BECCS Sustainable Aviation Fuel Patents 2026
BECCS Sustainable Aviation Fuel Technology 2026
Aviation emits over 920 million tonnes of CO₂ per year, and BECCS-integrated SAF pathways offer net-negative lifecycle emissions. This dataset spans 2011–2026, covering six patent assignees and 30 retrieved records.
BECCS-SAF: Negative Emissions at the Aviation Frontier
BECCS-integrated SAF production sits at the intersection of biofuel conversion chemistry, syngas engineering, carbon capture systems, and lifecycle assessment methodology. The core distinction from conventional SAF is deliberate capture of biogenic CO₂ generated during fermentation, gasification, or syngas cleaning, followed by compression and permanent geological storage.
Seven ASTM D7566-certified production pathways are recognized, with the most technically mature being HEFA (TRL 9), Alcohol-to-Jet (ATJ), and Fischer–Tropsch synthesis (FT-SPK). A modelled FT-BECCS plant processing 20 dry-t/h of forest residues can produce 1.91 t/h of jet fuel while permanently storing 11.26 t/h of CO₂, establishing a negative-emissions benchmark for the field.
The dataset spans 2011–2026 with the densest cluster of records between 2021 and 2023, reflecting post-COVID policy urgency around SAF mandates including ReFuelEU and CORSIA. Emerging pathways such as Power-to-Liquid (PtL), hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL), and microbial biosynthetic routes represent the frontier of innovation in this dataset.
In this dataset, patent activity is concentrated among six named commercial assignees across the US and China jurisdictions, while the majority of the 30 retrieved records are academic literature. Chinese institutions account for 4 of the 6 identified patent filings in retrieved records, consistent with China’s carbon neutrality goals and structured national SAF pathway planning.
Filing Trends and Pathway Distribution in the BECCS-SAF Dataset
The dataset reveals three discernible innovation phases from 2011 to 2026, with academic literature dominating early years and patent filings accelerating from 2024 onward. Technology cluster distribution reflects the maturity gap between HEFA and emerging negative-emission pathways.
Records by Technology Cluster (Dataset Snapshot)
In this dataset, FT-BECCS and HTL pathways each contribute substantive literature clusters, while HEFA/lipid-to-jet holds the highest commercial TRL and patent activity from Nuseed and Chevron Phillips in retrieved records.
↗ Click bars to explorePublication Activity by Phase — BECCS-SAF Records (Dataset Snapshot)
In this dataset, the 2022–2026 maturation phase contains the highest concentration of records, reflecting post-COVID policy urgency and accelerating commercial patent filings, while the 2011–2016 foundation period contributed the fewest entries in retrieved records.
↗ Click bars to exploreKey BECCS-SAF Research Sites and Deployment Zones
BECCS-SAF research spans multiple geographic zones and industrial contexts, from Swedish biomass CHP plants and UK HTL feasibility studies to Brazilian sugarcane distilleries and U.S. feedstock agronomy. Each zone represents a distinct production pathway and policy context.
Sweden — Biomass CHP Plant
A 2022 study modelled large-scale bio-electro-jet fuel (BEJF) production via Fischer–Tropsch synthesis from biogenic CO₂ and electrolytic hydrogen integrated into a Swedish biomass CHP plant. The resulting global warming potential was 19 g CO₂eq/MJ, with production costs of EUR 1.6–2.5 per litre. This integration approach demonstrates the economic and environmental potential of combining renewable hydrogen with biogenic carbon streams.
Integrated BiorefineryBrazil — Sugarcane HTL
A 2023 techno-economic and LCA study assessed SAF production from lignocellulosic residues in Brazil via hydrothermal liquefaction, achieving 73–82% GHG reduction relative to fossil jet fuel. RenovaBio carbon credits were identified as the key economic enabler for project viability. The study highlights Brazil’s sugarcane distillery infrastructure as a natural integration point for HTL-based SAF production.
GHG Flux MonitoringUK — HTL Feasibility Plant
A 2020 UK-specific study modelled a 10 t/h HTL plant for SAF production, finding that heat integration significantly reduces the energy penalty of wet-waste processing. A companion 2022 study demonstrated the first SAF production from sewage sludge, food waste, and fats, oils, and greases (FOG), introducing Tier α/β pre-qualification methodology. These studies establish the UK as a focal point for HTL feasibility development in the BECCS-SAF dataset.
In-situ NetworkMemphis Airport — SAF Supply Chain
A 2021 economic analysis modelled a switchgrass-based ATJ supply chain for Memphis International Airport, targeting 136 million gallons per year of SAF output and achieving 62.5–65% GHG reduction when carbon credits are integrated. The study demonstrates how regional biomass supply and airport-specific demand can be coupled with carbon finance mechanisms. Memphis International Airport serves as a case study for scalable SAF supply chain economics in the U.S. context.
AI AssessmentKey Patent Assignees in BECCS-SAF — Retrieved Records Snapshot
In this dataset, six named patent assignees are identified across US and CN jurisdictions, with Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP holding two filings in retrieved records — the highest count among commercial entities. Chinese institutions account for 4 of the 6 filings in retrieved records, reflecting active national IP investment in SAF technology.
