Total Energies, Sinopec join forces to produce SAF at refinery in China

Total Energies announced March 26 that it and China Petroleum and Chemical Corp. (Sinopec) have signed an agreement to jointly develop a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production unit at a Sinopec’s refinery in China.

The planned unit, jointly owned by Sinopec and Total Energies, will have the capacity to produce 230,000 tons (approximately 75 million to 80 million gallons) of SAF per year, and will process local waste or residues from the circular economy including used cooking oils and animal fats.

Sinopec has developed its own SAF production technology called “SRJET.”

Total Energies, already one of Europe’s leading SAF producers, will bring its experience and expertise in the technical, operational and distribution fields.

“This milestone collaboration with Total Energies is in line with our strategy in the development of low-carbon solutions for China and the world,” said Yongsheng Ma, Sinopec’s group chairman.

“Sinopec is committed to providing green and low-carbon energy solutions while improving quality and efficiency of its asset portfolio,” Ma added.

Patrick Pouyanné, chairman and CEO of Total Energies, stated, “We are very pleased to collaborate with Sinopec, a major player in the global refining industry, to produce sustainable aviation fuels and structure production chain for SAF in China. The development of sustainable aviation fuels is at the heart of our company’s transition strategy, as we strive to meet the aviation industry’s demand to reduce its carbon footprint. Total Energies has set itself a target of 1.5 million tons of annual SAF production by 2030.”