{"id":11254,"date":"2023-12-28T11:50:18","date_gmt":"2023-12-28T08:50:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviation-news.info\/?p=11254"},"modified":"2024-08-12T15:11:47","modified_gmt":"2024-08-12T12:11:47","slug":"firm-develops-jet-fuel-made-entirely-from-human-poo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviation-news.info\/?p=11254","title":{"rendered":"Firm develops jet fuel made entirely from human poo"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\" data-component=\"text-block\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\"><b class=\"ssrcss-hmf8ql-BoldText e5tfeyi3\">Air aviation news- A new aviation company has developed a type of jet fuel made entirely from human sewage.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\" data-component=\"text-block\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Chemists at a lab in Gloucestershire have turned the waste into kerosene.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\" data-component=\"text-block\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">James Hygate, Firefly Green Fuels CEO, said: &#8220;We wanted to find a really low-value feedstock that was highly abundant. And of course poo is abundant.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\" data-component=\"text-block\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Independent tests by international aviation regulators found it was nearly identical to standard fossil jet fuel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\" data-component=\"text-block\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Firefly&#8217;s team worked with Cranfield University to examine the fuel&#8217;s life cycle carbon impact. It concluded that Firefly&#8217;s fuel has a 90% lower carbon footprint than standard jet fuel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\" data-component=\"text-block\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Mr Hygate, who has been developing low-carbon fuels in Gloucestershire for 20 years, said although the new fuel was chemically just like fossil-based kerosene, it &#8220;has no fossil carbon, it&#8217;s a fossil-free fuel&#8221;.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"piano-inline1\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\" data-component=\"text-block\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">&#8220;Of course energy would be used (in production), but when looking at the fuel&#8217;s life cycle, a 90% saving is mind-blowing, so yes, we have to use energy but it is much lower compared to the production of fossil fuels,&#8221; he added.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ssrcss-xza2yt-ComponentWrapper ep2nwvo1\" data-component=\"image-block\">\n<figure class=\"ssrcss-4qvfmb-StyledFigure e34k3c23\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-ab5fd8-StyledFigureContainer e34k3c21\"><span class=\"ssrcss-1hq4gmv-Placeholder etlorgc0\"><picture><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/0CEE\/production\/_132101330_dbc3d10f-6c93-49a0-857a-d61777c80308.jpg.webp 240w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/0CEE\/production\/_132101330_dbc3d10f-6c93-49a0-857a-d61777c80308.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/0CEE\/production\/_132101330_dbc3d10f-6c93-49a0-857a-d61777c80308.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/624\/cpsprodpb\/0CEE\/production\/_132101330_dbc3d10f-6c93-49a0-857a-d61777c80308.jpg.webp 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/0CEE\/production\/_132101330_dbc3d10f-6c93-49a0-857a-d61777c80308.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/0CEE\/production\/_132101330_dbc3d10f-6c93-49a0-857a-d61777c80308.jpg.webp 976w\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"ssrcss-evoj7m-Image edrdn950 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/0CEE\/production\/_132101330_dbc3d10f-6c93-49a0-857a-d61777c80308.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/0CEE\/production\/_132101330_dbc3d10f-6c93-49a0-857a-d61777c80308.jpg 240w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/0CEE\/production\/_132101330_dbc3d10f-6c93-49a0-857a-d61777c80308.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/0CEE\/production\/_132101330_dbc3d10f-6c93-49a0-857a-d61777c80308.jpg 480w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/624\/cpsprodpb\/0CEE\/production\/_132101330_dbc3d10f-6c93-49a0-857a-d61777c80308.jpg 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/0CEE\/production\/_132101330_dbc3d10f-6c93-49a0-857a-d61777c80308.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/0CEE\/production\/_132101330_dbc3d10f-6c93-49a0-857a-d61777c80308.jpg 976w\" alt=\"James Hygate, of Firefly, standing in his laboratory\" width=\"976\" height=\"549\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 976px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 976\/549;\" \/><\/picture><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"ssrcss-1mget3o-StyledFigureCaption e34k3c22\"><span class=\"visually-hidden ssrcss-1f39n02-VisuallyHidden e16en2lz0\">Image caption,<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"ssrcss-y7krbn-Stack e1y4nx260\">James Hygate said the new fuel is &#8220;hugely exciting&#8221;<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\" data-component=\"text-block\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Across the world, flying contributes around\u00a0<a class=\"ssrcss-k17ofw-InlineLink e1kn3p7n0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iea.org\/energy-system\/transport\/aviation\">2% of global carbon emissions<\/a>, which contribute to climate change.