Praj Demonstrates Integrated Ethanol-to-Jet Pathway for SAF
29th January 2026
Praj Industries, a global leader in bioenergy, technology and sustainable solutions, has successfully demonstrated its Ethanol-to-Jet (EtJ) process utilizing Axens Jetanol™ technology at its fully Integrated Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) demonstration plant at Praj Matrix, its R&D centre—marking a significant milestone in the global transition to low-carbon aviation fuels
The announcement was made by the Joint Director General, Directorate General of Civil Aviation at Wings India 2026, India’s premier aviation industry platform in presence of the Director General, Directorate General of Civil Aviation as part of Roundtable on SAF chaired by Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation, in presence of key industry stakeholders of the SAF ecosystem
The Integrated SAF demo plant, earlier inaugurated by the Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, has now proven its technological readiness for both AtJ pathways. After successful demonstration on bio-isobutanol as the feedstock, the plant has now validated bio-ethanol as a feedstock under the EtJ pathway. With this achievement, Praj has further strengthened the versatility and robustness of its feedstock to SAF technology portfolio
Axens, a global provider of process technologies, catalysts, and services for cleaner fuels, has been a strategic partner to Praj in advancing SAF through the AtJ route. Axens has licensed Praj its Jetanol™ Alcohol-to-Jet technology, including dehydration, oligomerization, and hydrogenation steps, along with catalysts, and technical support
This breakthrough achievement positions Praj as the first company globally to offer a fully integrated, end-to-end technology and engineering solution for the Alcohol-to-Jet (AtJ) pathway, encompassing both isobutanol and ethanol. Validated at demo-plant scale and now ready for commercial deployment, the offering seamlessly integrates Axens’ proven technology with Praj’s world-class technology, engineering and project execution capabilities
This development enables the conversion of ethanol into drop-in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) (Compliant to ASTM D7566) that is fully compatible with existing aircraft engines and aviation infrastructure, marking a significant step toward accelerating the global transition to low-carbon aviation
Praj has previously demonstrated real-world SAF deployment in India, supporting the country’s first commercial passenger flight powered by SAF-blended aviation turbine fuel, when an AirAsia India flight operated from Pune to New Delhi using indigenously produced SAF supplied by Praj Industries in collaboration with Indian Oil