[IMPACT Webinar] Saying Yes to Opportunities: Building the New SAF Powerhouse

Date & Time: 14:00- 16:00, Melbourne time | 9 June 2026

Format: Digital Conference

Abstract:

The Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) industry in the APAC region is transitioning from observing the market to establishing solid progress. With Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia set to implement 1-2% blending mandates by 2026 and 2027, and substantial Australian government funds invested in SAF, APAC is signalling a unified, long-term commitment to aviation decarbonization. APAC is not simply catching up, but actively shaping the future.

This shift has uncovered many opportunities in the region, and it has moved the sector beyond "market hype", replaced now by pilot programs, and cross-sector collaborations. Projects that aim to build supply chains and infrastructure are budding. Today’s session starts with a regional overview, and highlights these projects across APAC’s SAF market.

This webinar is a part of the insight series leading up to the SAF APAC Summit 2026 in Melbourne. Join us as experts divulge insights to inspire more regional partnerships and accelerate collaborations in the industry.

Agenda:

3:00 | [Keynote] Closing the Gap: Keys to a Maturing and Resilient SAF Market

Alfonso Berrocal, VP Oil Products and Biofuels, Singapore, Argus Media

22:00 | [Keynote] Building the Backbone: Scaling SAF Infrastructure

Neil Gardner, Executive Manager, Jet Zero Australia

36:30 | [Keynote] All Hands on Deck: Corporate Off-take & Market Acceleration in APAC

Oliver Haas , Head of Sustainability, Commercial and Innovation, Cathay Pacific

53:00 | [Keynote] Green Product as a Golden Opportunity: Unlocking SAF Investment Across APAC

Antti-Mikael Kaljunen, Assistant Manager SAF, IATA

1:08:00 | [Keynote] Connecting Continents: The Europe–APAC SAF Trading Outlook

Phil Moore, Global Head of SAF, EcoCeres

1:21:00 | [Panel] Defining the Future Landscape in APAC

Panelists:

Antti-Mikael Kaljunen, Assistant Manager SAF, IATA

Chee Yaw Chek, Commercial Vice President, DHL Express Singapore

Mya Yeo, Vice President, Feedstock Sourcing, EcoCeres

James Williamson, General Manager ANZ, Neste

Key Insights Shared:

There is a global consensus on the Asia-Pacific region’s vital role as a primary feedstock and production hub for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), backed by immense future demand. While current policy frameworks and demand signals are still aligning, this transition landscape is exceptionally rich with opportunities. By actively collaborating and embracing innovative solutions, industry leaders are successfully paving the way toward accelerated regional growth:

Anticipating Market Success: Alfonso Berrocal (Argus Media) highlights the immense potential of the market, noting that today’s healthy supply is paving the way for a highly valuable, high-demand market. This positive shift is propelled by the expanding use of HVO Class II, forward-thinking mandates across Asia, and a strengthening focus on regional energy security.
Building Resilient Infrastructure: Neil Gardner (Jet Zero Australia) champions a robust blueprint for regional scalability. His strategy focuses on establishing strategic Low-Carbon Liquid Fuel (LCLF) hubs along coastal spines, securing capacity through bankable anchor projects, and lowering entry barriers via shared open-access facilities. This approach perfectly complements supportive sovereign initiatives, such as the $14.8B Fuel Resilience Package.
Energizing Corporate Demand: Chee Yaw Chek (DHL Express) and Oliver Haas (Cathay Pacific) are successfully unlocking the voluntary market. Chek points to enthusiastic demand from both agile SMEs and major MNCs in the banking and tech sectors, noting that simplifying administrative tasks helps attract enthusiastic investors. Haas inspires the industry with the reminder that "every drop counts," encouraging businesses to turn the SAF premium into an engaging customer value proposition, diversify sourcing, and build long-term commitments. Both leaders see public awareness as a powerful catalyst for growth.
Harmonizing Global Frameworks: Antti-Mikael Kaljunen (IATA) and James Williamson (Neste) advocate for a strategic, systems-led approach that utilizes technology-push measures to seamlessly enable future demand. They champion global alignment with the CORSIA framework to create transparency, foster healthy market competition, and benefit all stakeholders, spotlighting Book & Claim mechanisms as a highly efficient tool for global market access.
Expanding Feedstocks & Global Trade: Phil Moore and Mya (EcoCeres) champion a borderless approach to decarbonization, focusing on the immense potential of global trade. They emphasize that combining Asia’s robust production capabilities with Europe’s strong demand creates the ultimate pathway for global climate goals. To maximize this success, Mya encourages the widespread adoption of the CORSIA framework and looks forward to airlines enthusiastically embracing a wider, more diversified range of sustainable feedstocks.

Collectively, these visionary insights demonstrate that saying "yes" to these diverse regional opportunities will fully unlock the Asia-Pacific's collaborative power and drive the global aviation industry forward.