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Bangchak Corporation, a major player in Thailand's energy sector, is set to utilise used cooking oil as a key ingredient in producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by next year. This initiative aligns with the company’s commitment to environmental sustainability and the concept of a circular economy, where waste is transformed into valuable resources.

 

Through its subsidiary, BSGF, responsible for SAF production and distribution, Bangchak recently formalised an agreement with New Biodiesel to procure used cooking oil from Thailand's southern provinces. This move follows Bangchak's strategic acquisition of a 45% stake in Thanachok Vegetable Oil, New Biodiesel’s parent company, which focuses on palm oil and used cooking oil collection.

 

The initiative aims to address improper disposal of cooking oil, which poses environmental risks. Thamarat Paryoonsuk, Bangchak's senior vice-president for refinery and oil trading, highlights that this effort not only supports the environment but also enhances the value of waste products.

SAF, which closely resembles traditional jet fuel but with a significantly reduced carbon footprint, can be produced from used cooking oil and agricultural residues. To bolster their raw material supply, Bangchak has agreements with 17 companies, including Five Star Chicken, S&P Syndicate, and Thai Beverage, to buy used oil.

 

In addition, Bangchak is encouraging smaller vendors and street food sellers to participate, offering 20 baht per litre of used oil. The company previously launched the "Fry to Fly" campaign, promoting proper management of cooking oil waste.

 

Bangchak is investing heavily in SAF, with a 10-billion-baht production facility in Bangkok's Phra Khanong district, capable of producing up to 1 million litres daily. The plant is expected to start operations in the first quarter of 2024, with Sumitomo Corporation in Japan as an initial major client.

 

This SAF project is integral to Bangchak's goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2030, aligning with global initiatives like the International Air Transport Association’s "Fly Net Zero" campaign, reported Bangkok Post.

 

-- 2024-10-15

 

 

[Geoffggi]

I hope they commence testing using privately owned aircraft prior to subjecting the public sector .............LOL

[2baht]

My last flight smelt of Phad Thai!