EcoCeres Launches SAF Pilot Program in China with Multiple Aviation Partners

EcoCeres has initiated a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) pilot program in China, named Project Spark, in collaboration with several key partners including CASRI, CNAF, and major airlines. This program aims to establish a complete SAF green value chain, marking a significant advancement in decarbonizing China's aviation sector and enhancing the country's sustainability certification for SAF. SAF produced at EcoCeres' Zhangjiagang facility was successfully used to refuel flights at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

Published Mar 23, 2026

EcoCeres has launched Project Spark, a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) pilot program in China, partnering with CASRI, CNAF, China Southern Airlines, Air China Cargo, Sichuan Airlines, and Huarong Chemical. This initiative aims to create a closed-loop SAF green value chain, significantly advancing the decarbonization of China's aviation sector.

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On March 16, SAF produced at EcoCeres' Zhangjiagang facility was blended by CNAF and used to refuel flights at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport. The program also facilitates environmental credit transfers via AnchorTrace, a platform developed by CNAF and CASRI. EcoCeres' SAF, produced from waste feedstocks, offers up to 90% lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions reductions compared to conventional jet fuel.