SAF delivered via pipeline to 2 airports in Bangkok as part of pilot initiative

Photo: Bangchak

The Thai petroleum and energy conglomerate Bangchak announced Oct. 21 that executives from Bangchak, Bangkok Aviation Fuel Services and BAFS Pipeline Transportation Ltd. presided over a pilot initiative to deliver sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) into the pipeline system leading to Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang international airports in Bangkok, Thailand.

This initiative aims to prepare the aviation industry, both domestic and international airlines within the SAF alliance, to support the industry’s goal of achieving net-zero greenhouse-gas emissions by 2050 in alignment with standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organization and the International Air Transport Association.

This collaboration involves blending SAF with petroleum-based jet fuel and pioneering its delivery via pipeline to Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang international airports.

This pilot project serves to prepare the infrastructure to support SAF production and utilization, enhancing economic opportunities and establishing leadership in clean energy within Southeast Asia.

Bangchak has invested over USD$250 million in developing SAF production from used cooking oil through its subsidiary, BSGF Co. Ltd.

The construction of the SAF production unit at Bangchak Refinery in Phra Khanong is progressing as planned, with production expected to commence in the second quarter of 2025.

The facility will be capable of producing 1 million liters (approximately 264,000 gallons) of SAF per day.