PTT GCNews · 2026-01-27 00:00

PTT Global Chemical (GC) showcases its integrated biorefinery's success in pioneering commercial Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production in Thailand from used cooking oil.

PTT Global Chemical (GC) highlighted the achievements of its integrated biorefinery, which converts used cooking oil into Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and high-value bio-chemicals, establishing Thailand's first commercial SAF production.

This initiative demonstrates a scalable and economically viable model for sustainability, significantly contributing to Thailand's Net Zero targets and reducing reliance on fossil-based resources.

Fast Facts

·Company: PTT Global Chemical (GC)
·Project: Integrated Biorefinery
·Input feedstock: Used Cooking Oil (UCO)
·Key outputs: Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), Bio-Propylene, Bio-Butadiene, Bio-PTA, Bio-Circular Polypropylene (Bio-PP)
·Initial SAF production capacity: 6 million liters/year
·Planned SAF production capacity: 24 million liters/year
·Carbon reduction for SAF: Up to 85% compared to conventional jet fuel
·Annual CO2 reduction from SAF expansion: Approximately 60,000 tons CO2e
·Certification standards: ISCC CORSIA (for SAF), ISCC PLUS (for Bio-PP)
·Thai SAF blending mandate: 1% from January 1, 2026; target 5-8% from 2033

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People Mentioned

Parkpong Wangratanasophon

Chief Operating Officer, Upstream and Intermediate Chemicals Business Group at PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited (GC)

Corso Uccelli

President at HMC Polymers

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PTT Global Chemical (GC) showcases its integrated biorefinery's success in pioneering commercial Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production in Thailand from used cooking oil.