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\" data-component=\"text-block\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">It is a small fraction, but growing fast. And taking carbon out of aviation is one of the hardest challenges.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\" data-component=\"text-block\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Electric planes are being developed, with a\u00a0<a class=\"ssrcss-k17ofw-InlineLink e1kn3p7n0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/uk-england-gloucestershire-67559550\">company in the Cotswolds<\/a>\u00a0promising hydrogen-electric powered flights for a dozen passengers by 2026.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\" data-component=\"text-block\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">But it will be years, decades maybe, before mass air travel will be powered by completely new technology.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\" data-component=\"text-block\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">So finding new, greener ways to make kerosene without using fossil fuels has become a global gold rush.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"piano-inline2\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"ssrcss-xza2yt-ComponentWrapper ep2nwvo1\" data-component=\"image-block\">\n<figure class=\"ssrcss-4qvfmb-StyledFigure e34k3c23\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-ab5fd8-StyledFigureContainer e34k3c21\"><span class=\"ssrcss-1hq4gmv-Placeholder etlorgc0\"><picture><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/5726\/production\/_132101322_3d219b93-2c77-4c01-b073-42399025d793.jpg.webp 240w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/5726\/production\/_132101322_3d219b93-2c77-4c01-b073-42399025d793.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/5726\/production\/_132101322_3d219b93-2c77-4c01-b073-42399025d793.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/624\/cpsprodpb\/5726\/production\/_132101322_3d219b93-2c77-4c01-b073-42399025d793.jpg.webp 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/5726\/production\/_132101322_3d219b93-2c77-4c01-b073-42399025d793.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/5726\/production\/_132101322_3d219b93-2c77-4c01-b073-42399025d793.jpg.webp 976w\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"ssrcss-evoj7m-Image edrdn950 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/5726\/production\/_132101322_3d219b93-2c77-4c01-b073-42399025d793.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/5726\/production\/_132101322_3d219b93-2c77-4c01-b073-42399025d793.jpg 240w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/5726\/production\/_132101322_3d219b93-2c77-4c01-b073-42399025d793.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/5726\/production\/_132101322_3d219b93-2c77-4c01-b073-42399025d793.jpg 480w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/624\/cpsprodpb\/5726\/production\/_132101322_3d219b93-2c77-4c01-b073-42399025d793.jpg 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/5726\/production\/_132101322_3d219b93-2c77-4c01-b073-42399025d793.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/5726\/production\/_132101322_3d219b93-2c77-4c01-b073-42399025d793.jpg 976w\" alt=\"Dr Sergio Lima\" width=\"976\" height=\"549\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 976px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 976\/549;\" \/><\/picture><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"ssrcss-1mget3o-StyledFigureCaption e34k3c22\"><span class=\"visually-hidden ssrcss-1f39n02-VisuallyHidden e16en2lz0\">Image caption,<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"ssrcss-y7krbn-Stack e1y4nx260\">Dr Sergio Lima has made kerosene, right, from sewage sludge, left.<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\" data-component=\"text-block\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">On a small farm in Gloucestershire, Mr Hygate began turning rapeseed oil into\u00a0<a class=\"ssrcss-k17ofw-InlineLink e1kn3p7n0\" href=\"http:\/\/news.bbc.co.uk\/1\/hi\/uk\/7565299.stm\">&#8216;bio-diesel&#8217; for cars and trucks<\/a>\u00a020 years ago.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\" data-component=\"text-block\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">His company, Green Fuels, now sells equipment to turn cooking oil into biodiesel, and has clients all over the world.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\" data-component=\"text-block\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Then he started looking for ways to make green jet fuel. They tried waste oils, waste food, even agricultural scraps.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\" data-component=\"text-block\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Then they experimented on human waste.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\" data-component=\"text-block\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">He teamed up with a chemist from Imperial College, London, Dr Sergio Lima.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\" data-component=\"text-block\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Together, they developed a process which transforms poo into power.