Petronas delivers Malaysia’s first locally blended Sustainable Aviation Fuel to KLIA
by Lim How Pim · Borneo Post OnlineKUCHING (Sept 12): Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas) has delivered Malaysia’s first locally blended Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) for the Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG).
In a statement, Petronas said this established its in-house capability and readiness to provide continuous, scalable supply in Malaysia.
“Locally blended at Petronas’ blending facilities, the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification-certified SAF, which meets Corsia-eligible fuel requirements, was delivered directly to KLIA via Malaysian Refining Company’s (MRCSB) multi-product pipeline, ensuring readily available SAF through its integrated supply chain,” said Petronas.
The statement said the SAF will be uplifted for Malaysia Airlines’ daily late evening MH2 service from Kuala Lumpur to London between Sept 1 and 16, marking a tangible step in integrating SAF into its regular operations.
This underscores Petronas’ readiness to pave the way for scalable, cost-efficient SAF supply within Malaysia, backed by end-to-end capability from global procurement and certification to local blending and distribution, all in compliance with rigorous international sustainability standards.
Refining, Marketing and Trading vice president Ahmad Adly Alias said Petronas recognises its role in driving the global push towards decarbonisation, especially in progressing Malaysia’s net-zero ambition as a key enabler contributing to the development of future fuels.
“Decarbonising the aviation industry requires reliable pathways, and SAF represents one of the most immediate solutions available today. This pilot project is a strategic long-term investment to build in-house capabilities through advancements in technology and infrastructure, as well as talent development to deliver reliable, cost-effective solutions to our partners and customers,” he said.
“This achievement has also effectively positioned us ahead in supporting the government’s targets for SAF under the 13th Malaysia Plan, reinforcing our commitment to national energy security and industrial growth.”
MAG Group chief sustainability officer Philip See added: “Every flight powered by SAF proves that aviation decarbonisation is not just a future ambition, but an achievable reality today, demonstrating that practical and scalable actions can already be taken across operations to significantly reduce emissions.”