FatHopes Energy has completed a feasibility study for its integrated sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) refinery project, carried out by FGE NexantECA, marking a key step toward the project’s next phase and supporting Malaysia’s sustainability goals, biofuels international reported.
Vinesh Sinha, CEO of FatHopes Energy, said establishing a clear SAF pathway and ensuring the refinery meets all regulatory and operational standards-particularly for end-to-end feedstock traceability-is essential. He noted that FGE NexantECA played a crucial role in confirming that the broader SAF ecosystem can be achieved before the refinery is developed.
FGE NexantECA has been working with FatHopes Energy since 2025 to conduct the study, which compared major SAF production sites worldwide. The project has emerged as one of the most competitive globally.
The assessment included evaluations of technology readiness, cost structures for different production pathways, potential reductions in lifecycle emissions, and the regulatory and policy frameworks affecting project viability and deployment.
The study also provided a detailed analysis of the global SAF market and evolving demand trends. These insights are expected to help FatHopes Energy and Bin Zayed Group International (BZI) strengthen strategic planning, enhance risk management, and position themselves to take advantage of opportunities across the SAF value chain.
Sinha emphasized the urgency of moving forward, stating that delays could affect future decarbonisation efforts. He added that the refinery is intended not only for FatHopes Energy but also as infrastructure to support the broader community and contribute to long-term climate mitigation.
He further warned that with greenhouse gas concentrations continuing to rise, the window for effective action is rapidly narrowing.
