In Indonesia, The Star reported that Airbus’s Singapore branch has partnered with Indonesian researchers to develop sustainable aviation fuel from biomass, aiming to source up to 100 million tons annually from Indonesia.
Airbus is currently collaborating with researchers at Bogor Agricultural University (IPB) in West Java on a comprehensive study of biomass availability, logistics, supply chain mapping and optimal factory locations in Indonesia to minimize transportation costs, according to the report.
Meika Syahbana Rusli, Head of IPB’s Surfactant and Bioenergy Research Center (SBRC), said Airbus is “very interested” in developing SAF from biomass and has recognized Indonesia’s significant potential as a key supplier.
“SAF currently produced from used cooking oil, waste palm oil and low-quality vegetable oils has limited production capacity due to competition with the food supply,” he said.
“Airbus estimates that by 2030, SAF must be produced from biomass. The company identified that Indonesia has the potential to produce 500 million tons of biomass annually, far exceeding their requirement of 100 million tons,” Meika added.
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