Oxccu's $28M Boost: Hydrogen-Powered Aviation Fuel Takes Flight

2025-09-30 investment

London, Tuesday, 30 September 2025.
Oxccu secures $28M to scale hydrogen-based sustainable aviation fuel, with key investors on board. This leap underscores a vital move towards decarbonising aviation, addressing climate urgency.

Investor Confidence Soars

The $28 million raised in Oxccu’s Series B funding round speaks volumes about the confidence investors have in the company’s pioneering technology. Heavy hitters like Orlen VC, Safran Corporate Ventures, and the International Airlines Group (IAG) joined the funding frenzy, showing they’re ready to put their money where the future of aviation is. This funding will help Oxccu turbocharge its operations and technology scale-up efforts [1][2][3].

Tech Expansion on The Horizon

Oxccu isn’t just sitting on this pile of cash. They’re gearing up to expand their technology, which uses a patented iron-based catalyst to convert waste carbon and green hydrogen into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Imagine jet-fuel-range hydrocarbons synthesized from waste carbon in one fell swoop! This innovation could drastically lower production costs and greenhouse gas emissions, putting Oxccu at the forefront of aviation’s green revolution [4][5].

Regulations Fueling Demand

With the EU mandating a 6% SAF inclusion in aviation fuel by 2030, Oxccu’s advancements couldn’t come at a better time. The push for e-SAF, which accounts for 2% of that mandate, is a crucial part of hitting these targets. SAF can slash greenhouse gas emissions by up to 94%, making it a game-changer for the industry [6][7].

From Demonstration to Implementation

Oxccu’s OX1 demonstration plant at London Oxford Airport is already up and running, producing clean fuel. They plan to have their second plant, OX2, operational by 2026. The goal? To make sustainable aviation fuel mainstream and affordable, paving the way for a greener sky [8][9].

Industry Voices on The Move

Industry leaders are all abuzz. Andrew Symes, CEO of Oxccu, sees this funding as a vote of confidence in the company’s mission to solve one of aviation’s biggest headaches—carbon emissions. Meanwhile, Jonathon Counsell from IAG stresses the importance of sustainable development in aviation to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. Clearly, the winds of change are blowing, and they’re powered by hydrogen [10][11].

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