Wagner Sustainable Fuels has officially launched operations at Australia’s first dedicated Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blending terminal, marking a significant step forward in the aviation and renewable energy sectors. In collaboration with Boeing [NYSE:BA] and technology partner FlyORO, the facility is set to play a key role in advancing sustainable aviation in the region.
The terminal, powered by FlyORO’s proprietary patented technology, is not only a first for Australia, but also the world’s first SAF blending terminal located at an airport. Its modular design allows it to scale with rising demand, making it replicable as the SAF industry continues to grow in Australia and across the Asia Pacific.
Additionally, Wagner Sustainable Fuels has achieved another milestone by becoming Australia’s first Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB) certified SAF company. This certification ensures that customers benefit from a robust accounting process that guarantees SAF authenticity and chain-of-custody transparency.
“This is a pivotal moment for sustainable aviation in Australia and demonstrates Wagner Sustainable Fuels’ commitment to addressing future challenges with solutions available today,” said Matt Doyle, CEO of Wagner Sustainable Fuels. “The opening of the Toowoomba Terminal marks the beginning of our plans to deliver decarbonization benefits and meet the aviation sector’s increasing demand with flexible, efficient, and scalable SAF blending.”
Doyle added, “With support from Boeing, we’re focused on large-scale SAF and renewable diesel production in Australia, which will be integrated into the global supply chain through the Brisbane Recycling and SAF Facility, currently in the planning phase.”
Unlike traditional jet fuel, SAF is produced from renewable or non-fossil fuel sources such as municipal solid waste, agricultural waste, animal fats, and vegetable oils. It significantly lowers carbon emissions throughout the fuel’s lifecycle, making it a more sustainable option for powering aircraft.
SAF blending involves mixing “neat” SAF with conventional fossil jet fuel, which, after testing and certification, becomes a drop-in aviation fuel that is compatible with current airport and aircraft infrastructure.
“Current global regulations allow commercial aircraft to use up to a 50/50 blend of SAF and fossil jet fuel, with this percentage set to increase as additional production pathways are approved,” said Dr. Kimberly Camrass, Boeing’s Head of Asia Pacific Sustainability.
Dr. Camrass further noted, “Wagner’s commercial blending terminal is a major step forward in the decarbonization of aviation, creating regional job opportunities and opening new export markets. It will also provide valuable insights to help build a resilient and scalable SAF supply chain in Australia.”
The Boeing-CSIRO SAF Roadmap forecasts a 75% increase in jet fuel demand in Australia by 2050. To meet this demand, Wagner Sustainable Fuels has partnered with FlyORO to deploy advanced SAF blending technologies for commercial, general aviation, and defense sectors in Australia.
“FlyORO’s modular SAF blending system, AlphaLite, doesn’t just reduce emissions – it creates a scalable platform for collaboration, co-investment, and transparency across the fuel value chain,” said Jonathan Yeo, CEO of FlyORO. “This integrated model supports our broader deployment strategy, which includes standalone facilities like the one operating in Singapore.”
Yeo added, “This is how we unlock speed and scale in the SAF sector. We are excited to partner with Wagner Sustainable Fuels and Boeing to lead the way in building a more sustainable aviation ecosystem in Australia.”
