SAFasia Inc. (SAFA) and Emerging Fuels Technology (EFT) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance a series of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) initiatives in the Philippines. This agreement sets the stage for a Master License Agreement (MLA) between the two companies and marks a significant step toward scaling up SAF production using renewable resources.
The projects will tap into biogas derived from agricultural waste, harnessing the capabilities of a cutting-edge e-Reformer developed by German firm Caphenia. This system, based on the Plasma-Boudouard Reactor, efficiently transforms methane and CO₂ from biogas into synthesis gas (syngas), which serves as the foundation for fuel production. The resulting syngas will then be processed using EFT’s advanced Fischer-Tropsch platform, known for achieving industry-leading conversion yields into SAF.
The collaboration aims to deploy modular and scalable SAF production units across various regions in the Philippines and Southeast Asia. The MOU outlines plans for joint process integration studies, feasibility evaluations, and pilot testing at EFT’s facilities in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
“We’re excited to formalize our partnership with Emerging Fuels Technology,” said Ditmar Gorges, Managing Director of SAFasia. “Combining EFT’s expertise with Caphenia’s innovative reforming technology positions us to lead in sustainable fuel production. Our focus remains on turning agricultural and animal waste into valuable fuel, reducing environmental impact and supporting cleaner energy solutions for the region.”
Mark Agee, Vice President of Business Development at EFT, added, “This agreement gives us a platform to showcase how our technology, integrated with Caphenia’s system, can deliver a highly efficient and replicable SAF solution. It’s a significant opportunity to promote a competitive and sustainable aviation fuel model.”
The partnership underscores a shared commitment to environmental sustainability and offers a promising path toward reducing aviation-related carbon emissions while making productive use of organic waste.
