- Emirates launches sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from Neste at Singapore Changi Airport.
- 3.3 million litres of blended SAF were recently integrated into Changi’s fueling system.
- SAF reduces Emirates’ lifecycle carbon emissions by up to 80% compared to conventional jet fuel.
Emirates has launched its use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from Neste on flights departing from Singapore Changi Airport, marking its debut SAF initiative in Asia. Over recent weeks, Changi Airport’s fueling system has integrated approximately 3.3 million litres of blended SAF.
Emirates is closely monitoring the delivery of SAF into the airport’s infrastructure, ensuring it accurately calculates environmental benefits using industry-standard methodologies.
Neste, a leading SAF provider in aviation, has partnered with major airlines like Singapore Airlines, Air New Zealand, and Cathay Pacific. Earlier this year, Emirates collaborated with Nestle to supply 2.6 million litres of neat SAF to Amsterdam Schiphol airport.
“Emirates’ investment in Neste-produced SAF in Singapore is our first step in SAF adoption in Asia, a region set to become a significant SAF supplier,” stated Emirates Deputy President Adel Al Redha. Al Redha added, “While this agreement marks a milestone in our SAF journey in Asia, we still have more work to do. We aim to establish longer-term agreements for a steady SAF supply.”
Neste produces SAF from sustainable and 100% renewable waste and residue raw materials, such as used cooking oil and animal fat waste. The SAF supplied under this agreement is compatible with existing Emirates aircraft and airport fueling infrastructure, significantly reducing lifecycle carbon emissions by up to 80% compared to conventional jet fuel.
“We are pleased that Emirates has started using our Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel at Changi Airport,” said Alexander Kueper, Vice President of Neste’s renewable aviation business. Kueper emphasised, “This makes Emirates the first international visiting carrier at the airport to use SAF produced at our Singapore refinery and supplied through our integrated chain.”
Emirates’ SAF strategy includes operational use wherever available across its network, collaborating with corporate customers or freight forwarders to share emission reductions, and supporting longer-term SAF initiatives with reputable partners.
The airline has committed US $200 million (AU $302m) to research and development projects to reduce the environmental impact of fossil fuels in commercial aviation.