The JetZero – Zero-emission Jet e-fuels project aims to develop and demonstrate, both in laboratory and pilot scale, an innovative “one-pot” catalytic process for producing synthetic aviation fuels (e-kerosene) from syngas obtained through high-temperature co-electrolysis of H₂O and CO₂, powered by renewable energy sources.
The project’s goal is to make a significant contribution to the defossilisation of the aviation sector by promoting the use of sustainable fuels derived from renewable energy. Together with biofuels, e-fuels are considered the most viable mid-term solution to reduce net CO₂ emissions from air transport, in line with the European ReFuelEU Aviation programme.
Programme and funding
The project is funded by the Italian Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security (MASE) under the NextGenerationEU – National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), Mission 2, Component 2, Investment 3.5 “R&D on Hydrogen”, with a total grant of approximately €4 million.
Duration
2024 – 30 June 2026
Coordination and partnership
Coordinator: Department of Energy, Politecnico di Milano
Partners: ENEA, University of Calabria, Techfem, Innovhub – Stazioni Sperimentali per l’Industria
Administrative support: Fondazione Politecnico di Milano
Innovhub participates in the project by contributing to applied research and experimental validation activities on synthetic fuels, providing its analytical and technological expertise in the fields of fuel characterization and industrial safety.
Contact person in Innovhub: angelo.lunghi@mi.camcom.it
