{"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":"

What is Bioavtur?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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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

Indonesia makes history with palm oil-based Bio-avtur <\/strong><\/h2>\n

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

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

Indonesia\u2019s advantage lies in the abundant availability of raw materials. As the world’s largest palm oil producer, Indonesia has huge potential to become a key player in the global industry of sustainable aviation fuel.<\/p>\n

How Bioavtur is produced?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The production of bio-aviation fuel in Indonesia is carried out using co-processing technology at the Cilacap Refinery in Central Java.<\/p>\n

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

This approach allows for the accelerated development of SAF by leveraging existing refinery infrastructure.<\/p>\n

The Long journey of Indonesia\u2019s Bioavtur research <\/strong><\/h2>\n

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 & Technology Innovation division, and involved various stakeholders, including:<\/p>\n