Indonesia’s PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional (KPI) Cilacap Refinery, in collaboration with the Lemigas laboratory, has completed a series of quality standard tests and officially carried out the first shipment of Pertamina Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) made from a blend of used cooking oil (UCO).

KPI President Director Taufik Adityawarman stated that this is not only a proud moment for Pertamina but also for the entire nation. The SAF will be used for a mid-August Jakarta–Denpasar flight operated by Pelita Air Services, with approximately 32,000 liters supplied from the Cilacap refinery.

He emphasized that the Cilacap Green Refinery Project is a strategic step in Indonesia’s energy transition, capable of reducing carbon emissions by up to 84% compared to fossil-based jet fuel, in line with the government’s target of achieving net zero emissions by 2060 or earlier. All airlines using Pertamina SAF will receive ISCC CORSIA sustainability certification, confirming the entire supply chain meets international sustainability standards verified by independent auditors.

The UCO feedstock underwent comprehensive testing and was processed in the refinery’s Treated Distillate Hydrotreating (TDHT) unit using co-processing technology and domestically produced catalysts. Pertamina SAF meets ASTM D1655 and DefStan 91-091 international standards, making it the first ISCC CORSIA-certified SAF product in Indonesia and a pioneer in Southeast Asia.