PT Pertamina Patra Niaga has extended its distribution of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by supplying Virgin Australia Airlines with approximately 160 kilolitres of SAF for Boeing 737 flights out of Bali's Ngurah Rai International Airport from September 18 to 19.
This marks the first SAF delivery at Ngurah Rai Airport, reflecting Indonesia's ability to meet the global aviation industry's demand for greener fuel alternatives. “This delivery demonstrates that Indonesia can adapt to the energy mix needs in international aviation, where SAF serves as a medium-term solution to reduce carbon emissions without altering aircraft or infrastructure,” said Riva Siahaan, president director of Pertamina Patra Niaga.
The SAF complies with the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) and meets the standards set by the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) and the European Union's Renewable Energy Directive (RED-EU).
Fiona Walmsley, Virgin Australia's general manager of sustainability, emphasized the airline's commitment to reducing its carbon emissions intensity by 22% by 2030 and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. She noted that SAF plays a crucial role in lowering the aviation sector's carbon footprint and highlighted the need for greater availability of affordable SAF in Australia.
