ATOBA Energy has entered into a strategic partnership with Air Moana to develop scalable solutions for the supply of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), marking a significant step toward decarbonizing air travel in the Pacific region.
The agreement focuses on ensuring a long-term SAF supply while supporting local efforts to establish sustainable fuel production capabilities in Tahiti. The initiative aligns with Air Moana’s broader environmental goals, which extend through 2035.
Under the partnership, ATOBA Energy will collaborate with Air Moana to create a resilient and cost-effective SAF supply chain. The approach will include a combination of physical SAF deliveries and the “book and claim” system, which enables carbon reduction claims through certificate-based mechanisms.
The agreement also aims to contribute to the advancement of French Polynesia’s SAF development roadmap. ATOBA will provide its expertise in SAF production technology, market trends, and implementation strategies to support these efforts.
“This collaboration with Air Moana is a proud milestone for us,” said Arnaud NAMER, CEO of ATOBA Energy. “It underscores our mission to deliver flexible and pragmatic SAF solutions that meet the evolving needs of airlines. By offering a hybrid supply model, we’re not only supporting decarbonization goals but also strengthening the regional SAF value chain. This marks the beginning of our expansion in the Asia-Pacific region.”
Air Moana, for its part, plans to enter a 10-year offtake agreement for SAF, aiming to gradually ramp up its use of sustainable fuel from 2026 to 2035. The airline’s targets are aligned with the European SAF mandate, reflecting a firm commitment to reducing emissions.
“We are excited to join forces with ATOBA to bring cleaner skies to French Polynesia,” said Lionel GUERIN, CEO of Air Moana. “This Memorandum of Understanding is part of our long-term vision to lead aviation’s sustainable transformation in the Pacific. ATOBA’s industry knowledge and technology-agnostic approach make them an ideal partner, especially for remote locations like ours. We’re proud to be the first ATR operator and the first Pacific-based airline to take this step.”
