Malaysia aims to start producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in 2027 with an initial capacity of one million metric tons per year, Minister Johari Abdul Ghani announced. The plan includes gradual increases in production capacity and aims for a 47% SAF blend in aviation fuel by 2050, positioning Malaysia as a leading producer of SAF.
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia plans to start producing sustainable aviation fuel in 2027, with an initial production capacity of one million metric tons per year, Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said on Tuesday.
Malaysia, the world's second-largest palm oil producer, is in a strategic position to become one of the world's leading SAF producers, he said. Johari added that EcoCeres Renewable Fuels Sdn Bhd and Petronas, in partnership with Enilive and Euglena, are constructing a SAF refinery and production plant with capacity of 350,000 and 650,000 metric tons per year, respectively.
He said the government was also considering various tax incentives to attract investors to Malaysia and establish the country as an SAF development hub.
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