VIDEO: Syntholene Energy Corp Appoints Global Expert Fuel Synthesis Reactor Specialist Dr. Jack Williams as Head Engineer
Chicago, IL – April 16th 2025 – SYNTHOLENE ENERGY CORP (“Syntholene”), a leader in synthetic fuel innovation, is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Jack H. Williams, PhD, as Head Engineer. Dr. Williams brings extensive expertise in synthetic fuel research, reactor design, and advanced catalysis, bolstering Syntholene’s supply chain expertise.
Dr. Williams holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Cambridge, where he worked under the guidance of Professor Dame Lynn Gladden. His groundbreaking research includes designing and operating the world’s first MRI-compatible Fischer-Tropsch reactor, a key contribution to the production of synthetic kerosene used in the first successful passenger flight powered by sustainable fuel with KLM Airlines.
Dr. Williams served as a Research Fellow at the University of Cambridge and the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE). There, he spearheaded advancements in heterogeneous catalytic and electrocatalytic reactors for synthetic fuel production and CO2 utilization. His work has led to the development of innovative magnetic resonance methodologies and collaborations with industry leaders such as Shell Energy Transition Centre Amsterdam (ETCA).
Notable Achievements Include:
- Inventing magnetic resonance techniques for real-time imaging of product composition within catalyst pores, published in Nature Catalysis.
- Designing the world’s first MRI-compatible electrolysis cell, enabling advancements in CO2 electroreduction technology.
- Leading multiple research projects with industrial collaborators, resulting in publications in top-tier scientific journals.
“Our talent roster was boosted significantly today, as we welcomed Dr. Jack Williams to our team as Head Engineer.” said Dan Sutton, CEO of Syntholene. “Jack’s pioneering work in synthetic fuel research is a critical strategic advantage on our mission of delivering the world’s first truly scalable high-performance, low-cost, and carbon-negative synthetic fuel.”
“Syntholene is uniquely positioned to combine low-cost, abundant, and steadily supplied heat via geothermal energy with recent innovations in gas-to-liquid technology. I am excited to lead on the technological front in Syntholene’s journey” stated Dr. Williams.
Dr. Williams’ appointment underscores Syntholene’s commitment to recruiting world-class talent and driving innovation at the vanguard of synthetic fuel technology. His expertise will play a pivotal role in the design, process engineering, vendor selection, and project management of increasing production capacity as the company scales operations.
About Syntholene Energy Corp
Syntholene Energy Corp is pursuing a new pathway for high-efficiency fuel synthesis paired to dedicated, high temperature geothermal resources. The target output is molecularly-pure synthetic fuel, produced at a lower cost than fossil fuels, for the first time. The company’s mission is to deliver the world’s first truly high-performance, low-cost, and carbon-neutral synthetic fuel through a scalable modular production system.
Clean synthetic fuels are drop-in-substitutable for diesel, gasoline, and kerosene without the need to retrofit existing engines, motors, or turbines. This allows continued utilization of the many trillions of dollars worth of fossil fuel infrastructure that our global economy relies on today, economically transitioning to a carbon-neutral fossil fuel replacement.
Syntholene’s team brings together world class advanced energy infrastructure development specialists across diverse disciplines including design, engineering, project finance, operations, and project management. The company’s competitive edge lives at the intersection of cutting-edge fuel-synthesis chemistry and low-cost thermal and electrical energy.
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