Catalytic Hydrothermolysis Jet Fuel Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Feedstock Type, By Technology, By Application, By Region & Competition, 2020-2030F

Description

The Global Catalytic Hydrothermolysis Jet Fuel Market was valued at USD 2.81 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 6.40 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 14.53% during the forecast period. As aviation seeks viable pathways to reduce carbon emissions, Catalytic Hydrothermolysis Jet Fuel (CHJ) is emerging as a vital component of the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) segment. This advanced thermochemical technology replicates the natural crude oil formation process by converting renewable lipids-such as used cooking oil, animal fats, and other non-edible oils-into hydrocarbon-based bio-crude, which is further refined into drop-in jet fuel meeting ASTM D7566 standards. CHJ's appeal lies in its feedstock flexibility, significant carbon emission reduction potential (up to 80%), and compatibility with existing aircraft engines. Supported by global climate mandates like ReFuelEU and the U.S. SAF Grand Challenge, the market is witnessing accelerated development. Key industry players and refiners are investing in large-scale production facilities and forming partnerships to scale this promising low-carbon jet fuel technology.

Market Overview
Forecast Period	2026-2030
Market Size 2024	USD 2.81 Billion
Market Size 2030	USD 6.40 Billion
CAGR 2025-2030	14.53%
Fastest Growing Segment	Animal Fats
Largest Market	North America

Key Market Drivers

Rising Aviation Sector Emissions and Decarbonization Commitments

The CHJ market is being driven by growing urgency to cut carbon emissions in aviation-a sector accounting for approximately 2.5% of global CO2 emissions. Without intervention, aviation emissions could triple by 2050. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and over 130 countries under the ICAO Long-Term Aspirational Goal have pledged to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, prompting adoption of SAFs like CHJ. CHJ fuels can reduce lifecycle CO2 emissions by up to 80% and function as drop-in replacements for conventional Jet-A, eliminating the need for aircraft or infrastructure modifications. Policy mandates such as the EU's ReFuelEU, requiring 2% SAF by 2025 and 70% by 2050, are intensifying demand. Additionally, major airlines have secured long-term offtake agreements for over 15 billion liters of SAF. These factors collectively position CHJ as a scalable and policy-aligned solution in global aviation decarbonization strategies.

Key Market Challenges

High Capital and Operational Costs

One of the primary challenges for the CHJ market lies in the high capital and operating costs associated with building and running production facilities. The process demands advanced high-temperature, high-pressure equipment, corrosion-resistant materials, and substantial energy inputs. Construction of a single CHJ facility may require investments in the hundreds of millions of dollars, limiting entry to well-capitalized firms or those with government backing. Operational costs are further elevated by feedstock preprocessing and hydrogen usage during upgrading. Currently, CHJ production costs remain 2-4 times higher than fossil-based jet fuels, making competitiveness an issue in price-sensitive markets. Moreover, the reliance on region-specific subsidies introduces financial risk. Geographical constraints linked to feedstock and hydrogen sourcing also limit deployment flexibility. These factors pose significant hurdles to commercial scalability, especially in emerging markets. Addressing these cost barriers through technological improvements and stable offtake contracts is critical to unlocking broader market potential.

Key Market Trends

Strategic Collaborations Between Technology Providers and Refiners

A key trend shaping the CHJ market is the increasing collaboration between technology developers, refiners, and engineering firms aimed at accelerating commercialization. CHJ technology, though proven, requires substantial investment and integration expertise. Strategic partnerships help bridge technical gaps, reduce risk, and streamline project execution. For example, Applied Research Associates (ARA), originator of the CH process, has licensed its CH Jet(R) technology through a collaboration with Chevron Lummus Global (CLG), enabling turn-key implementation solutions. Similarly, Aemetis is developing a 90 million gallon-per-year CHJ facility in California, supported by engineering partnerships and offtake agreements. These alliances also aid in securing feedstock supplies, qualifying for carbon credits, and retrofitting existing refineries to lower capital requirements. Through shared investment and operational synergies, such partnerships are pivotal to scaling CHJ production and expanding its market footprint.

