EcoCeres secures SAF supply agreement in China

EcoCeres has launched a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) pilot programme in China named “Project Spark” with The Second Research Institute of Civil Aviation Administration of China (CASRI), China National Aviation Fuel Group (CNAF), China Southern Airlines, Air China Cargo, Sichuan Airlines, and Huarong Chemical. On 16 March, SAF produced at EcoCeres’ Zhangjiagang facility and blended by CNAF was used to refuel multiple commercial flights at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport. The initiative also enabled the compliant transfer of environmental credits via AnchorTrace, a Scope 3 SAF environmental credit registration and retirement platform jointly developed by CNAF and CASRI. “Launching this SAF pilot program in China together with such influential partners is a proud moment for EcoCeres and a powerful signal for the future of sustainable aviation,” said Matti Lievonen, CEO of EcoCeres. “By combining our waste to fuel technology with the scale and expertise of leading aviation fuel and airline ecosystems, we are turning climate ambition into practical action.” Key milestones include: Pilot implementation of China’s independent SAF sustainability certification system. Pilot application of Anchor Trace to transfer Scope 1 emissions to airlines and Scope 3 emissions to corporate customers. Pilot conversion of SAF-related green premiums into low-carbon investments jointly borne by multiple stakeholders, helping to overcome bottlenecks to the large-scale deployment of green aviation fuel. EcoCeres’ SAF is produced from waste and residue feedstocks via its proprietary process, delivering up to 90% lifecycle greenhouse gas emission reductions compared to conventional jet fuel. By integrating SAF into existing fuel supply infrastructure, the partners demonstrate how low carbon fuels can be adopted without compromising safety, reliability or operational efficiency. The company said it plans to continue working closely with airlines, fuel suppliers, regulators and research institutions to support the long term net zero ambitions of China and the wider region. In addition to this new cooperation in mainland China, EcoCeres’ SAF is already being supplied to leading international carriers including Air New Zealand, British Airways, Cathay Pacific and Qantas. For Editorial Inquiries Contact: Editor Matt Driskill at [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries Contact: Head of Sales Sally Passey at [email protected]