Aster and Aether Fuels have announced a partnership to establish Southeast Asia’s first next-generation, commercial-scale Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) plant at Aster Pulau Bukom in Singapore. The facility, set to begin construction in 2026 and operations in 2028, will utilise Aether’s Aurora technology to convert industrial waste gas and biomethane into SAF, achieving more than a 70% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared to conventional jet fuel.
The project, named Project Beacon, is a significant step in advancing SAF production, addressing current feedstock constraints. Aster will provide renewable power and waste carbon feedstock, supporting the development of Aether’s scalable solution. Erwin Ciputra, CEO of Aster, highlighted the collaboration as a demonstration of how partnerships can introduce disruptive solutions on a commercial scale, aligning with Aster’s sustainability agenda.
Conor Madigan, CEO of Aether Fuels, praised Singapore’s innovation ecosystem and support from the Economic Development Board (EDB), noting the project’s meaningful connection to Aether’s origins at Xora Innovation. The facility aims to position Southeast Asia as a global hub for sustainable fuels.
Png Cheong Boon, Chairman of the EDB, emphasised the facility’s role in enhancing Singapore’s competitiveness in sustainable products and innovation. Project Beacon will utilise a variety of waste carbon feedstocks, overcoming limitations of previous SAF production methods and paving the way for future advancements in sustainable aviation fuel.
