Meet an Unreasonable Venture

OXCCU

Turning waste carbon into sustainable aviation fuel in a single step.

Andrew Symes

Co-Founder and CEO at OXCCU

More about Andrew »

Connect

oxccu.com

Employees 21–50

Headquarters Oxford, England, United Kingdom

OXCCU, spun out from the University of Oxford in 2021, converts CO₂ and hydrogen into sustainable aviation fuel, chemicals, and biodegradable plastics using a patented one-step catalyst. Its OX1 demonstration plant at Oxford Airport is the world’s first facility to produce jet-fuel-range hydrocarbons directly from waste carbon. A second plant, OX2, is set to be operational in early 2027.

Energy & Environment

Notable Achievements

Raised $48.6M to date, including a $28M oversubscribed Series B in 2025.
OX1 at Oxford Airport: world’s first direct CO₂-to-jet-fuel demonstration plant.
Investors cover the full value chain eg Orlen, Aramco, Eni, Safran, Eni, United, IAG.

Currently Operating in 102 Regions

Press Mentions

October 27, 2026

OXXCU

OXCCU successfully tested the first blend component for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), marking a significant milestone in biofuel innovation. This achievement highlights OXCCU's commitment to...

Read on Renewable Energy Magazine, at the heart of clean energy journalism »

March 30, 2026

OXCCU gets SAF royal seal of approval - Biofuels International Magazine

OXCCU has received official approval for its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), highlighted by a royal visit from His Majesty the King. This recognition underscores OXCCU's innovative contributions...

March 24, 2026

”Miljövänliga” flygbränslet kan vara skadligt – här är alternativet

OXCCU is pioneering sustainable aviation solutions by developing eco-friendly fuels that significantly reduce carbon emissions. Their innovative approach aims to transform the aviation industry,...

Read on SVT Nyheter »