On April 25, Bangchak Group officially opened its Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production unit at its refinery in Phra Khanong, marking an important step in Thailand’s green aviation fuel sector. The unit is operated by Bangchak’s subsidiary, BSGF Company Ltd. and adheres to the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification System (ISCC) standards.
The opening ceremony was officiated by Princess Sirindhorn, a member of Thailand’s royal family, demonstrating the country’s strong focus on sustainable energy development, and is the first stand-alone pure SAF production facility in Thailand to realize the integration of the full value chain from raw material sourcing, processing to product distribution, said Chaiwat Kovavisarach, CEO and President of Bangchak Group.
The new plant uses proven Hydrogenated Ester and Fatty Acid (HEFA) technology to produce up to 1 million liters (264,000 gallons) per day from fatty acids such as waste cooking oil or vegetable oils. In addition to the main product, pure SAF, the plant will also produce by-products such as bio-liquefied petroleum gas and bio-naphtha. The facility is currently in the performance commissioning phase and full commercial operation is imminent.
