Ivys Adsorption Inc., a leading provider of renewable gas purification and low-carbon technology solutions, has announced its role as a key technical partner in BioFlight Fuels’ SAF Flight School project, one of the initiatives supported by the Initiative for Sustainable Aviation Technologies (INSAT).
The project, led by BioFlight Fuels with funding administered by Strix, aims to convert municipal biogas into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) through Fischer–Tropsch (FT) conversion. This initiative is designed to unlock new domestic feedstock sources, accelerate SAF commercialization, and support Canada’s goal of achieving net-zero aviation emissions by 2050.
Ivys Adsorption’s technology to enable renewable feedstock production
Under the collaboration, Ivys Adsorption will contribute its expertise in biogas upgrading and purification, providing high-quality renewable feedstocks for SAF synthesis. The company plans to deploy its Biostream system—a compact, “plug and play” biogas upgrading unit—to produce high-purity renewable natural gas (RNG) from municipal waste streams.
In partnership with Bright Spot Climate, the team will also evaluate and verify the lifecycle carbon performance of SAF produced through this pathway, ensuring that each stage—from feedstock sourcing to final fuel use—meets stringent sustainability and transparency standards.
Industry leaders highlight circular economy and clean energy potential
Prabhu Rao, CEO of Ivys Adsorption Inc., said the collaboration represents a major step forward for Canada’s clean aviation ambitions.
“We’re proud to partner with BioFlight and contribute our renewable gas purification technology to help make sustainable aviation fuel a reality in Canada,” Rao said. “This project demonstrates how advanced gas separation and upgrading technologies can turn waste into opportunity—supporting cleaner skies and a stronger circular economy.”
Keith Strachan, CEO of BioFlight Fuels, noted that Ivys’ Biostream system was selected after a thorough review of available market solutions.
“We chose Ivys’ Biostream as our technology stack because it offered the most cost-effective and efficient outcome,” Strachan said. “Its compact, fully integrated design and factory testing minimize on-site work and enhance our overall project economics.”
Driving Canada’s transition to sustainable aviation
The INSAT-funded SAF Flight School project represents a significant step toward decarbonizing Canada’s aviation sector. By combining advanced biogas upgrading, verified lifecycle assessment, and innovative SAF conversion, the initiative demonstrates how collaborative clean-tech partnerships can accelerate the transition to low-carbon aviation and contribute to Canada’s broader climate and energy goals.
