Lydian, the electric fuels company, today announced the successful pilot demonstration of its technology for producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for commercial and defense applications. The pilot plant, which can produce up to 25 gallons of fuel per day, is located at RTI International in North Carolina. This milestone was achieved within three years of the company’s founding and with only a fraction of capital typically associated with SAF demonstrations – a major achievement for both Lydian and the SAF industry. Lydian’s novel process uses captured CO2, water, and renewable electricity to produce a drop-in alternative for today’s fossil-based jet fuel, with up to 95% lower emissions.
