Biodiesel and used cooking oil set to fuel sustainable aviation industry

Biodiesel, which is a combination of diesel and palm oil-derived methyl ester, as well as previously discarded used cooking oil, is now competing to revolutionise the aviation industry. These two oils can be processed to create sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), an eco-friendly biofuel for aircraft. Many companies are keen to produce SAF as airlines become increasingly aware of its potential to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.

SAF is a biofuel designed to power aircraft, possessing properties similar to conventional jet fuel but with a smaller carbon footprint. The fuel can substantially minimise greenhouse gas emissions, depending on the feedstock and production technologies used. SAF, which can be derived from used cooking oil and agricultural waste, can produce up to 80% fewer greenhouse gas emissions compared to conventional jet fuel, according to…