Bangchak Supplies Thailand’s First Locally Produced SAF to Thai Airways Commercial Flight

Bangchak Group announced on July 16 that it has achieved a major milestone in Thailand’s aviation and energy sectors by supplying the country’s first locally produced sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to Thai Airways. The fuel was used on Thai Airways flight TG409 from Bangkok to Singapore, marking the first commercial use of domestically produced SAF by a Thai airline.

The milestone reflects a strategic collaboration between Bangchak Group and Thai Airways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from aviation and support Thailand’s transition toward a net-zero economy.

The SAF was produced at Bangchak’s standalone SAF production facility, the first of its kind in Thailand. The plant began commercial operations in May with an initial production capacity of 1 million liters per day. Used cooking oil (UCO) serves as the primary feedstock, supporting the circular economy by converting waste into renewable aviation fuel.

According to Bangchak, the SAF can reduce lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80% compared with conventional jet fuel. The production and supply chain has also been certified under internationally recognized and EU sustainability standards.

The fuel was transported from Bangchak’s refinery in Phra Khanong to Suvarnabhumi Airport through the pipeline system operated by Bangkok Fuel Pipeline and Logistics Company Ltd. It was then delivered to the airport’s fuel depot, operated by Bangkok Aviation Fuel Services, before entering the aircraft refueling system using the same procedures and standards as conventional aviation fuel.

The successful supply demonstrates Thailand’s growing SAF production capabilities and represents an important step toward decarbonizing the country’s aviation industry.