Project Catalyst: Advanced Fuels Laboratory
Established in August 2024 in Runcorn, Cheshire, the lab houses Fischer-Tropsch, Solid Oxide Fuel Cell, Gasification, and Electrolysis systems, enabling our engineers to optimise sustainable production of fuel from waste.
Annual production volume
0.5 TPA
Primary focus
Fuel Innovation
The lab was commissioned to optimise our process for producing high-quality SAF, focusing on catalyst selection, synthesis gas composition, and reaction optimisation.
We use state-of-the-art tools and techniques to crack the key challenges of energy efficiency in fuel production. Our ambitious research & development programme aims to validate our process models and enhance the design of a full-scale commercial process, leveraging AI and machine learning for greater efficiency.
Situated within a historic research park in Cheshire, the lab benefits from proximity to the UK’s established petrochemical industry along the Mersey estuary, facilitating collaboration and resource sharing. The facility has a rich legacy of chemical research, engineering, and fuel innovation.
Explore the cutting-edge research driving sustainable fuel innovation at Avioxx. Our expert team thrives on solving complex challenges, pushing the boundaries of clean energy technology.
Avioxx team members in the Advanced Fuels Laboratory at the Heath Technical Park
Engineers at the computer controlling a lab-scale Fischer-Tropsch reactor via online control system
Close up of Avioxx engineer working with their lab-scale Fischer-Tropsch reactor
Close up of engineer inspecting the electronics of the Fischer-Tropsch reactor control system
