The Green Fuels Operating (GFO), a subsidiary of Clean Refineries Inc., and Eden Carbon Solutions Pty Ltd partnership will transform how refineries convert carbon dioxide emissions into valuable sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) the companies said. It combines Clean Refineries' Net-Zero Emissions Technology (NZET) with Eden's advanced CO2-to-fuel conversion system.
The first integrated facilities are planned for development within 24 months, with sites under evaluation in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Alberta. Each location has been selected for proximity to both CO2-intensive industries and aviation fuel markets, ensuring efficient aggregation and distribution.
The patented technology operates through a three-stage process that captures and converts CO2 into premium transportation fuels. The system uses Hot Potassium Carbonate (HPC) absorption technology – proven in hundreds of industrial installations – to capture over 95% of CO2 emissions from flue gases at dramatically lower energy costs than traditional methods.
“Our technology captures carbon dioxide and converts it into high-performance fuels using hydrogen and precision-engineered chemical pathways—delivering a scalable, infrastructure-ready solution for deep decarbonization,” explained Gavin Rodel, CEO of Eden Carbon Solutions. “We capture CO2 from any source – whether it's our partner's refinery or a nearby cement plant – and combine it with renewable hydrogen to create the building blocks for ultra-clean jet fuel.”
Clean Refineries' NZET technology provides the ideal foundation for Eden integration. Unlike conventional refineries that boil oil at extreme temperatures over 1,000°F with massive energy requirements, NZET facilities use precision molecular separation in a low-temperature closed-loop, zero-toxic-emission design.
“The NZET system already achieves an unprecedented emission reduction compared to traditional refining,” said Derek Williamson, CEO of Green Fuels Operations. “By integrating Eden's technology, we're not just eliminating our remaining emissions – we're becoming carbon sinks that actively remove CO2 from the atmosphere while producing premium fuels.”
Consider a typical deployment: A 20,000 barrel-per-day NZET refinery integrated with Eden technology could process CO2 from a nearby coal plant, converting what would be 2.2 million tons of annual emissions into approximately 220 million gallons of feedstock for high-value SAF production.
With exclusive rights across Mexico, Canada, and the United States, the partnership addresses a massive market opportunity. North America's industrial sector emits over 6.8 billion tons of CO2 annually, while airlines desperately seek sustainable fuel supplies to meet regulatory mandates and corporate commitments.
“This partnership doesn't just solve one problem – it solves three,” noted Williamson. “We help heavy industry manage their carbon liabilities, provide airlines with certified sustainable fuel, and create a profitable new business model for refineries. It's a true win-win-win scenario.”