ORLEN and Yokogawa Europe, the regional headquarters of Japanese company Yokogawa Electric Corporation, will collaborate to launch industrial production of carbon-neutral synthetic jet fuel.

The companies have signed an agreement to optimise the technological process enabling the synthesis of fuel from carbon dioxide and green hydrogen. “ORLEN aims to become a leader in this new market segment and contribute to the achievement of carbon neutrality by the aviation sector in Poland”, informs the Płock company.

“Cooperation with Yokogawa is a milestone in the implementation of ORLEN’s strategic aspirations related to the launch of synthetic fuel production. Our joint project will enable the development of a detailed process for producing such fuels on an industrial scale. We are already working with our Japanese partner to optimise refining and petrochemical processes. I am glad that such a competent and proven partner will support the development of ORLEN’s new business line”, said Daniel Obajtek, President of the ORLEN Management Board.

Under the cooperation, ORLEN and Yokogawa will develop an integrated synthetic fuel production system. The project will involve the creation of a virtual replica of the production plant, called a ‘digital twin’, which will enable the simulation and optimisation of production processes to select the most cost-effective and environmentally sustainable method of synthesis. This solution will be applied to a new synthetic fuel production facility that will be built by the end of 2030.

“By working with ORLEN, we will accelerate the achievement of carbon neutrality in the aviation industry. Together we will create innovative, integrated and highly autonomous digital systems”, says Takayuki Matsubara, President of Yokogawa Europe.

Yokogawa already provides comprehensive solutions to the ORLEN Group, including automation technology, refinery and petro-chemical process modelling software and energy optimisation tools for production plants.

Adrian Andrzejewski