By DayakDaily Team
KUCHING, Sept 12: PETRONAS has successfully delivered Malaysia’s first blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) for the Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), establishing PETRONAS’ in-house capability and readiness to provide continuous, scalable supply in Malaysia.
According to a media release, the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC)-certified SAF, locally blended at PETRONAS’ blending facilities, 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.
“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,” said Ahmad Adly Alias, Vice President of Refining, Marketing and Trading at PETRONAS.
“This achievement has also effectively positioned us ahead in supporting the government’s targets for SAF under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), reinforcing our commitment to national energy security and industrial growth,” he added.
The SAF will be uplifted for Malaysia Airlines’ daily late evening MH2 service from Kuala Lumpur to London from September 1-16, 2025, marking a tangible step in integrating SAF into its regular operations.
“MAG is proud to play an active role in advancing sustainable aviation in Malaysia. 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.
“At the same time, strong collaboration across the aviation industry is essential to scale up SAF production, making it more widely available, accessible, and affordable for the industry. MAG is encouraged by this progress and remains committed to champion initiatives that accelerate SAF adoption, supporting both Malaysia’s and the global journey towards a greener, more sustainable future for aviation,” said Philip See, Group Chief Sustainability Officer of MAG.
This achievement 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.
As Malaysia’s main gateway, KLIA’s infrastructure enables the growth of SAF while supporting the aviation industry to meet the CORSIA requirements.
“The introduction of locally blended SAF at KLIA is a significant milestone in our sustainability journey. We are committed to embedding carbon reduction into every aspect of airport operations. KLIA’s achievement of Level 3 Airport Carbon Accreditation by ACI reflects the progress we are making, and this collaboration to enable SAF availability further strengthens our role in supporting airlines as they decarbonise.
“Together with our partners, we are building the ecosystem that will allow Malaysia’s airports to grow sustainably while contributing to the country’s net-zero aspiration and ensuring our gateways remain resilient and future-ready,” said the managing director of Malaysia Airports, Dato’ Mohd Izani Ghani. — DayakDaily