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"piano-inline3\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\" data-component=\"text-block\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">First, they create what they call &#8220;bio-crude&#8221;.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\" data-component=\"text-block\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">It looks like oil: thick, black, gloopy. Most importantly, it behaves like crude oil chemically.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\" data-component=\"text-block\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Dr Lima, who is also research director at Firefly Green Fuels, said: &#8220;What we are producing here is a fuel which is net zero.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ssrcss-xza2yt-ComponentWrapper ep2nwvo1\" data-component=\"image-block\">\n<figure class=\"ssrcss-4qvfmb-StyledFigure e34k3c23\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-ab5fd8-StyledFigureContainer e34k3c21\"><span class=\"ssrcss-1hq4gmv-Placeholder etlorgc0\"><picture><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/F366\/production\/_132101326_3b061b0e-4f33-4542-be29-bb923bc37ae8.jpg.webp 240w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/F366\/production\/_132101326_3b061b0e-4f33-4542-be29-bb923bc37ae8.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/F366\/production\/_132101326_3b061b0e-4f33-4542-be29-bb923bc37ae8.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/624\/cpsprodpb\/F366\/production\/_132101326_3b061b0e-4f33-4542-be29-bb923bc37ae8.jpg.webp 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/F366\/production\/_132101326_3b061b0e-4f33-4542-be29-bb923bc37ae8.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/F366\/production\/_132101326_3b061b0e-4f33-4542-be29-bb923bc37ae8.jpg.webp 976w\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"ssrcss-evoj7m-Image edrdn950 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/F366\/production\/_132101326_3b061b0e-4f33-4542-be29-bb923bc37ae8.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/F366\/production\/_132101326_3b061b0e-4f33-4542-be29-bb923bc37ae8.jpg 240w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/F366\/production\/_132101326_3b061b0e-4f33-4542-be29-bb923bc37ae8.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/F366\/production\/_132101326_3b061b0e-4f33-4542-be29-bb923bc37ae8.jpg 480w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/624\/cpsprodpb\/F366\/production\/_132101326_3b061b0e-4f33-4542-be29-bb923bc37ae8.jpg 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/F366\/production\/_132101326_3b061b0e-4f33-4542-be29-bb923bc37ae8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/F366\/production\/_132101326_3b061b0e-4f33-4542-be29-bb923bc37ae8.jpg 976w\" alt=\"Bio crude oil in lab\" width=\"976\" height=\"549\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 976px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 976\/549;\" \/><\/picture><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"ssrcss-1mget3o-StyledFigureCaption e34k3c22\"><span class=\"visually-hidden ssrcss-1f39n02-VisuallyHidden e16en2lz0\">Image caption,<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"ssrcss-y7krbn-Stack e1y4nx260\">The &#8220;bio-crude&#8221; acts just like crude oil, and can be converted into kerosene<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\" data-component=\"text-block\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">When Dr Lima first saw the results, he was thrilled.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\" data-component=\"text-block\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">&#8220;This is so exciting because it was produced from a sustainable feedstock, to which all of us are contributing.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\" data-component=\"text-block\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">The scientist showed me round his lab, including a mini version of the huge fractional distillation columns that tower over oil refineries.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\" data-component=\"text-block\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">His one does the same thing. The liquid is heated and then the gases are distilled at precise temperatures to obtain the right &#8216;cut&#8217; for different fuel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\" data-component=\"text-block\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Drop by drop, a new clear liquid settles in the collection pipes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\" data-component=\"text-block\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">&#8220;This is our bio fuel,&#8221; he says with a smile.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ssrcss-xza2yt-ComponentWrapper ep2nwvo1\" data-component=\"image-block\">\n<figure class=\"ssrcss-4qvfmb-StyledFigure e34k3c23\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-ab5fd8-StyledFigureContainer e34k3c21\"><span class=\"ssrcss-1hq4gmv-Placeholder etlorgc0\"><picture><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/15A22\/production\/_132101688_0b7f0b03-84c6-4820-a35b-2f5d7085e6ee.jpg.webp 240w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/15A22\/production\/_132101688_0b7f0b03-84c6-4820-a35b-2f5d7085e6ee.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/15A22\/production\/_132101688_0b7f0b03-84c6-4820-a35b-2f5d7085e6ee.