EcoCeres’ Zhangjiagang production facility, with blending support from CNAF, has successfully supplied sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for multiple commercial flights departing from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport. This milestone not only marks a key step in China’s emerging SAF market but also demonstrates the compliant transfer of environmental credits through AnchorTrace, a Scope 3 SAF environmental credit registration and retirement platform co-developed by CNAF and the China Academy of Special Equipment Research Institute (CASRI).
“Launching this SAF pilot program in China together with such influential partners is a proud moment for EcoCeres and a powerful signal for the future of sustainable aviation,” said Matti Lievonen, CEO of EcoCeres. “By combining our waste-to-fuel technology with the scale and expertise of leading aviation fuel and airline ecosystems, we are turning climate ambition into practical action.”
The collaboration establishes a practical blueprint for SAF integration across China’s aviation sector. Key milestones achieved through this initiative include:
- Pilot implementation of China’s independent SAF sustainability certification system, reinforcing transparency and regulatory compliance.
- Pilot application of AnchorTrace to manage the transfer of Scope 1 emissions to airlines and Scope 3 emissions to corporate customers, enabling robust carbon accounting.
- Pilot conversion of SAF-related green premiums into low-carbon investments shared among multiple stakeholders, addressing financial and logistical bottlenecks to large-scale SAF deployment.
EcoCeres produces SAF from waste and residue feedstocks via its proprietary technology, achieving up to 90% lifecycle greenhouse gas emission reductions compared with conventional jet fuel. By integrating SAF into existing aviation fuel supply infrastructure, the project demonstrates that low-carbon fuels can be adopted without compromising safety, operational reliability, or efficiency.
As a key initiator of the Spark Program, EcoCeres reinforces its role as a regional renewable fuels platform, linking production capabilities with leading aviation partners in China. The company plans to continue collaborating with airlines, fuel suppliers, regulators, and research institutions to support the long-term net-zero objectives of both China and the broader Asia-Pacific region.
Beyond China, EcoCeres SAF is already being supplied to international carriers including Air New Zealand, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, and Qantas, further solidifying the company’s reputation as a trusted decarbonization partner for airlines across Asia-Pacific and Europe.
