Keppel, Aster to develop SAF plant with 100,000-tonne capacity

Jurong Island eyed for large-scale ethanol-to-jet Sustainable Aviation Fuel facility.

Keppel Ltd. and Aster have entered into an agreement to jointly assess the development of one of Asia’s first commercial-scale Ethanol-to-Jet (EtJ) Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) facilities on Jurong Island, Singapore.

The proposed plant is expected to have a production capacity of up to 100,000 tonnes of SAF per year, according to a press release.

This aligns with Singapore’s ambition to become a leading SAF hub in Asia by 2026, whilst supporting broader efforts to decarbonise the aviation ecosystem.

The project will leverage existing industrial infrastructure and logistics on Jurong Island, whilst creating new opportunities for sustainable fuel production in the region.

It is being coordinated with the Economic Development Board and Enterprise Singapore.

Both companies will carry out Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) studies, utilising best-in-class EtJ technology to convert low-carbon ethanol into SAF.

A feasibility study has already been completed, with the partners now moving into the FEED phase to determine the technical configuration, financing structure, and final investment decision, the press release said.

“By combining Aster’s refining and chemical expertise with Keppel’s capabilities in developing, integrating, and operating complex energy and environmental assets, this project aims to deliver a bankable, scalable, end-to-end solution to produce SAF close to where airlines need it,” said Cindy Lim, CEO of Keppel’s Infrastructure Division.

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