J-Oil Mills produces SAF from Calophyllum indicum seeds
Japanese edible oil producer J-Oil Mills announced that it has successfully produced oil containing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) components from the seeds of the non-edible plant Calophyllum indicum.
As part of the NEDO public offering project, J-Oil Mills has been conducting research to develop a supply chain model for SAF using vegetable oils that do not compete with food.
Calophyllum indicum, a subtropical plant found in Okinawa Prefecture and Southeast Asia, is a promising candidate due to its high oil content and suitability for cultivation on non-agricultural land.
The company has successfully extracted, refined, and hydrogenated Calophyllum indicum seeds to produce oil containing SAF components. This breakthrough paves the way for further development and commercialisation of SAF derived from this non-edible plant.
J-Oil Mills is now working to collaborate with organisations that have SAF technology to ensure that the produced SAF meets international quality standards and is eligible for environmental certifications. Additionally, the company plans to conduct small-scale cultivation demonstration tests to secure a stable supply of raw materials.
This research represents a significant contribution to the growing efforts to reduce carbon emissions in the aviation industry by utilising sustainable and non-food-competitive sources for SAF production.
Dining Innovation partners with consortium for domestic SAF production
Dining Innovation, a restaurant group operating popular chains like Yakitoriya Sumire and Italian Kitchen VANSAN, has announced a partnership with JGC Holdings, Revo International, and SAFFAIRE SKY ENERGY to promote the use of waste cooking oil from its restaurants for domestic sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production.
Dining Innovation will provide waste cooking oil from its restaurants as a raw material for SAF production, while JGC Holdings will build the supply chain and SAFFAIRE SKY ENERGY will operate the SAF production plant.