This press release was jointly issued by Aster and Keppel Ltd.
Keppel Ltd., through its Infrastructure Division (Keppel), and Aster, have entered into an agreement to jointly assess the development of one of Asia’s first commercial‑scale Ethanol‑to‑Jet (EtJ) Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) facilities on Jurong Island, Singapore. The proposed plant is expected to have a planned production capacity of up to 100,000 tonnes of SAF per year, subject to final investment decision and regulatory approvals.
Under the agreement, Keppel and Aster will carry out Front‑End Engineering Design (FEED) studies for the proposed facility, which will use best-in-class EtJ technology to convert low‑carbon ethanol into SAF. The FEED will evaluate the technical configuration, project capex and potential financing and offtake structures needed to reach final investment decision. A prior feasibility study has been completed to validate the technical and commercial viability of the facility’s SAF production.
The project is envisioned to be one of Asia’s first purpose-built EtJ SAF facilities, supporting both Singapore’s national SAF target1 and the growing needs of regional airlines. The EtJ pathway will enable the proposed facility to draw on a range of bioethanol feedstocks, while retaining flexibility to adapt as regional bioethanol markets evolve.
Through close coordination with agencies including the Economic Development Board (EDB) and Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG), the proposed facility is aligned with Singapore’s ambition to become a leading SAF hub in Asia and supports ongoing efforts to decarbonise Singapore’s aviation ecosystem. By locating production on Jurong Island, the project can leverage existing industrial infrastructure and logistics, while creating new opportunities for sustainable fuels in the region.
