Bangchak makes its mark as Future Energy Leader Pioneering Thailand’s Aviation Industry

Notably, the United States passed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) last year, which provides incentives to producers through a tax credit of US$ 1.75 per gallon of SAF. Similarly, Europe has adopted a mandate requiring a minimum portion of SAF in the overall fuel supply, with targets set at 2% by 2025, 5% by 2030, and 70% by 2050. Japan has also established a goal for international flights passing through Japanese airports, stipulating a SAF blending ratio of 10% by 2030.

SAF production unit at Bangchak refinery will incorporate Malaysian-based Desmet‘s Pre-Treatment technology to effectively eliminate impurities and contaminants from used cooking oil collected from the “Fry to Fly” campaign and other channels.

Additionally, the production process will involve a deoxygenation process, employing UOP Ecofining Technology from Honeywell UOP, USA., to alter and crack the…