At a glance
- Company
- Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited and PTT Oil and Retail Business Public Company Limited (OR)
- Announcement
- Partnership
- Location
- Bangkok, Thailand
Key figures
- IATA carbon-neutrality goal
- 2050
- Thailand Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions goal
- 2065
People
- Dechit ChareonwongSenior Executive Vice President of Operations at Bangkok Airways
- Chaipruet WatchareekhupAviation and Marine Marketing Manager at OR
Products and programs
Bangkok, May 13, 2025 -- Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited and PTT Oil and Retail Business Public Company Limited or OR have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for cooperation in using Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) produced domestically for the first time in Thailand. The sustainable fuel will be used for Bangkok Airways flight operations, addressing the sustainability goals of both companies while driving Thailand's aviation industry toward an environmentally friendly future.
The signing ceremony attended by Mr. Dechit Chareonwong, Senior Executive Vice President of Operations at Bangkok Airways, and Mr. Chaipruet Watchareekhup, Aviation and Marine Marketing Manager at OR jointly signed the LOI at Bangkok Airways' headquarters on Vibhavadi Rangsit Road.
Mr. Dechit Chareonwong revealed that this marks another significant step for Bangkok Airways in collaboration with OR to elevate Thailand's aviation industry toward a green flight path by using Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) produced domestically for the first time in Thailand. The airline continues to advance its "Low Carbon Skies by Bangkok Airways" campaign, which aims to reduce carbon emissions across all business operations. This integrated cooperation will lead to promoting and preparing for the use of biofuels in Thailand's aviation industry in the future, responding to the sustainable trend in Thailand's aviation business. This aligns with the International Air Transport Association's (IATA) goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.
Mr. Chaipruet Watchareekhup revealed that this collaboration with Bangkok Airways represents a joining of forces between OR, as Thailand's leading aviation fuel distributor, and Bangkok Airways, as a leading airline, in using Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) produced by a domestic manufacturer for the first time. The producer is PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited or GC, which has developed innovative products and sustainable technology for SAF blending through the Co-Processing method—used for the first time in the aviation industry to support Thailand's future SAF implementation policies. OR is proud to be part of this important collaboration and is committed to supporting Thailand's aviation industry toward sustainability by supplying SAF to Bangkok Airways. This marks a significant step in elevating Thailand's aviation industry standards toward environmental friendliness and aligns with OR's business concept of supporting Thailand's goal of achieving Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2065.
This signing or LOI demonstrates a commitment to prioritizing sustainable practices in Thailand's aviation industry and reflects the collaboration of industry leaders to address climate change challenges and environmental impacts. It also marks another important starting point for clean energy development in Thailand's aviation industry.
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Questions around this news
What does the Bangkok Airways and OR letter of intent cover?
The letter of intent sets out cooperation on using domestically produced sustainable aviation fuel in Bangkok Airways flight operations. The companies describe the agreement as a step toward preparing Thailand’s aviation industry for biofuel use and supporting their sustainability goals. It is a commitment to cooperate, rather than a description of a completed fuel rollout.
Who is producing the sustainable aviation fuel, and how is it made?
The release identifies PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited, or GC, as the domestic producer. It says GC developed technology for blending sustainable aviation fuel through a co-processing method, described as a first for the aviation industry. The release does not provide details about the fuel’s feedstocks, production volumes, or delivery schedule.
What is sustainable aviation fuel?
Sustainable aviation fuel is an alternative to conventional petroleum-based jet fuel. It is generally made from renewable or waste-based resources and must meet aviation fuel specifications before it can be used in aircraft. Depending on its feedstock and production pathway, it can reduce lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions compared with conventional fuel, though the degree of reduction varies.
What does co-processing mean in fuel production?
Co-processing is a method of refining in which renewable or waste-derived materials are processed alongside conventional petroleum-based feedstocks in existing facilities. The resulting fuel components can then be blended into products such as jet fuel, subject to applicable technical standards. The term describes a production approach, not a particular fuel brand or a guarantee of emissions reductions.
