FatHopes Energy, MotionECO partner for SAF feedstock supply

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FatHopes Energy announced July 1 that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with MotionECO to establish a strategic partnership focused on the sourcing and long-term supply of second-generation biofuel feedstock to support sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production.

The MOU exchange took place during the MyAERO Symposium 2026, held at Everly Hotel Putrajaya in Malaysia from June 30 to July 2, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers and innovators to accelerate the future of aviation and sustainable mobility.

Under the collaboration, MotionECO will act as FatHopes Energy’s strategic sourcing partner for used cooking oil (UCO) and other qualifying sustainable feedstocks originating from China.

The partnership is designed to support the development of a secure, traceable and scalable feedstock supply chain, with a shared ambition of achieving stable-state supply volumes exceeding 200,000 metric tons per year.

At the center of the partnership is MotionECO’s deep experience in feedstock sourcing and supply-chain development, led by its founder and CEO, Shutong Liu.

“Widely recognized within the sustainable-fuels ecosystem, Shutong has played an active role in advancing cross-border feedstock networks and supporting the development of renewable fuel supply chains across Asia,” FatHopes Energy stated. “His industry experience includes working alongside leading global energy and fuel-ecosystem stakeholders, including BP, and contributing to initiatives that strengthen commercial pathways for sustainable fuel adoption.”

Founded as one of China’s early movers in sustainable feedstock sourcing and circular-resource development, MotionECO brings more than a decade of experience in building and scaling feedstock collection and aggregation networks.

Through its sourcing ecosystem and established agent network, the company has supported feedstock-procurement initiatives serving major international energy-market participants, reinforcing its position as a credible and experienced partner within the regional biofuel value chain.

The collaboration forms part of FatHopes Energy’s broader strategy to strengthen Malaysia’s SAF ecosystem through responsible sourcing, traceability and long-term feedstock security.

Through the proposed partnership, MotionECO will lead feedstock collection, sourcing, sustainability certification and logistics management, while FatHopes Energy will serve as the intended offtaker and downstream-development partner.

Together, both parties will work towards establishing supply-chain readiness and a roadmap for future commercial delivery.