Key Market Players

Aemetis, Inc.
Applied Research Associates, Inc.
Neste Oyj
Chevron Lummus Global
World Energy
Gevo, Inc.
Honeywell UOP
LanzaJet
SkyNRG
Fulcrum BioEnergy

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global Catalytic Hydrothermolysis Jet Fuel Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Catalytic Hydrothermolysis Jet Fuel Market, By Feedstock Type:

Used Cooking Oil
Animal Fats
Tallow
Algae
Others

Catalytic Hydrothermolysis Jet Fuel Market, By Technology:

Pure Catalytic Hydrothermolysis Process
CH Integrated with HEFA
CH + Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis

Catalytic Hydrothermolysis Jet Fuel Market, By Application:

Commercial Aviation
Military Aviation
Cargo Aviation
Private & Business Aviation

Catalytic Hydrothermolysis Jet Fuel Market, By Region:

North America
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
Europe
- Germany
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Spain
South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Colombia
Asia-Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- South Korea
- Australia
Middle East & Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- South Africa

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Catalytic Hydrothermolysis Jet Fuel Market.

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1. Product Overview

1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Market
- 1.2.1. Markets Covered
- 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
- 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Key Industry Partners
2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
2.5. Forecasting Methodology
2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, and Trends

4. Voice of Customer

5. Global Catalytic Hydrothermolysis Jet Fuel Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Feedstock Type (Used Cooking Oil, Animal Fats, Tallow, Algae, Others)
- 5.2.2. By Technology (Pure Catalytic Hydrothermolysis Process, CH Integrated with HEFA, CH + Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis)
- 5.2.3. By Application (Commercial Aviation, Military Aviation, Cargo Aviation, Private & Business Aviation)
- 5.2.4. By Region (North America, Europe, South America, Middle East & Africa, Asia Pacific)
5.3. By Company (2024)
5.4. Market Map

6. North America Catalytic Hydrothermolysis Jet Fuel Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Feedstock Type
- 6.2.2. By Technology
- 6.2.3. By Application
- 6.2.4. By Country
6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States Catalytic Hydrothermolysis Jet Fuel Market Outlook
  - 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.2.1. By Feedstock Type
    - 6.3.1.2.2. By Technology
    - 6.3.1.2.3. By Application
- 6.3.2. Canada Catalytic Hydrothermolysis Jet Fuel Market Outlook
  - 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.2.1. By Feedstock Type
    - 6.3.2.2.2. By Technology
    - 6.3.2.2.3. By Application
- 6.3.3. Mexico Catalytic Hydrothermolysis Jet Fuel Market Outlook
  - 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.2.1. By Feedstock Type
    - 6.3.3.2.2. By Technology
    - 6.3.3.2.3. By Application

7. Europe Catalytic Hydrothermolysis Jet Fuel Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Feedstock Type
- 7.2.2. By Technology
- 7.2.3. By Application
- 7.2.4. By Country
7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. Germany Catalytic Hydrothermolysis Jet Fuel Market Outlook
  - 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.2.1. By Feedstock Type
    - 7.3.1.2.2. By Technology
    - 7.3.1.2.3. By Application
- 7.3.2. France Catalytic Hydrothermolysis Jet Fuel Market Outlook
  - 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.2.1. By Feedstock Type
    - 7.3.2.2.2. By Technology
    - 7.3.2.2.3. By Application
- 7.3.3. United Kingdom Catalytic Hydrothermolysis Jet Fuel Market Outlook
  - 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.2.1. By Feedstock Type
    - 7.3.3.2.2. By Technology
    - 7.3.3.2.3. By Application
- 7.3.4. Italy Catalytic Hydrothermolysis Jet Fuel Market Outlook
  - 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.2.1. By Feedstock Type
    - 7.3.4.2.2. By Technology
    - 7.3.4.2.3. By Application
- 7.3.5. Spain Catalytic Hydrothermolysis Jet Fuel Market Outlook
  - 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.2.1. By Feedstock Type
    - 7.3.5.2.2. By Technology
    - 7.3.5.2.3. By Application

