Eneos and Mitsubishi push forward with Japan’s sustainable aviation fuel ambitions

Japan is taking a bold step towards cleaner skies. Eneos Corp and Mitsubishi Corp are advancing plans for a large-scale sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) facility at the Wakayama plant, targeting 300,000 metric tons of annual production by 2028. The feedstock mix—waste oils and by-products—signals a shift towards circular economy principles.

With government backing and a combined expertise in refining, supply chain management, and global sourcing, this project could reshape Japan’s aviation fuel landscape. But will domestic production be enough to meet rising SAF demand?

Read the full article to explore the implications for the industry.