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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) demonstrated a process for producing synthetic fuels from carbon dioxide, water, and electricity at its Research & Innovation Center in Nagasaki. The integrated method uses solid oxide electrolysis cell (SOEC) co-electrolysis and Fischer-Tropsch synthesis, focusing on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production.

MHI's approach aims to simplify and enhance the economic efficiency of fuel production compared to traditional methods. MHI plans to leverage this demonstration to scale technologies for sustainable fuels across various sectors, including automotive and shipping. Ongoing catalyst development and a small-scale SAF production test rig further support MHI's decarbonization efforts.