The Asian Sustainable Aviation Fuel Association (ASAFA) is pleased to announce that Axens, a leading licensing company specializing in SAF technologies, with a worldwide presence, especially in APAC region, has joined ASAFA as its newest gold member. This collaboration underscores Axens' commitment to advancing the adoption and integration of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in the Asia-Pacific region.

Axens brings a wealth of experience in technology development and implementation, having worked with diverse feedstocks, in various contexts globally and adapting to different regulations. This expertise will be invaluable in promoting SAF and supporting the decarbonization of air transportation in Asia.

By joining ASAFA, Axens aims to leverage its extensive experience and share knowledge with ASAFA members to foster the growth of the SAF ecosystem in Asia. This partnership represents a significant step in uniting industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers to address the urgent challenge of climate change and accelerate the transition to sustainable aviation.

Fabrice Espinosa CEO of ASAFA:
"We are pleased to welcome Axens as a member of our initiative to advance Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production and adoption across Asia. As a global leader in SAF technologies, Axens offers a comprehensive portfolio of solutions, including HEFA, Fischer-Tropsch, and Alcohol-to-Jet pathways, enabling the conversion of diverse feedstocks such as biomass, CO₂, and hydrogen into sustainable fuels . Their extensive expertise and commitment to sustainable fuels will be instrumental in driving progress toward decarbonizing aviation in the region."

Stephane Wermester, VP Commercial APAC, Axens:
"Joining ASAFA is an exciting opportunity for Axens to contribute to the decarbonization of air transportation in the fastest-growing aviation market. We look forward to collaborating with ASAFA and its members to leverage our experience and support local stakeholders in promoting SAF adoption and integration."

About Axens

The Axens Group offers a complete range of solutions for the conversion of oil and biomass into cleaner fuels, the production and purification of major petrochemical intermediates, the chemical recycling of plastics, natural gas treatment and conversion options, water treatment and carbon capture. Their offer includes technologies, equipment, furnaces, modular units, catalysts, adsorbents and related services. Axens is ideally positioned to cover the entire value chain, from feasibility studies to start-up and monitoring of units throughout their lifecycle. This unique position guarantees optimum performance and a reduced environmental footprint. Axens' international offering is based on highly qualified human resources, modern production facilities and an extensive global network for industrial, technical support and sales services. Axens is an IFP Energies Nouvelles Group company.

About ASAFA

The Asia SAF Association is Asia's first independent non-profit dedicated to advancing the adoption and integration of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) across Asia. ASAFA is dedicated to accelerating aviation decarbonization in Asia by promoting SAF adoption, advancing robust policies and market integration, ensuring a diverse SAF supply chain, enhancing technical expertise through collaboration, and mobilizing investments for infrastructure and innovation to drive economic growth and sustainability in aviation. ASAFA is based in Singapore.