencies, as well as the associated technical services.
The project meets the requirements set by the U.S. DOE’s Clean Fuels & Products Shot initiative, which aims to decarbonize the aviation sector by industrializing SAF production.
Additionally, SAF derived from biomass or waste resources is eligible under the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation established by the International Civil Aviation Organization to reduce airlines’ carbon-offsetting requirements.
“This landmark award confirms the reliability of our technologies and the role of Maire as a key player to enable the industry decarbonization through circular solutions in a strategic market such as the United States, and globally,” said Maire CEO Alessandro Bernini.
