SEDC Energy (SEDCE) is collaborating with Sulzer Chemtech to deploy its proprietary BioFlux technology at Sarawak’s upcoming Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) pilot plant. The facility will convert locally sourced HEFA (Hydroprocessed Esters and Fatty Acids) feedstocks – including algae oil, palm oil mill effluent (POME), animal fats, and used cooking oil (UCO) – into SAF.
Sulzer will support SEDCE throughout the project, including process design engineering, detailed design, and modular plant supply. Once construction is complete, it will also deliver commissioning and startup services. Sulzer’s involvement marks a key milestone in advancing sustainable aviation across Southeast Asia.
The project supports SEDCE’s initiatives to strengthen Sarawak’s global standing in emerging energy sectors and the downstream oil and gas industry. SEDCE is spearheading the development of this comprehensive new energy ecosystem to foster a greener, more sustainable future for the state.
BioFlux technology, developed by Duke Technologies LLC in the United States and globally licensed by Sulzer Chemtech, features a proprietary liquid-full reactor design that optimizes hydrogen availability and eliminates the need for a vapor recycle loop. This unique configuration, combined with advanced catalyst innovations, enhances yield, extends catalyst life, and significantly reduces production costs.