China Petrochemical Company seeks to produce aviation fuel from used cooking oils

In China, China Petrochemical Company (Sinopec Group) is seeking to produce renewable aviation fuel from used cooking oil after completing production trials. The company has the potential to produce 20,000 tons of biofuel per year, according to a report from the Economic Observer. The report also notes that if biofuel-powered airlines continue to be exempted or partially exempted from the EU’s carbon tax, China may further pursue the option.

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