Viva Energy Australia has officially commissioned a dedicated Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) storage tank at its Pinkenba Terminal in Brisbane, marking a significant step in the development of infrastructure to support the adoption of lower-emission aviation fuels in Australia.
The facility was officially launched by Queensland Treasurer and Minister for Energy David Janetzki, who was joined by Member for Clayfield Tim Nicholls, Viva Energy Chair Sarah Ryan and Chief Executive Officer Scott Wyatt at the Pinkenba Terminal.
The new tank has been designed to store, blend, test and distribute SAF directly into Brisbane Airport’s existing fuel supply network. The infrastructure is expected to improve the availability of SAF and support the aviation industry’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Sustainable aviation fuel is produced from renewable and waste-derived feedstocks, including used cooking oil, and can be blended with conventional jet fuel. As a “drop-in” fuel, SAF can be used in existing aircraft and airport fuelling infrastructure without requiring modifications to engines or fuel distribution systems, making it one of the most practical options currently available for reducing emissions from air transport.
According to Viva Energy, the new infrastructure at Pinkenba strengthens Australia’s SAF supply chain by providing the capability to receive, store and deliver the fuel through established airport infrastructure. The company said the investment is intended to support airlines, customers and industry partners as demand for sustainable aviation fuel continues to grow.
The commissioning of the Pinkenba SAF tank represents another milestone in Australia’s transition towards lower-carbon aviation and highlights the growing focus on developing the infrastructure needed to expand the use of sustainable aviation fuel across the sector.
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