{"id":174208,"date":"2026-03-09T07:32:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T06:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/?p=174208"},"modified":"2026-03-04T10:39:46","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T09:39:46","slug":"siemens-and-caphenia-accelerate-scale-up-of-sustainable-aviation-fuel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/siemens-and-caphenia-accelerate-scale-up-of-sustainable-aviation-fuel\/","title":{"rendered":"Siemens and CAPHENIA accelerate scale-up of Sustainable Aviation Fuel"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Siemens becomes preferred automation and digitalization partner<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Agreement aims at jointly accelerating the energy transition and covers broad scope of Siemens Xcelerator portfo<\/strong>lio<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Siemens supports CAPHENIA from pilot plant to commercial scale-up<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Siemens and the cleantech company CAPHENIA have entered a partnership to scale the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). SAF is a synthetic kerosene made from renewable feedstocks that can reduce CO\u2082 emissions by up to 80 percent compared to fossil kerosene. As preferred automation and digitalization partner, Siemens will provide digitalization and automation solutions for CAPHENIA&#8217;s plasma technology, which converts bio-methane into synthesis gas. The goal is a standardized concept that enables the global rollout of commercial production facilities.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.new.siemens.com\/siemens\/assets\/api\/uuid:8a05a5c5-a2ad-4c31-baa0-81470a9f9810\/width:1024\/quality:HIGH\/8a05a5c5-a2ad-4c31-baa0-81470a9f9810-high.webp\" alt=\"Siemens and CAPHENIA sign the partnership agreement. From left to right: Nicky Ahnert, J\u00fcrgen Giegerich, Frank Knauf (all Siemens), Dr. Mark Misselhorn, Dr. Andreas Waibel (both CAPHENIA)\" style=\"width:681px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Siemens and CAPHENIA sign the partnership agreement. From left to right: Nicky Ahnert, J\u00fcrgen Giegerich, Frank Knauf (all Siemens), Dr. Mark Misselhorn, Dr. Andreas Waibel (both CAPHENIA) \u00a9 Caphenia<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>CAPHENIA&#8217;s technology uses a plasma process to split bio-methane into synthesis gas at temperatures of around 1,500 degrees Celsius. CAPHENIA&#8217;s Plasma Boudouard Reactor (PBR) is a globally unique 3-in-1 zone reactor that integrates three established chemical reactions in one system. The resulting synthesis gas can then be further processed into SAF, renewable diesel, or chemical products\u2014without by-products and with minimal energy losses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A key advantage: the heat released when cooling the synthesis gas is used to preheat the incoming bio-methane. This results in a process efficiency of more than 86 percent, representing significantly higher energy efficiency than is possible with conventional methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;Decarbonizing aviation cannot be achieved without synthetic fuels. Demand for SAF is growing exponentially, yet production capacity urgently needs to be ramped up,&#8221; said <strong>Christian G\u00fcckel, Head of Vertical Chemicals at Siemens Digital Industries. <\/strong>&#8220;This is exactly where Siemens comes in: with our digitalization and automation solutions, we are making CAPHENIA&#8217;s technology industrially scalable and thus accelerating its global market ramp-up.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;This partnership shows how technology leaders are working together to drive forward the energy transition. Siemens brings the portfolio and expertise to standardize and digitalize our plants. But the real point is this: the market for sustainable aviation fuels will not grow evenly\u2014it will fragment. Those who scale quickly, those who are industrial-ready, those who have the right partners will lead. Together, we are not only laying the foundation for the international ramp-up of our PBR technology \u2013 we want to lead it,&#8221; said <strong>Dr. Mark Misselhorn, founder and CEO of CAPHENIA.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Digitalization as key to scaling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the agreement, Siemens becomes CAPHENIA&#8217;s preferred supplier and technology partner, offering comprehensive solutions from its Siemens Xcelerator portfolio, including process control systems, drive technology, measurement technology, and process simulation software. Digital twins will make it possible to optimize operating parameters before physical commissioning and to manage processes consistently across different sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Siemens is supporting CAPHENIA from its pilot plant at industrial park H\u00f6chst (Frankfurt, Germany) through to commercial scale-up. The goal is to develop a standardized automation and digitalization template for CAPHENIA&#8217;s Plasma Boudouard Reactor (PBR) that is modularly scalable and can be adapted to different locations. This is intended to accelerate the rapid rollout of new plants in the coming years and significantly reduce commissioning time.