DM-XTech's proprietary dLCO technology transforms abundant heavy crude oil into a clean, hydrogen-rich feedstock that enables next-generation aviation fuels while capturing carbon in usable, non-emissive forms.
Our multi-pathway decarbonization process transforms heavy crude oil through innovative chemical pathways, creating a lighter, cleaner feedstock while capturing carbon for beneficial use.
Heavy crude oil undergoes selective upgrading to yield a higher hydrogen-to-carbon ratio fraction (dLCO) while diverting excess carbon into solid petroleum coke for non-emissive uses such as road construction.
Associated methane emissions from heavy crude oil are converted into turquoise hydrogen and pyrolytic carbon black, avoiding direct CO₂ release into the atmosphere.
The full-range naphtha fraction is processed into additional hydrogen and carbon black, further improving the overall decarbonization balance of the process.
dLCO technology offers unique benefits that address the fundamental challenges of sustainable fuel production at scale.
Utilizes abundant heavy crude oil reserves (estimated 6 trillion barrels), avoiding the feedstock scarcity issues that plague traditional Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF).
Long-term supply stabilityBuilds intrinsic decarbonization directly into the hydrocarbon stream, enabling the production of lower lifecycle CO₂ fuels without external hydrogen requirements.
Reduced carbon intensityCarbon by-products including petroleum coke and carbon black, along with hydrogen, are captured and utilized for industrial and clean-energy applications.
Circular economy approachdLCO is designed to integrate seamlessly into existing refining infrastructure and fuel certification pathways, serving as a drop-in or transitional platform.
Infrastructure readydLCO serves as the foundation for our revolutionary aviation fuel that uniquely tackles both CO₂ emissions and contrail warming effects.
Positions heavy crude oil as a viable feedstock for climate-aligned fuels, bridging conventional fossil reserves with net-zero pathways.
Supports energy security through crude-based reserves while providing more climate-responsible output compared to traditional refining processes.
dLCO™ represents a paradigm shift in sustainable fuel production, offering a scalable, feedstock-secure pathway to decarbonized aviation that doesn't compromise on performance or availability. Provides regulators, OEMs, and airlines with a realistic bridge fuel towards net-zero goals.
Discover how dLCO technology can revolutionize your approach to sustainable fuels and contribute to a cleaner energy future.
The world's first aviation fuel designed to simultaneously address CO₂ emissions, contrail warming, and sulfur pollution - delivering triple environmental benefits in a single, scalable solution.
tLCAF™ uniquely addresses the aviation industry's most pressing environmental challenges through innovative fuel chemistry and production pathways.
Achieved through hydrogen-enriched decarbonization pathways that lower lifecycle CO₂ emissions compared to conventional jet fuel.
Ultra-low aromatics content based on NASA/DLR contrail studies significantly reduces contrail formation and warming effects.
Sulfur content capped at 10 ppm, matching Euro-6 Diesel standards, compared to conventional Jet A-1 with up to 3,000 ppm sulfur.
Aviation faces unique decarbonization challenges that require innovative solutions beyond traditional sustainable aviation fuels.
Aviation contributes ~2.5% of global CO₂ emissions, but contrails may contribute an additional 1.7% warming effect - tLCAF™ addresses both.
Dual climate benefitsSupports CORSIA, EU ETS, and emerging contrail regulations while meeting ASTM D1655 and DEF STAN 91-91 specifications.
Policy compliantLower sulfur content reduces engine maintenance requirements and extends component life compared to conventional jet fuel.
Reduced maintenanceProvides airlines with a realistic pathway to meet net-zero commitments while maintaining operational flexibility and route planning.
Net-zero enabler"DM-XTech's dLCO™ (Decarbonized Light Crude Oil) transforms abundant heavy crude into a clean, hydrogen-rich feedstock that enables next-generation fuels like tLCAF™, tackling both CO₂ emissions and contrail warming while securing a scalable, feedstock-independent path to net-zero."
dLCO™ represents a breakthrough in feedstock technology, offering a scalable foundation for next-generation sustainable fuels.
Key technical parameters and properties
Multi-pathway decarbonization process
Heavy crude → Liquid Fractions (H/C ↑) + petroleum coke (non-emissive uses)
Associated gas → Turquoise hydrogen + pyrolytic carbon black
Full-range naphtha → Additional H₂ + carbon black
dLCO™ serves as the foundation for multiple fuel products across aviation, marine, and defense sectors.
Triple-benefit aviation fuel
Universal Marine Fuel
Military aviation fuel
Naval fuel
Military low-carbon aviation fuel
Enables CO₂ + contrail mitigation in aviation
Dual environmental impactRelies on abundant heavy crude, not scarce SAF feedstocks
Supply chain resilienceCaptures carbon as usable solids; generates clean hydrogen
Waste-to-value conversionProcesses into ASTM-aligned fuels with lower carbon intensity
Drop-in readyComprehensive overview of DM-XTech's dLCO production pathways and fuel comparison, demonstrating the revolutionary 300x improvement in decarbonization efficiency.
Detailed breakdown of our multi-pathway decarbonization process, from heavy crude input to multiple clean fuel outputs.
Heavy crude undergoes selective upgrading to produce higher H/C ratio dLCO
Associated methane converted to turquoise hydrogen and carbon black
Full-range naphtha processed into additional hydrogen and carbon black
Direct comparison between conventional Jet A-1 and tLCAF™, highlighting the revolutionary 300x improvement in decarbonization efficiency.
tLCAF™ delivers a revolutionary 300-fold improvement in decarbonization efficiency compared to conventional jet fuel, setting a new standard for sustainable aviation.