EcoCeres, Inc. has partnered with Xiamen Airlines to collect and transport waste cooking oil from selected restaurant partners for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production.
The waste oil will be processed at EcoCeres’ production plants to produce high-quality sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), a drop-in replacement for conventional jet fuel that can significantly reduce lifecycle carbon emissions.
Key highlights:
- Waste-to-energy: by repurposing used cooking oil into SAF, this partnership promotes resource efficiency and reduces environmental waste.
- Carbon emission reduction: SAF produced from waste oil can achieve up to an 80% reduction in carbon emissions compared to traditional fossil based jet fuel.
- Supply chain sustainability: the partnership strengthens the sustainable supply chain for aviation fuel, aligning with global aviation goals.
“Partnering with Xiamen Airlines enables us to scale the production of SAF from waste feedstocks more rapidly, supporting the aviation industry’s transition to net-zero emissions,” said Matti Lievonen, CEO of EcoCeres. “This collaboration exemplifies how the industry can work together to turn sustainability commitments into tangible progress.”