en.Wedoany.com Reported - Thailand's Bangchak Group has officially launched the country's first commercial sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production project at its Phra Khanong refinery, utilizing its first dedicated 100% HEFA-SPK process production unit.

As pressure to reduce emissions in the global aviation industry continues to mount, sustainable aviation fuel is becoming a key focus for energy transition and low-carbon development in countries worldwide. The commissioning of this unit marks Thailand's formal entry into the global next-generation aviation fuel supply system, supporting the nation's goal of achieving net-zero emissions while responding to the continuously growing demand for sustainable aviation fuel in both domestic and international markets. The group's first batch of SAF products is about to be exported.

HEFA-SPK, which stands for Hydroprocessed Esters and Fatty Acids Synthetic Paraffinic Kerosene, is produced using renewable feedstocks such as used cooking oil. It is one of the most mature and widely recognized SAF technology pathways currently in application.

In addition to constructing the SAF production unit, Bangchak Group has built a complete ecosystem around used cooking oil (UCO), covering raw material collection, supply chain management, and fuel conversion. This system efficiently transforms renewable feedstocks into SAF and renewable diesel (hydrotreated vegetable oil), enhancing energy security and sustainability. This layout is forward-looking, especially given that most countries globally have yet to implement mandatory SAF usage policies.

Reports indicate that the group's first shipment of SAF was dispatched to a renowned international buyer on May 19. This delivery demonstrates that Thailand possesses international competitiveness in SAF product quality, certification systems, and supporting infrastructure, enabling its participation in the global low-carbon aviation supply chain.

This commencement of production represents a significant step for Bangchak Group in its evolution from a Thai renewable energy pioneer to a global future energy leader, fulfilling its development vision of "crafting a sustainable world with green innovation."

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