World's First Eco-Friendly Aviation Fuel Factory Begins Full Operation

AICHI, Apr 19 (News On Japan) - A factory that converts discarded tempura oil into jet fuel using a world-first method has officially begun full-scale operations in Tahara City, Aichi Prefecture.

The facility, located in the Midorigaoka district of Tahara, was built by Kyoto-based Revo International and produces approximately 600 liters per day of aviation fuel known as SAF.

SAF, short for Sustainable Aviation Fuel, is derived from used cooking oil and has gained global attention for its ability to significantly reduce carbon dioxide emissions compared to conventional fossil fuels.

Although SAF production typically requires large-scale infrastructure, this factory has adopted a world-first low-pressure manufacturing technology, allowing for a more compact setup.

"This facility uses waste cooking oil, but in the future, we plan to produce SAF from unused wood materials, marine debris, and waste plastic. We want to meet growing demand for SAF using such alternative sources," said Revo International CEO Tetsuya Koshikawa.

The company aims to scale up by collecting waste oil from across the country, with a target of producing 180,000 liters annually.

Source: Nagoya TV News

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