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Welcome to a future powered by french fries — or, more specifically, their leavings. Imagine an aircraft soaring through the clouds, its engines humming not with the usual petrochemical chorus, but with a symphony of sustainability made possible by used cooking oil. This greener flight of fancy is soon to become a reality in Thailand, headlined by the country’s inaugural factory for crafting Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) that’s slated to propel the industry into the eco-conscious stratosphere by early 2025.
At the forefront of this revolution is Bangchak Corporation Plc, an energy titan that is engineering a potential 80,000-tonne annual reduction in carbon dioxide emissions – roughly the equivalent weight of some 16,000 elephants taking to the skies without leaving a carbon footprint! Chaiwat Kovavisarach, the visionary at the helm of Bangchak, shared at a recent forum titled “Regenerative Fuels: Sustainable Mobility” that the juggernaut of sustainability is within touching distance as they ready their production facility for action.
Drawing energy from the glistening, greasy aftermath of culinary creations, the SAF to be produced is not just similar to traditional jet fuel; it’s like jet fuel’s environmentally considerate cousin who recycles, volunteers, and enjoys long walks by the beach. Tailored from resources such as used cooking oil and the remnants of agricultural produce, this biofuel can slash up to a staggering 80% off the greenhouse gas emissions inflicted by its conventional counterpart.
The Bangkok-based 10-billion-baht colossus will boast the capability to churn out a million litres of this eco elixir each day, positioning itself in the bustling Phra Khanong district. It’s more than just an industrial achievement; it’s a beacon of environmental hope adjacent to Bangchak’s oil refinery, weaving seamlessly into the urban tapestry.
Since lifting the curtain on their SAF ambitions, Bangchak has seen a flurry of interest from aerial enterprises longing to marry commerce with conservation. Mr. Chaiwat, keeping the identities of these firms close to his chest, tantalizingly hints at ink-drying deals coming to fruition by December.
This SAF initiative is not merely a feather in Bangchak’s corporate cap; it’s a testament to their commitment towards environmental, social and governance excellence. With a zealous goal to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030, Bangchak is steering a course for cleaner skies and a healthier planet.
And it’s not just about what’s up in the air. On the ground, Bangchak invites everyone to join their “Fry to Fly” campaign — a rallying cry that echoes in Thai as “tod mai ting”. It’s a call to action for people to forsake the ecological faux pas of sloppily discarding used cooking oil or the health hazard of reusing it excessively. Instead, Bangchak beckons the public to its petrol stations, transforming yesterday’s pad thai into tomorrow’s potential trans-pacific flight.
So here’s to the visionaries at Bangchak and all those who believe in a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable horizon. With SAF, the future of aviation isn’t just about reaching new heights — it’s about nurturing our planet so we can continue to enjoy those wondrous voyages for generations to come. Creatures of the air and patrons of the earth, rejoice!
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