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/624\/cpsprodpb\/15A22\/production\/_132101688_0b7f0b03-84c6-4820-a35b-2f5d7085e6ee.jpg.webp 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/15A22\/production\/_132101688_0b7f0b03-84c6-4820-a35b-2f5d7085e6ee.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/15A22\/production\/_132101688_0b7f0b03-84c6-4820-a35b-2f5d7085e6ee.jpg.webp 976w\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"ssrcss-evoj7m-Image edrdn950 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/15A22\/production\/_132101688_0b7f0b03-84c6-4820-a35b-2f5d7085e6ee.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/15A22\/production\/_132101688_0b7f0b03-84c6-4820-a35b-2f5d7085e6ee.jpg 240w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/15A22\/production\/_132101688_0b7f0b03-84c6-4820-a35b-2f5d7085e6ee.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/15A22\/production\/_132101688_0b7f0b03-84c6-4820-a35b-2f5d7085e6ee.jpg 480w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/624\/cpsprodpb\/15A22\/production\/_132101688_0b7f0b03-84c6-4820-a35b-2f5d7085e6ee.jpg 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/15A22\/production\/_132101688_0b7f0b03-84c6-4820-a35b-2f5d7085e6ee.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/976\/cpsprodpb\/15A22\/production\/_132101688_0b7f0b03-84c6-4820-a35b-2f5d7085e6ee.jpg 976w\" alt=\"Sergio Lima in his lab\" width=\"976\" height=\"549\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 976px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 976\/549;\" \/><\/picture><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"ssrcss-1mget3o-StyledFigureCaption e34k3c22\"><span class=\"visually-hidden ssrcss-1f39n02-VisuallyHidden e16en2lz0\">Image caption,<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"ssrcss-y7krbn-Stack e1y4nx260\">Sergio Lima uses a mini version of the distillation columns at oil refineries<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\" data-component=\"text-block\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">&#8220;Seeing the final fuel is something amazing.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\" data-component=\"text-block\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">The bio-kerosene is now being tested independently at the DLR Institute of Combustion Technology at the German Aerospace Center, working with Washington State University.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\" data-component=\"text-block\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Further future testing will also be carried out by the UK SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuels) clearing House, based at University of Sheffield.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\" data-component=\"text-block\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">First results have confirmed the fuel has near-identical chemical composition to A1 fossil jet fuel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\" data-component=\"text-block\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">The UK Department of Transport has awarded the team a \u00a32m research grant.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ssrcss-19w8cxh-ComponentWrapper-HeadlineComponentWrapper egtrm1f0\" data-component=\"subheadline-block\">\n<h2 id=\"Sustainable-fuel-critical-to-decarbonise-aviation\" class=\"ssrcss-y2fd7s-StyledHeading e10rt3ze0\" tabindex=\"-1\"><span role=\"text\">Sustainable fuel &#8216;critical&#8217; to decarbonise aviation<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\" data-component=\"text-block\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">So they can make a test tube of kerosene in the lab.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\" data-component=\"text-block\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">That is a long way from replacing kerosene in the world&#8217;s airports.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\" data-component=\"text-block\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Mr Hygate has done his maths. Each human, he calculates, makes enough sewage in a year to produce 4-5 litres of bio jet fuel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\" data-component=\"text-block\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">To fly a passenger jet from London to New York would need the annual sewage of 10,000 people.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\" data-component=\"text-block\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">And another 10,000 to come back.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\" data-component=\"text-block\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Put another way, the UK&#8217;s total sewage supply would meet about 5% of the country&#8217;s total aviation fuel demand.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\" data-component=\"text-block\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">It may sound small, but he insists: &#8220;That&#8217;s pretty exciting.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ssrcss-11r1m41-RichTextComponentWrapper ep2nwvo0\" data-component=\"text-block\">\n<div class=\"ssrcss-7uxr49-RichTextContainer e5tfeyi1\">\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">&#8220;There&#8217;s a 10% sustainable aviation fuel requirement, that&#8217;s a legal mandate. 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