PNNL

Abstract

This site-specific design case study presents a route for MSW-to-SAF production through a methanol-to-olefins and olefin oligomerization pathway. This design case study aims to bridge research gaps by providing deeper analyses and information that is relevant for waste-to-energy and alcohol-to-jet industry stakeholders and other SAF producers[VS2.1]. This research included specific siting, regional waste resource inventory and transportation cost analyses, gathering of fuel market information, evaluation of sustainable fuel incentive impacts, net present value (NPV) and internal rate of return, carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2,eq), and statistical analysis of cost and technical uncertainties of the MSW-to-SAF plant design. A chemical process simulation, techno-economic analysis, and life cycle assessment were performed to evaluate the technical, economic, and environmental feasibility of the proposed process.