Honeywell, Tata Projects, and SAF+ One partners to enable SAF production
The partnership leverages Honeywell’s proprietary technology, which converts renewable biomass and waste materials into high-quality fuel.;
L - R - Matthew Spalding, VP & GM of APAC & MENA, Honeywell Process Technology; Ranjit Kulkarni, VP & GM of Honeywell Process Technology, India; Deepak Munganahalli, Co-founder & CEO of SAF One; Rajesh Gattupalli, President of Honeywell UOP; Ken West, President & CEO of Honeywell Process Technology; Jonathan Roumel, Chief Strategy Officer of Honeywell Process Technology.
Honeywell, Tata Projects, and the fuel innovation company SAF+ One have established a partnership to enhance the scale of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production, commencing in India and extending to other regions.
The collaboration aims to establish India as a pivotal hub in the global SAF supply chain, addressing the aviation industry's urgent need to slash carbon emissions and meet tightening international environmental regulations.
The partnership leverages Honeywell’s proprietary technology, which converts renewable biomass and waste materials into high-quality fuel. Crucially, this SAF is a drop-in solution, meaning it can be used in existing commercial aircraft and infrastructure without requiring any mechanical modifications.
"Honeywell’s proven technology, combined with Tata Projects’ expertise in large-scale execution and SAF+ One’s dedication, is an ideal combination to scale production," said George Koutsaftes, VP of Honeywell’s Sustainable Technology Solutions.
The project brings together a specialised trio, each contributing a unique toolkit to move the project from concept to combustion: Honeywell provides world-leading SAF production technology and energy sector expertise; Tata Projects manages the complex infrastructure development and facility implementation across India; and SAF+ One leads the development of sustainable production pathways and feedstock sourcing.
Subrata Saha, Managing Director of Tata Projects said, "We are focused on supporting the scaling of SAF, which will contribute to reducing emissions and promoting sustainable energy practices".
As global air travel demand continues to climb, the aviation sector faces immense pressure to decouple growth from greenhouse gas emissions. SAF is currently viewed as the most effective lever for decarbonisation.
By combining advanced tech with Tata’s massive infrastructure footprint, this partnership is designed to move SAF from a niche alternative to a mainstream commodity, ensuring that the future of flight is both economically viable and environmentally responsible.