Sustainable aviation fuel

Singapore to trial its green jet fuel procurement with 9 firms including Temasek, Google and SIA

It will be an overall test of the Republic’s centralised procurement system, before mandated use of the fuel begins in October

Mohd Noorazam Osman, CEO of the Iskandar Regional Development Authority, says that the JS-SEZ should not be seen as a Johor-only play. There is broader opportunity to build a corridor effect.

Malaysian agency eyes pilot scheme to fast-track clearance for aviation parts in JS-SEZ

This is part of efforts to prevent execution delays of projects in the economic zone

Aviation has to decarbonise to grow, says Doris Tan, general manager of Shell Aviation for the Asia-Pacific and Middle East.
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From fashion to aviation: Doris Tan leads Shell’s green jet fuel take-off

Tan believes that green jet fuel is the best bet to decarbonise flying, as Asia gears up for a travel boom

Aster has scooped up energy-related assets, including Shell’s Singapore refining and refinery assets on Jurong Island.

Keppel, Chandra Asri’s Aster to assess development of Jurong Island sustainable aviation fuel plant

The proposed facility will have a planned production capacity of up to 100,000 tonnes of the fuel a year

EcoCeres’ sustainable aviation fuel production facility in Tanjung Langsat has an annual capacity of 420,000 tonnes.

EcoCeres opens Malaysia’s first sustainable aviation fuel plant in Johor

This is amid the country’s push to decarbonise aviation and expand its renewable fuels footprint

Airlines have been exploring the few options available to lower emissions, including SAF.

The price honeybees may pay for biofuel

Biofuels also can be made from animal fats, algae, waste cooking oils or agricultural waste such as wood chips and straw

Now, every traveller plays a direct role in supporting cleaner air travel.

Why Singapore’s push for greener aviation must begin at check-in

The country’s new levy on air travel is not a penalty, but an invitation to help kick-start the sustainable aviation fuel ecosystem

Starting next October, travellers flying out of Singapore will have to pay a few more dollars for sustainable aviation fuel.

Can Singapore aviation go green without losing ground?

From 2026, flyers will pay more for greener fuel. Host Derryn Wong and aviation expert Terence Fan break down what this means for Singapore’s position as a global air hub.

The deal signing, held at Temasek Shophouse on Nov 11, was also attended by Temasek's former chief executive Ho Ching (far left).

Singapore’s Pulau Bukom to house new sustainable aviation fuel plant by Aster, Aether Fuels

The move comes amid a deal spree by Aster, a joint venture between Indonesia’s Chandra Asri and commodities trader Glencore

First announced in 2024, the levy is part of the Singapore Sustainable Air Hub Blueprint for how to reach net-zero aviation emissions by 2050.

Economy passengers to be charged S$1 to S$10.40 sustainable fuel levy from Oct 2026

Levy for business and first-class flights originating in Singapore ranges from S$4 to S$41.60; cargo levy from S$0.01 to S$0.15 per kg