{"id":31706,"date":"2026-07-30T09:59:49","date_gmt":"2026-07-30T02:59:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gapki.id\/en\/?p=31706"},"modified":"2026-08-05T10:06:16","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T03:06:16","slug":"bioavtur-palm-based-aviation-fuel-for-eco-friendly-flights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gapki.id\/en\/news\/2026\/07\/30\/bioavtur-palm-based-aviation-fuel-for-eco-friendly-flights\/","title":{"rendered":"Bioavtur: Palm-Based Aviation Fuel For Eco-Friendly Flights"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>What is Bioavtur?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Bioavtur is an environmentally friendly aviation fuel, which is produced by blending conventional fossil-based avtur with components derived from palm oil. Globally, it falls under the category of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), which is currently a key solution for reducing carbon emissions in the global aviation industry.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-31707\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gapki.id\/en\/dir-site\/uploads\/2026\/08\/palmoil_pesawat_gapki.id_bioavtur__.webp?resize=1086%2C596&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1086\" height=\"596\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gapki.id\/en\/dir-site\/uploads\/2026\/08\/palmoil_pesawat_gapki.id_bioavtur__.webp?w=1086&amp;ssl=1 1086w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gapki.id\/en\/dir-site\/uploads\/2026\/08\/palmoil_pesawat_gapki.id_bioavtur__.webp?resize=300%2C165&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gapki.id\/en\/dir-site\/uploads\/2026\/08\/palmoil_pesawat_gapki.id_bioavtur__.webp?resize=1024%2C562&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gapki.id\/en\/dir-site\/uploads\/2026\/08\/palmoil_pesawat_gapki.id_bioavtur__.webp?resize=768%2C421&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1086px) 100vw, 1086px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Amid rising global pressures to meet targets of net-zero emission, the use of SAF is viewed as a strategic move, as it can be utilized in currently operational aircraft without requiring major modifications to engines or airport infrastructure.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Indonesia makes history with palm oil-based Bio-avtur <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Indonesia has achieved a significant milestone in the development of sustainable aviation fuel through the production of palm oil-based bio-aviation fuel by PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional (KPI).<\/p>\n<p>The bio-aviation fuel is produced by using RBDPKO (Refined, Bleached, and Deodorized Palm Kernel Oil)\u2014palm kernel oil that has undergone refining, bleaching, and deodorization processes to meet high-quality energy feedstock standards.<\/p>\n<p>Indonesia\u2019s advantage lies in the abundant availability of raw materials. As the world&#8217;s largest palm oil producer, Indonesia has huge potential to become a key player in the global industry of sustainable aviation fuel.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How Bioavtur is produced?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The production of bio-aviation fuel in Indonesia is carried out using co-processing technology at the Cilacap Refinery in Central Java.<\/p>\n<p>This technology enables processed palm kernel oil to be blended and processed alongside fossil fuels within the same refinery unit. The method is considered more efficient as it does not require the construction of massive new facilities.<\/p>\n<p>This approach allows for the accelerated development of SAF by leveraging existing refinery infrastructure.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>The Long journey of Indonesia\u2019s Bioavtur research <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The development of national bio-avtur in Indonesia is not an overnight process. The country began its research in 2010, led by Pertamina\u2019s Research &amp; Technology Innovation division, and involved various stakeholders, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Directorate General of New and Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation (EBTKE)<\/li>\n<li>Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB)<\/li>\n<li>The Oil Palm Plantation Fund Management Agency (BPDPKS)<\/li>\n<li>Garuda Indonesia<\/li>\n<li>PT Dirgantara Indonesia<\/li>\n<li>Garuda Maintenance Facility (GMF)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This collaboration resulted in the SAF J2.4 formula, which was successfully produced at Refinery Unit IV Cilacap in 2021 with a capacity of 1,350 kiloliters per day.<\/p>\n<p>Before being used in commercial flights, the bio-aviation fuel underwent various stages of testing, ranging from laboratory analysis and ground runs to flight tests using a CN-235 aircraft.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>First commercial flight with Bioavtur<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>On October 27, 2023, Indonesia made history when Pertamina and Garuda Indonesia conducted a commercial flight using palm kernel oil-based bio-aviation fuel.