8. Asia Pacific Catalytic Hydrothermolysis Jet Fuel Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Feedstock Type
- 8.2.2. By Technology
- 8.2.3. By Application
- 8.2.4. By Country
8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China Catalytic Hydrothermolysis Jet Fuel Market Outlook
  - 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.2.1. By Feedstock Type
    - 8.3.1.2.2. By Technology
    - 8.3.1.2.3. By Application
- 8.3.2. India Catalytic Hydrothermolysis Jet Fuel Market Outlook
  - 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.2.1. By Feedstock Type
    - 8.3.2.2.2. By Technology
    - 8.3.2.2.3. By Application
- 8.3.3. Japan Catalytic Hydrothermolysis Jet Fuel Market Outlook
  - 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.2.1. By Feedstock Type
    - 8.3.3.2.2. By Technology
    - 8.3.3.2.3. By Application
- 8.3.4. South Korea Catalytic Hydrothermolysis Jet Fuel Market Outlook
  - 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.2.1. By Feedstock Type
    - 8.3.4.2.2. By Technology
    - 8.3.4.2.3. By Application
- 8.3.5. Australia Catalytic Hydrothermolysis Jet Fuel Market Outlook
  - 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.2.1. By Feedstock Type
    - 8.3.5.2.2. By Technology
    - 8.3.5.2.3. By Application

9. Middle East & Africa Catalytic Hydrothermolysis Jet Fuel Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Feedstock Type
- 9.2.2. By Technology
- 9.2.3. By Application
- 9.2.4. By Country
9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Catalytic Hydrothermolysis Jet Fuel Market Outlook
  - 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.2.1. By Feedstock Type
    - 9.3.1.2.2. By Technology
    - 9.3.1.2.3. By Application
- 9.3.2. UAE Catalytic Hydrothermolysis Jet Fuel Market Outlook
  - 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.2.1. By Feedstock Type
    - 9.3.2.2.2. By Technology
    - 9.3.2.2.3. By Application
- 9.3.3. South Africa Catalytic Hydrothermolysis Jet Fuel Market Outlook
  - 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.2.1. By Feedstock Type
    - 9.3.3.2.2. By Technology
    - 9.3.3.2.3. By Application

10. South America Catalytic Hydrothermolysis Jet Fuel Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Feedstock Type
- 10.2.2. By Technology
- 10.2.3. By Application
- 10.2.4. By Country
10.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. Brazil Catalytic Hydrothermolysis Jet Fuel Market Outlook
  - 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.2.1. By Feedstock Type
    - 10.3.1.2.2. By Technology
    - 10.3.1.2.3. By Application
- 10.3.2. Colombia Catalytic Hydrothermolysis Jet Fuel Market Outlook
  - 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.2.1. By Feedstock Type
    - 10.3.2.2.2. By Technology
    - 10.3.2.2.3. By Application
- 10.3.3. Argentina Catalytic Hydrothermolysis Jet Fuel Market Outlook
  - 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.2.1. By Feedstock Type
    - 10.3.3.2.2. By Technology
    - 10.3.3.2.3. By Application

11. Market Dynamics

11.1. Drivers
11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends and Developments

12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
12.3. Recent Developments

13. Company Profiles

13.1. Aemetis, Inc.
- 13.1.1. Business Overview
- 13.1.2. Key Revenue and Financials
- 13.1.3. Recent Developments
- 13.1.4. Key Personnel
- 13.1.5. Key Product/Services Offered
13.2. Applied Research Associates, Inc.
13.3. Neste Oyj
13.4. Chevron Lummus Global
13.5. World Energy
13.6. Gevo, Inc.
13.7. Honeywell UOP
13.8. LanzaJet
13.9. SkyNRG
13.10. Fulcrum BioEnergy