MAIRE, Samruk-Kazyna and ACIK join forces to advance SAF development in Kazakhstan
In Italy, MAIRE announced that has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Sovereign Wealth Fund of Kazakhstan Samruk-Kazyna and the Italo-Kazakh Trade Association (ACIK) to cooperate on the development of a SAF platform in the Republic of Kazakhstan, leveraging on Nextchem’s technology portofolio and expertise as well as on the group’s execution capabilities.
The Italian company noted that the initiative will assess the overall feasibility of SAF production based on HEFA (Hydroprocessed Esters and Fatty Acids) feedstocks available in Kazakhstan, supporting the country’s ambition to strengthen its role as a regional hub for sustainable aviation fuel. Under the MoU, the parties will collaborate on evaluating infrastructure options, stakeholder engagement and the definition of a suitable investment framework, potentially within the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC). Nextchem will leverage its expertise to identify and advance key technology pathways, while also assessing technical, commercial and financial feasibility.
Category: SAF
