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HONG KONG, 2 JUNE 2025: Cathay Pacific partners with China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec) to refuel some of its flights departing from Hong Kong International Airport with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) produced and blended with conventional aviation fuel by Sinopec.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It demonstrates the expanding reach of SAF produced in the Chinese Mainland in the global SAF supply chain.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Photo credit: Cathay Group. Some CX aircraft at Hong Kong International Airport refuel with SAF.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

The airline uplifted a batch of SAF produced by the Sinopec Zhenhai Refining & Chemical Company (ZRCC) at Hong Kong International Airport in April. ZRCC is one of the leading SAF manufacturers in Asia to develop bio-jet fuel technology independently. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This batch of SAF was converted from used cooking oil using the hydrotreated esters and fatty acids (HEFA) pathway. As part of the first batch of SAF exported by ZRCC to Hong Kong, it has been certified by the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) that it can reduce lifecycle carbon emissions by approximately 80% compared to conventional jet fuel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is SAF?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SAF is an alternative aviation fuel produced from waste materials or other non-fossil carbon sources. As demonstrated by this batch, SAF has the potential to significantly reduce its lifecycle carbon emissions compared to fossil fuels, helping to address the environmental impact of passenger and cargo air transport. This agreement with Sinopec demonstrates the potential for further cooperation between the Chinese Mainland and Hong Kong in the SAF supply chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adoption of SAF from the Chinese Mainland<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cathay General Manager Sustainability Grace Cheung said: “Our purchase and use of SAF products from ZRCC goes beyond just a fuel uplift; it marks our initiative to expand the upstream and downstream value chain of SAF produced in the Chinese Mainland. Through cooperation with Sinopec, we hope to support greater adoption of SAF produced in the Chinese Mainland and reduce our dependence on fossil fuels.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Last year, Cathay Pacific also adopted two batches of SAF from the Chinese Mainland, which were uplifted at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and London Heathrow Airport, respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking to the future<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In recent years, the production and adoption of SAF have gained momentum across Asia. \u200bCathay Pacific is working closely with different partners to expand the use of SAF in Asia. In March 2025, Cathay Pacific reached an agreement with fuel supplier SK Energy, which will supply SAF to Cathay Pacific from 2025 to 2027 in South Korea. At the same time, Cathay Pacific will continue to draw on its own experience to support Hong Kong in scaling up SAF usage with supportive policy in order to further strengthen Hong Kong International Airport’s status as a leading international aviation hub.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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