European buyers show no negative perception of palm oil as sustainable aviation fuel, says Johari Ghani

There is no negative perception among European buyers regarding the suitability of palm oil as a feedstock for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), said Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani. The minister said used cooking oil (UCO), the primary feedstock for SAF, is highly rated in Europe and recognised as a high-quality raw material. “Malaysia also has the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification, which ensures that every metric ton of palm oil is sustainably produced and instils confidence in international markets,” he added. Johari made the remarks to reporters following a visit to the country’s first SAF biorefinery, Ecoceres Renewable Fuels Sdn Bhd, in Tanjung Langsat, Johor. Earlier reports had raised concerns about the suitability of palm oil as an SAF feedstock, particularly due to negative perceptions among European buyers over deforestation and environmental sustainability. He said Malaysia, as the world’s second-largest palm oil ...