The aviation industry is at a critical juncture in its transition towards sustainability, with Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) emerging as a key solution to reducing carbon emissions. Addressing this challenge, the World Economic Forum (WEF) Aviation Day 2025 in Geneva, Switzerland, brought together global industry leaders from aviation, airports, energy sectors, policymakers, and financial institutions to accelerate SAF adoption and advance sustainable aviation practices.
Among the distinguished participants was Mr. Chaiwat Kovavisarach, Group CEO and President of Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited, who joined discussions on scaling SAF production, investing in sustainable infrastructure, and securing policy support to facilitate a tangible transition toward net-zero aviation by 2050. The forum also explored the Airports of Tomorrow initiative, focusing on climate-resilient and environmentally responsible airport designs.
As Thailand’s first and only producer of 100% neat SAF from used cooking oil, Bangchak Group is at the forefront of this transformation. Mr. Chaiwat shared insights from Bangchak’s journey, highlighting the company's dedicated SAF production unit, certified to international standards, with commercial production and distribution set to commence in Q2 this year. He reaffirmed Bangchak Group’s commitment to cross-industry collaboration, accelerating SAF adoption, and driving the global transition to a low-carbon future.
