Singapore Airlines Partners with Neste and World Energy to Expand Sustainable Aviation Fuel Use and Drive Decarbonization
(IN SHORT) Singapore Airlines has entered strategic partnerships with Neste and World Energy to purchase Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and SAF certificates, contributing to its ongoing decarbonization efforts. The acquisitions, which include 1,000 tonnes of neat SAF and 2,000 tonnes of SAF emissions reductions, are expected to reduce over 9,500 tonnes of CO2 emissions. Additionally, SIA participates in the Green Fuel Forward campaign, which promotes SAF use in the Asia-Pacific region. These efforts align with SIA’s goal of 5% SAF use by 2030 and achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
(PRESS RELEASE) SINGAPORE, 2025-May-9 — /Travel PR News/ — The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group has taken significant strides in its sustainability journey by finalizing agreements with Neste and World Energy to acquire Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and SAF certificates, respectively. These agreements are part of the Group’s ongoing efforts to decarbonize its operations and gain valuable insights into the renewable fuel sector, including its standards and certification systems.
In its first transaction, the Group acquired 1,000 tonnes of Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA)-eligible neat SAF from Neste, produced at their Singapore refinery. The SAF was blended locally and uplifted at Singapore Changi Airport. This marks the Group’s second purchase of neat SAF from the Singapore refinery, contributing to the development of the SAF ecosystem in the region and enhancing the resilience of the supply chain.
In addition to the neat SAF purchase, the Group procured approximately 2,000 tonnes of CORSIA-eligible SAF in the form of emissions reductions from World Energy, a U.S.-based SAF producer. This was facilitated using the Book & Claim Chain of Custody model, enabling the Group to claim emissions reductions without the need for physical delivery of the fuel.
Both transactions were completed in the first quarter of 2025, and together, they are expected to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by over 9,500 tonnes. This aligns with the SIA Group’s ongoing efforts to reduce its carbon footprint and contribute to a sustainable aviation ecosystem.
The Group is also an active participant in the Green Fuel Forward campaign, launched by the World Economic Forum and Singapore’s GenZero, to promote SAF usage in the Asia-Pacific region. This initiative seeks to increase awareness and understanding of SAF and to drive its adoption by fostering partnerships between airlines and corporations across the region.
Ms. Lee Wen Fen, Chief Sustainability Officer of Singapore Airlines, stated: “These agreements are key steps in our broader strategy to scale up the use of sustainable aviation fuel. By collaborating with diverse suppliers and exploring various sourcing models, we are gaining valuable insights into the SAF landscape and its certification pathways. Our ongoing efforts support the long-term decarbonization goals of the aviation industry, and we are committed to meeting our medium-term target of 5% SAF use by 2030 and achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.”
SIA continues to collaborate with global partners to implement sustainable solutions, further validating SAF demand and enhancing its technical expertise to support the airline industry’s long-term sustainability goals.
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SOURCE: Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group