<\/p>\n<p>The flight was operated using a Boeing 737-800 NG aircraft, flying from Soekarno-Hatta Airport in Tangerang, Banten, to Adi Soemarmo Airport in Solo, Central Java.<\/p>\n<p>The success of the flight demonstrated that palm-based fuel can be used safely and effectively without compromising aircraft performance.<\/p>\n<p>Test results showed no significant operational differences compared to the use of conventional aviation fuel.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Why Bioavtur important for the future of aviation?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The aviation industry is a significant contributor to global carbon emissions. Unlike land vehicles, which are shifting toward electrification, aircraft remain heavily reliant on high-energy liquid fuels.<\/p>\n<p>Consequently, Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) represents the most realistic solution for the medium and long term.<\/p>\n<p>The key benefits of bio-aviation fuel include:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Reducing Carbon Emissions<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The use of SAF can help lower the aviation industry&#8217;s carbon footprint compared to conventional fossil fuels.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>Realizing Net Zero Emission Targets<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The development of bio-aviation fuel aligns with Indonesia&#8217;s Net Zero Emission targets and Pertamina&#8217;s commitment to achieving NZE by 2060.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>Boosting Palm Oil Down-streaming.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Bio-aviation fuel creates new opportunities for the downstream palm oil industry beyond food, oleochemicals, and biodiesel.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li>Creating Economic Value Added.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Processing palm oil into aviation fuel has the potential to increase the value added of a national commodity and strengthen Indonesia&#8217;s energy security.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Huge potential of Global SAF market<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Demand for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is projected to rise sharply over the coming decades.<\/p>\n<p>Various international projections estimate that global SAF requirements could reach approximately 450 billion liters annually by 2050 to support the global aviation industry&#8217;s decarbonization targets.<\/p>\n<p>This figure indicates that the bio-aviation fuel market represents not only a renewable energy opportunity but also a massive economic prospect for feedstock-producing countries like Indonesia.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Challenges of Bioavtur development in Indonesia<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Despite its immense potential, the commercial-scale development of bioavtur still faces several challenges.<\/p>\n<p>Some of those challenges include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Production costs that remain higher than those of fossil-based jet fuel.<\/li>\n<li>The need for investment in advanced processing technologies.<\/li>\n<li>The development of a sustainable supply chain of feedstock.<\/li>\n<li>Regulations and incentives that are still being refined.<\/li>\n<li>Domestic demand that is still growing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To accelerate the adoption of SAF, the government has prepared various forms of support, including fiscal incentives for the development of palm oil-based bio-jet fuel.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Bioavtur: RI\u2019s Big opportunity to play important role in aviation<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Palm oil has long been widely known as a raw material for cooking oil, oleochemicals, and biodiesel. However, Indonesian palm oil is now beginning to play a new role as an energy source for the global aviation industry.<\/p>\n<p>The successful production and test flight of bio-aviation fuel demonstrate that palm-based innovation is not limited to land-based applications. It is also capable of propelling Indonesia toward a more sustainable energy in the future.<\/p>\n<p>With the right support in terms of research, investment, and policy, bio-aviation fuel has the potential to become a high-value-added product of \u00a0downstream palm oil industry that strengthens Indonesia&#8217;s position in the global energy transition. (*)<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\">WIKISawit, <em>Bioavtur Kelapa Sawit.<\/em>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/gapki.id\/id\/wikisawit\/knowledge-base\/bioavtur-kelapa-sawit\/\">https:\/\/gapki.id\/id\/wikisawit\/knowledge-base\/bioavtur-kelapa-sawit\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is Bioavtur? 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