Vietjet's Standing Deputy General Director To Viet Thang (right) and Petrolimex Aviation's General Director Nguyen Van Hoc (left) sign a cooperation agreement on sustainable aviation fuel consumption (SAF).
For the first time in Vietnam, Petrolimex Aviation has blended and supplied 1,200 m³ of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for Vietjet flights, marking a significant milestone in the production and use of SAF in Vietnam.
In addition, Petrolimex Aviation has transferred the Proof of Sustainability (PoS) certificate according to the ISCC EU standard, confirming that the fuel source meets stringent international standards for sustainability and CO₂ emission reduction.
The Director General of the Vietnam Civil Aviation Authority, Mr. Uong Viet Dung, congratulated the cooperation between the two units.
Mr. Uong Viet Dung, Director General of the Vietnam Civil Aviation Authority, emphasized: "The launch of SAF not only has commercial significance but also long-term strategic importance, laying the foundation for building a sustainable domestic SAF supply chain, meeting the requirements of the international market and encouraging cooperation among airlines, fuel suppliers, regulatory agencies and financial institutions to expand the scale of SAF use in Vietnam."
Mr. Pham Van Thanh, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Petrolimex, stated that Petrolimex has proactively invested in research and mastered the SAF blending technology at the Nha Be Petroleum Depot, and has become the first enterprise in Vietnam to import SBC - a synthetic hydrocarbon from bio-/renewable materials - to produce SAF. "This success demonstrates the Group's strong commitment to the green transformation journey, accompanying the Government , airlines, and the entire society towards sustainable development," Mr. Thanh emphasized.
Representing Vietjet, Mr. To Viet Thang, Permanent Deputy General Director, affirmed: "The agreement between Vietjet and Petrolimex Aviation is an important step in the journey towards green and sustainable development. With 576 modern aircraft already ordered, Vietjet's green fleet using SAF will significantly contribute to reducing emissions, protecting the environment, and pioneering the use of clean fuel, accompanying the country in the era of global integration."
Previously, on October 17, 2024, Vietjet and Petrolimex Aviation operated the first two flights in Vietnam with SAF refueling.
Produced from renewable, sustainably sourced materials such as used cooking oil, agricultural by-products, wood biomass, and municipal waste, SAF can help reduce carbon emissions by up to 80% compared to traditional fuels, while fully meeting international standards for aviation safety.
As the first airline in Vietnam to publish an ESG sustainability report, Vietjet will continue to expand its use of SAF, contributing to the realization of the National Strategy on Green Growth, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050 and sustainable development alongside the country.
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Source: https://baochinhphu.vn/doi-bay-vietjet-tien-phong-su-dung-nhien-lieu-hang-khong-ben-vung-saf-102250817020345926.htm
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