Cosmo Oil to supply SAF to EVA Air at Kansai International Airport

The Japanese energy group expands domestic SAF supply chain and reinforces commitment to carbon neutrality by 2050.

Cosmo Energy Holdings has taken a step forward in Japan’s transition to cleaner aviation with the signing of a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) purchase agreement with EVA Airways Corporation. 

The deal marks the first time EVA Air will utilize SAF at Kansai International Airport, and further solidifies Cosmo’s role as a pioneer in Japan’s SAF ecosystem. Beginning in fiscal year 2025, the company will supply SAF to the Taiwanese airline as part of its broader initiative to establish Japan’s first locally produced, mass-scale SAF supply chain. 

“We are proud to contribute to the decarbonization of the aviation sector by providing sustainable aviation fuel to global airline EVA Air. SAF is central to our energy transition strategy, and we will continue to promote its use through strong, forward-thinking collaborations,” said Naoki Takayama, President & Representative Director of Cosmo Oil Marketing.

The SAF supplied is the first of its kind to be produced domestically at scale and it derives from used cooking oil sourced in Japan and was commercialized with support from a 2021 subsidy by NEDO.

The fuel is produced by SAFFAIRE SKY ENERGY, a joint venture between Cosmo Oil, JGC HOLDINGS, and REVO International Inc. Distribution to EVA Air will be managed through the Cosmo Energy Group network.