Project Bio-SAF pilot

Project Owner... Technical University of Leoben  
Project name Bio-SAF pilot  
Status operational  
Startup 2026  
Geodata
Country Austria  
City Leoben  
Production
Type TRL 4-5 Pilot  
Technology Other Technology  
Technology additional information Multipurpose Mini-plant - different SAF production process chains possible - HEFA SPK, ATJ SPK  
Raw Material other  
Input 1 Different feedstock possible  
Output 1 sustainable aviation fuels SAF (0 t/y )  
Output additional information Capacity is 750 g/h of Feedstock  
Additional Information
Total Investment EUR 5,000,000  
Funding EUR 1,200,000  
Funding Explanation Federal Ministry of Infrastructure, Mobility and Innovation  
Partners Montanuniversity Leoben and OMV.  
Technology Brief The Multipurpose SAF Miniplant at Montanuniversität Leoben is a infrastructure designed to facilitate various production processes for Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF). This facility enables systematic investigations into efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and scalability of SAF synthesis routes. Four fixed-bed reactors with a modular design, allowing for the integration and analysis of complete process chains across multiple reaction stages. The setup supports flexible experimentation to optimize catalytic conversion, process conditions, and downstream processing for SAF production.  
Contact Information
https://www.unileoben.ac.at/en/  
Last Update: 2026-07-16 14:17:05