Top Patent Assignees by Filing Count — BECCS-SAF (Dataset Snapshot)
↗ Click bars to exploreChevron Phillips Chemical Company LP
Chevron Phillips Chemical holds two filings in this dataset — a US patent (2026) and a PCT/WO application (2025) — covering sustainable aviation fuel produced from normal alpha-olefin byproducts derived from bio-ethylene sourced from biomass ethanol or bio-syngas ethanol via oligomerization. These filings represent a novel cross-sector petrochemical-biorefinery integration approach to SAF production IP. Both records are active filings as of the dataset snapshot.
United StatesGeneral Electric Company
General Electric Company holds one filing in this dataset — a CN jurisdiction patent from 2024 — covering methods and decision tools for tracking sustainable aviation fuel use and emissions through a closed-loop SAF lifecycle data management system per flight. This patent reflects growing investment in compliance infrastructure aligned with CORSIA and ReFuelEU reporting obligations. The filing represents General Electric’s entry into digital SAF sustainability accounting.
China — CNFive Frontier Directions in BECCS-SAF Innovation (2023–2026)
The most recent filings and publications in this dataset from 2023 to 2026 reveal five converging directions: wet-waste VFA pathways, bio-ethylene alpha-olefin chemistry, microbial synthetic biology routes, digital SAF lifecycle platforms, and China-specific pathway optimization frameworks.
Volatile Fatty Acid Pathways from Wet Waste
A 2021 study introduced VFA ketonization as a catalytic route from food waste to SAF, targeting ASTM Fast Track qualification. This pathway valorizes a previously underutilized feedstock class and is well-positioned for BECCS integration given concentrated CO₂ streams in anaerobic processing. The authors projected this as a net-zero SAF route capable of qualifying under CORSIA Tier 2 accounting.
Microbial and Synthetic Biology Routes
A 2023 study reported 3.5 g/L isoprenol titers from Pseudomonas putida via genome-scale metabolic engineering, targeting DMCO (1,4-dimethylcyclooctane) as a promising SAF compound. Computational metabolic engineering combined with engineered microorganisms marks a shift toward precision biology for SAF production. This pathway could integrate with CO₂ capture where microbial fermentation generates biogenic CO₂ streams.
FT-BECCS vs. HEFA: Technical and Commercial Comparison
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| Dimension | FT-BECCS (Fischer–Tropsch) | HEFA (Hydroprocessed Esters and Fatty Acids) |
|---|---|---|
| Technology Readiness Level | Demonstration / early commercial | TRL 9 — fully commercial |
| GHG Performance | Below −50 g CO₂eq/MJ with CCS integration | 64–80% reduction vs fossil jet; no direct capture |
| BECCS Integration | High — CO₂ captured as concentrated stream in syngas cleaning | Low — carbon reduction via feedstock, not direct capture |
| Primary Feedstocks | Forestry residues, agricultural residues, lignocellulosic biomass | Waste cooking oil, carinata, camelina, pennycress, jatropha, algae |
| Production Cost | Higher — syngas conditioning and CCS add capital cost | $0.34–1.28/L (carinata-based TEA, U.S. Southeast) |
| Modelled Throughput | 20 dry-t/h producing 1.91 t/h jet fuel and storing 11.26 t/h CO₂ | N/A — commercial plants at varying scales |
| Key Patent Activity | Haoyiholdings (Qingdao) CN 2025 — biomass gasification + FT | Nuseed Global Innovation Ltd. US 2024 — carinata cultivation; Chevron Phillips US/WO 2025–2026 — bio-ethylene oligomerization |
| Policy Alignment | CORSIA Tier 2 eligible; negative emissions credit potential | CORSIA eligible; ReFuelEU mandates; U.S. IRA SAF tax credits |
Frequently Asked Questions: BECCS and Sustainable Aviation Fuel
The core distinction is the deliberate capture of biogenic CO₂ generated during fermentation, gasification, or syngas cleaning, followed by compression and permanent geological storage. This enables lifecycle GHG footprints below −50 g CO₂eq/MJ, compared to 64–80% reductions achievable with conventional HEFA pathways that rely on feedstock selection rather than direct CO₂ capture.
According to a 2022 Aspen Plus-modelled FT-BECCS study, a plant processing 20 dry-t/h of forest residues can produce 1.91 t/h of jet fuel while permanently storing 11.26 t/h of CO₂, establishing a negative-emissions benchmark for the field.
Within the retrieved literature, HEFA operates at TRL 9 and is the most commercially mature pathway. ATJ and Fischer–Tropsch synthesis are next in maturity. Emerging pathways including Power-to-Liquid (PtL), hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL), and microbial/biosynthetic routes represent the frontier with lower TRLs.
Among the 6 patent records in this dataset, 4 are filed in China (CN), 1 in the US, and 1 as a PCT/WO application. Chinese institutions filing include General Electric Company (CN jurisdiction), Civil Aviation Second Research Institute (Chengdu) Sustainable Aviation Fuel Technology Co., Ltd., Haoyiholdings (Qingdao) Co., Ltd., and Beihang University.
A 2021 techno-economic analysis of carinata-based SAF production in the Southeastern United States found a break-even cost range of $0.34–$1.28 per litre, with co-product and RIN credits enabling competitiveness against fossil jet fuel.
Despite strong techno-economic and LCA evidence, HTL (hydrothermal liquefaction) and VFA (volatile fatty acid)-to-SAF pathways are represented primarily by academic literature rather than patent filings in this dataset. This indicates a white space for IP capture by early movers in these technology areas.
Data and insights on this page are based on a limited patent and literature dataset and are for reference only. Figures may not represent the complete technology landscape.