# Global sustainable aviation fuel production developments

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/global-sustainable-aviation-fuel-production-developments
> Updated: 2026-10-26T20:54:06.000Z. Sources: 17. Developments: 2.

Energy companies are advancing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production through technological upgrades and carbon intensity reductions.

In India, Topsoe and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) have entered a technology licensing agreement to support SAF production at the Mumbai Refinery. BPCL intends to revamp its existing kerosene hydrotreater unit to co-process 5% renewable feedstock derived from used cooking oil. The project is expected to be commissioned by the end of 2026 to support domestic blending targets and international CORSIA compliance.

In Brazil, Petrobras has achieved a reduction in the carbon intensity of SAF produced at the Duque de Caxias Refinery (Reduc). Following an international recertification under the ISCC CORSIA standard, an audit confirmed that optimizing hydrogen sources—specifically utilizing hydrogen from catalytic naphtha reforming—reduced the carbon intensity of the hydrogen used by 29%. This resulted in a 23.8% reduction in the carbon intensity of SAF produced from corn oil, aiming to meet international regulatory requirements set for 2027.

William França, Director of Industrial Processes and Products at Petrobras, stated that the achievement demonstrates that emission reductions depend “not only on certified raw materials but also on continuous process improvements to lower the carbon footprint of production inputs.”

## Claims

- Petrobras reduced the carbon intensity of SAF produced at the Reduc refinery. (reported by 3 sources)
- The carbon intensity of hydrogen used in SAF production decreased by 29%. (reported by 3 sources)
- The carbon intensity of SAF produced from corn oil decreased by 23.8%. (reported by 3 sources)
- The Reduc refinery obtained international recertification in the first half of October. (reported by 3 sources)
- The certification audit was conducted under the ISCC CORSIA standard. (reported by 1 source)
- Mandatory international aviation emission reduction targets begin in 2027. (reported by 1 source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-26: Petrobras reduces carbon intensity of sustainable aviation fuel

Petrobras has reduced the carbon intensity of its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by 23.8% through improved hydrogen management at its Reduc refinery, according to international certification.

17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/petrobras-reduces-carbon-intensity-of-saf-production

### 2026-10-15: Topsoe and BPCL partner for sustainable aviation fuel project in India

Topsoe and Bharat Petroleum have signed an agreement to provide kerosene hydrotreating technology for SAF production at BPCL’s Mumbai Refinery, with commissioning expected by late 2026.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/topsoe-and-bpcl-partner-for-sustainable-aviation-fuel-project-in-india

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