This multi-pathway process improves flexibility in sourcing materials enabling the conversion of lower-value byproducts into higher-value fuel components. The ability to process diverse inputs helps fuel producers reduce supply constraints and strengthen resilience across production chains.
The Flexiforming platform stands out for its enhanced energy and resource efficiency. During ethanol-to-jet conversion, the process demonstrated:
This performance improvement presents clear economic advantages for SAF plant operators and stakeholders focused on optimizing production costs while meeting sustainability goals.
Flexiforming supports the production of both fully synthetic drop-in fuels and Synthetic Aromatic Kerosene (SAK)—a key component for ensuring compatibility with existing jet engines and infrastructure. These outputs are essential for airlines and fuel suppliers seeking to minimize modifications while transitioning to SAF.
With over 6,000 hours of system testing completed, Unifuel is currently preparing its SAF samples for ASTM International certification. This certification will be a critical milestone in establishing the commercial readiness and regulatory compliance of the technology.
Industry experts, including researchers from Washington State University, recognize the potential impact of technologies like Flexiforming on accelerating the commercial adoption of SAF. Its ability to reduce logistical complexity through direct blending and modular feedstock options may help streamline supply chains and support scalable SAF deployment.
As the aviation industry faces mounting environmental regulations and carbon reduction targets, innovations that align cost efficiency with technical compatibility are increasingly critical. Flexiforming represents a viable pathway toward more resilient, flexible, and sustainable aviation fuel production models.
