China to launch $178 million sustainable aviation fuel plant

October 20, 2026 |

In Azerbaijan, 1News reported that a plant producing environmentally friendly aviation fuel from food waste is preparing to launch in China’s Hainan province. The facility’s capacity will be up to 300,000 tons of fuel per year.

The report noted that the project is being implemented by Hainan Eco Prime in the Yangpu port industrial and logistics pilot development zone, located on the island’s northwestern coast.

The total volume of investment in the construction of the enterprise amounts to more than $178 million, and the area of the production complex reaches 100,000 square meters.

According to the publication, construction is proceeding on schedule. Underground pipeline laying and the erection of the main infrastructure have already been completed at the site. Finishing work and equipment installation are currently underway.

It is expected that by the end of 2026 the enterprise will undergo a pre-launch safety inspection and be prepared for trial operation, the report added.

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