Significant reduction in carbon footprint possible with new fuel catalysts

A range of fuel catalysts has been launched in Australia which has the potential to reduce carbon emissions from all industries that use diesel, heavy fuel oil, coal and gas.

The transport industry currently accounts for 13.7% of Australia’s net total greenhouse gas emissions and emissions from electricity generation account for 34.4%.

Launched by TK Fuels Ltd Australia, the catalysts, based on extensively researched fuel technology developed and currently in use throughout Europe, have been found to lower fuel consumption, improve engine performance and significantly reduce the pollution of unburnt fuel particles and other toxins from exhaust emissions.

TK Fuels liquid catalysts have been commercially available for over a year in Europe and are now available in Australia and New Zealand.

In multiple studies and real-world commercial testing, the liquid catalysts have demonstrated to lower fuel consumption by between 7 and 14%, deliver up to 95% less toxic emissions and drastically reduce particulate matter in exhaust gases.

“We believe that we are responding to the Australian government’s call for businesses to find innovative ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Our products help address the high greenhouse gas intensity of our nation’s industries and, in particular, transport and power generation. Our catalysts enable fuel to be burned more efficiently for energy, thereby decreasing carbon footprints and reducing costs. This is good news for the environment as it means cleaner air, less smog and greener seas,” said Benedict McCarthy, Director, TK Fuels Australia.

The benefits of these catalysts have attracted strong interest from various Australian sectors, including a state government transit authority and leading transport companies, which are currently trialing the catalysts for use in their vehicles and transport departments.

The science behind TK Fuels’ breakthrough (Molecular Xenogenic Fuel Technology) was developed over 10 years of research. The catalyst technology works by promoting the decomposition of the large fuel clusters at a molecular level, thus producing smaller fuel clusters, which in turn are almost completely burned, therefore reducing the particulate matter released into the atmosphere through exhaust emissions.

“The benefits of these reductions will be felt in air quality and inside any combustion engine that uses our products. Indirectly, in urban areas, widespread use of our products or adoption by large organisations may lead to reduced incidences of air pollution-related health issues. Fuel is now going further, cleaner and better, a positive impact on business, government and individuals," McCarthy said.