TAIPEI, Taiwan – 24 April 2025: EVA Air has announced the signing of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) procurement agreements with three leading suppliers—Associated Energy Group, LLC (AEG FUELS) from the United States, COSMO Oil Marketing Co., Ltd. from Japan, and Formosa Petrochemical Corporation from Taiwan. This move signals the next chapter in EVA Air’s sustainability journey, reinforcing its long-term commitment to reducing carbon emissions through global and local partnerships.
“Today, sustainable development is not just a choice—it is a responsibility,” said EVA Air President Clay Sun. “These strategic partnerships reflect our unwavering commitment to net-zero emissions. By expanding our SAF network globally, we are driving transformation across the aviation supply chain.”
In line with global targets to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, SAF is increasingly seen as a cornerstone of aviation’s decarbonisation strategy. EVA Air is currently compliant with the European Union's SAF policy, operating flights from Europe with a 2% SAF blend since Q1 2025. Beginning in the second quarter of 2025, the airline will independently integrate SAF at key international hubs in North America, Japan, and Taiwan, aiming to further lower operational emissions and scale up regional adoption.
Each of the three SAF partners brings distinct value to the collaboration:
- AEG FUELS offers a global logistics network and expertise in fuel management solutions.
- COSMO, one of Japan’s leading energy firms, will supply SAF in the Kansai region, in time for the Osaka-Kansai Japan Expo, running until October 2025.
- Formosa Petrochemical Corporation, Taiwan’s first in-house SAF producer, strengthens local supply chain resilience and underscores the importance of domestic production capacity.
In a landmark achievement for local sustainability efforts, EVA Air introduced domestically produced SAF on 23 April 2025 under the Civil Aviation Administration’s pilot program. The SAF blend was deployed on two international flights—BR156 from Taipei Songshan to Seoul Gimpo, and BR148 from Kaohsiung to Kansai International Airport. This milestone marks the official launch of SAF usage at Taiwan’s major airports and showcases the readiness of its local supply infrastructure.
EVA Air’s broader sustainability strategy includes fleet modernisation, with the adoption of fuel-efficient aircraft like the Boeing 787 and Airbus A350-1000, as well as flight route optimisation to further reduce emissions. These initiatives, combined with SAF deployment, form a robust framework for environmental stewardship.
Looking ahead, EVA Air plans to expand SAF usage, support international climate efforts, and deepen collaboration with industry stakeholders to drive aviation towards a more sustainable future.