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.new.siemens.com\/siemens\/assets\/api\/uuid:de9f49cf-c361-4e7d-9d5b-ea497ad989cb\/width:1024\/quality:HIGH\/de9f49cf-c361-4e7d-9d5b-ea497ad989cb-high.webp\" alt=\"Siemens and CAPHENIA accelerate scale-up of Sustainable Aviation Fuel\" style=\"width:717px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">CAPHENIA&#8217;s plasma Boudouard reactor in the Frankfurt-H\u00f6chst industrial park \u00a9 Caphenia<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Growing demand for synthetic jet fuels<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Demand for SAF is rising rapidly, driven by regulatory requirements. The EU Renewable Energy Directive (RED) mandates binding blending quotas, with penalties for non-compliance. The scale of the challenge is enormous: by 2050, the global aviation industry will need around 500 million tons of SAF annually. Currently, SAF covers less than one percent of global kerosene demand. Efficient and scalable production technologies are essential to close this gap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:17px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Links<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.siemens.com\/en-us\/industries\/chemicals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Siemens\u2019 portfolio for the chemical industry<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/caphenia.tech\/en\/#whitepaper\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">White paper on CAPHENIA&#8217;s plasma-Boudouard reactor technology<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About <strong>Siemens Digital Industries<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Siemens Digital Industries<\/strong>&nbsp;(DI) empowers companies of all sizes within the process and discrete manufacturing industries to accelerate their digital and sustainability transformation across the entire value chain. Siemens\u2019 cutting-edge automation and software portfolio revolutionizes the design, realization and optimization of products and production. And with Siemens Xcelerator \u2013 the open digital business platform \u2013 this process is made even easier, faster, and scalable. Together with our partners and ecosystem, Siemens Digital Industries enables customers to become a sustainable Digital Enterprise. Siemens Digital Industries has a workforce of around 70,000 people worldwide.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Siemens AG<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Siemens AG&nbsp;<\/strong>(Berlin and Munich) is a leading technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, mobility, and healthcare. The company\u2019s purpose is to create technology to transform the everyday, for everyone. By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers customers to accelerate their digital and sustainability transformations, making factories more efficient, cities more livable, and transportation more sustainable. A leader in industrial AI, Siemens leverages its deep domain know-how to apply AI \u2013 including generative AI \u2013 to real-world applications, making AI accessible and impactful for customers across diverse industries. Siemens also owns a majority stake in the publicly listed company Siemens Healthineers, a leading global medical technology provider pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. In fiscal 2025, which ended on September 30, 2025, the Siemens Group generated revenue of \u20ac78.9 billion and net income of \u20ac10.4 billion. As of September 30, 2025, the company employed around 318,000 people worldwide on the basis of continuing operations. Further information is available on the Internet at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.siemens.com\/\">www.siemens.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About CAPHENIA<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8216;Turning CO\u2082 into fuel&#8217; \u2013 CAPHENIA GmbH is a cleantech company founded in 2018 with a clear mission: to create a CO\u2082-neutral future for mobility through competitive sustainable fuels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the heart of the technology is the Plasma Boudouard Reactor (PBR) \u2013 a globally unique, precisely controllable 3-in-1 zone reactor. The process uses electricity, biomethane, and CO\u2082 as input materials and splits methane into its components carbon and hydrogen using plasma. The highly efficient process produces synthesis gas without by-products and with minimal energy losses. The synthesis gas is then further processed into synthetic fuels or chemical products. CAPHENIA protects this technology with more than 250 patents worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With its patented power-and-biogas-to-liquid (PBtL) process, CAPHENIA converts renewable resources into high-quality synthetic fuels. The reactors are designed for full scalability and enable the rapid, large-volume production of renewable fuels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CAPHENIA is supported by renowned investment and development partners as well as an advisory board of leading industry and business representatives. The development is funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection (BMWi), the Bavarian State Ministry of Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy, and the Hessian Ministry of Economics, Energy, Transport, Housing, and Rural Affairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The \u2018Germany I\u2019 pilot plant in the H\u00f6chst Industrial Park near Frankfurt am Main will go into operation in 2026 and demonstrate the technology on an industrial scale. This will enable a rapid ramp-up to commercial production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CAPHENIA is led by founder and CEO Dr. Mark Misselhorn.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Siemens and the cleantech company CAPHENIA have entered a partnership to scale the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). SAF is a synthetic kerosene made from renewable feedstocks that can reduce CO\u2082 emissions by up to 80 percent compared to fossil kerosene. 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