EVA Air Expands Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Partnerships with Global and Local Suppliers

(IN SHORT) EVA Air has expanded its use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) through new procurement agreements with AEG FUELS, COSMO, and Formosa Petrochemical Corporation. This initiative enhances the airline’s sustainability efforts and aims to reduce carbon emissions across its network. EVA Air has already begun using SAF on flights departing from Europe and plans to integrate SAF at key hubs in North America, Japan, and Taiwan starting in the second quarter of 2025. Additionally, the airline successfully introduced locally produced SAF at Taiwan’s airports, marking a significant milestone in the region’s SAF adoption.

(PRESS RELEASE) TAOYUAN CITY, 2025-Apr-25 — /Travel PR News/ — EVA Air has announced new Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) procurement agreements with three key suppliers: Associated Energy Group, LLC (AEG FUELS) from the United States, COSMO Oil Marketing Co., Ltd. (COSMO) from Japan, and Formosa Petrochemical Corporation from Taiwan. This strategic move underscores EVA Air’s strong commitment to sustainability and its efforts to broaden the use of SAF across its operations through long-term collaborations with both global and regional suppliers.

“Today, sustainable development is not just a choice—it is a responsibility,” said Clay Sun, President of EVA Air. “By partnering with AEG FUELS, COSMO, and Formosa Petrochemical Corporation, we are reaffirming our dedication to achieving net-zero emissions. Through the active integration of SAF across our global network, we aim to reduce our carbon footprint and contribute to positive change across the entire aviation supply chain.”

As part of the global effort to reach net-zero emissions by 2050, SAF is emerging as a key solution for reducing carbon emissions in aviation. EVA Air is already aligned with the European Union’s SAF supply policy, with flights departing from Europe having been using a 2% SAF blend since the first quarter of 2025. The new agreements are an important step forward, as EVA Air plans to begin regular SAF integration at major hubs in North America, Japan, and Taiwan starting in the second quarter of 2025. This expansion is expected to significantly reduce emissions from flight operations and pave the way for broader SAF adoption.

EVA Air has chosen to partner with three major suppliers to ensure a flexible and resilient fuel supply network. AEG FUELS, a leading international aviation fuel provider, will support the airline with a reliable global logistics network. COSMO, one of Japan’s top energy providers, will supply SAF in the Kansai region, including for the Osaka-Kansai Japan Expo through October 2025. Formosa Petrochemical Corporation, the first Taiwanese company to produce SAF in-house, strengthens the local supply chain resilience while supporting EVA Air’s operations in the region.

A significant milestone for EVA Air in advancing SAF adoption came on April 23, 2025, when the airline successfully introduced domestically produced SAF in collaboration with Taiwan’s Civil Aviation Administration. The SAF blend was applied to two international flights: BR156 from Taipei Songshan to Seoul Gimpo and BR148 from Kaohsiung to Kansai. This marks the official debut of SAF at Taiwan’s local airports, showcasing EVA Air’s commitment to sustainability and highlighting the growing resilience of Taiwan’s SAF supply infrastructure.

In addition to SAF initiatives, EVA Air has made significant environmental strides, including fleet modernization with new-generation fuel-efficient aircraft like the Boeing 787 and Airbus A350-1000, as well as optimizing flight routes to reduce fuel consumption and emissions.

Looking ahead, EVA Air plans to expand its SAF usage further and continue engaging in global sustainability initiatives, aiming to foster collaboration across the industry to usher in a new era of sustainable aviation.

SOURCE: EVA Airways