Vietjet cooperates with Petrolimex to use SAF fuel

The signing ceremony of the cooperation agreement between Vietjet and Petrolimex Aviation took place today in Ho Chi Minh City with the participation of Director of the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam Uong Viet Dung, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Petrolimex Pham Van Thanh, General Director of Petrolimex Aviation Nguyen Van Hoc, General Director of Vietjet Dinh Viet Phuong, Permanent Deputy General Director of Vietjet To Viet Thang, Deputy General Director, CFO of Vietjet Ho Ngoc Yen Phuong and partners and guests.

In Vietnam, Petrolimex is the first unit to import hydrocarbons synthesized from biological/renewable materials (synthetic blending components - SBC), and is also the unit that masters the technology of blending SAF from SBC according to strict international standards. The first 1,200 m³ of SAF was provided by Petrolimex Aviation for Vietjet flights, marking an important milestone in the production and use of sustainable aviation fuel in Vietnam. Petrolimex Aviation has also transferred the Proof of Sustainability (PoS) according to the ISCC EU standard, affirming that this fuel source meets strict requirements on sustainability and CO₂ emission reduction.

Director of the Civil Aviation Authority Uong Viet Dung said: “The launch of the SAF product is not only of commercial significance but also of long-term strategic significance, creating the premise for building a sustainable domestic SAF supply chain; meeting the requirements of the international market; encouraging cooperation between airlines, fuel suppliers, management agencies and financial institutions to expand the scale of SAF use in Vietnam”.

Speaking at the event, Member of the Government Party Committee, Party Secretary, Chairman of Petrolimex Board of Directors Pham Van Thanh said: “Petrolimex proactively invested, researched, and mastered SAF blending technology at Nha Be Petroleum Depot, and is also the first unit in Vietnam to import SBC - hydrocarbon synthesized from biological/renewable materials used to produce SAF. This success demonstrates the Group's strong commitment to the green transformation journey, accompanying the Government, airlines and the whole society towards sustainable development”.

Mr. To Viet Thang, Vietjet Executive Vice President, said: “Today’s agreement between Vietjet and Petrolimex Aviation demonstrates the commitment of the two businesses and the aviation industry towards green and sustainable development goals. With a total of 576 modern aircraft ordered, Vietjet’s green fleet using SAF will contribute to significantly reducing emissions, protecting the environment, pioneering the use of clean fuel, contributing to realizing the country’s aspirations for development and growth in the era of global integration.”

Previously, on October 17, 2024, Vietjet cooperated with Petrolimex Aviation to conduct the first two flights refueled with SAF in Vietnam. Produced from renewable and sustainably sourced materials such as used cooking oil, agricultural by-products, wood biomass, urban waste, etc., SAF sustainable aviation fuel can help reduce 80% of carbon emissions compared to traditional fuels, meet strict international aviation standards, and be used safely in commercial operations.

Vietjet is a pioneer airline in implementing green transformation, the first airline to have an ESG sustainability report, Vietjet will continue to promote the use of SAF and contribute to the successful implementation of the National Strategy on Green Growth, the goals of reducing net emissions to zero by 2050, and sustainable development in the era of the country's development.