Malaysia pushes 1% sustainable aviation fuel mandate back to 2030
The requirement was initially planned for January 2027. The delay gives industry operators and the aviation regulator more preparation time.
Malaysia has moved its mandatory 1% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blend requirement to 2030 from January 2027, according to the Plantation and Commodities Ministry. The rule covers international departures from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).
The ministry said it reached the decision after consulting the Transport Ministry. Industry players will have additional time to prepare their operations, while the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) can further develop the regulatory framework needed to implement the requirement.
Despite the revised timetable, the ministry said the government remained committed to building the country's SAF industry as part of its transition towards sustainable energy.
Commercial SAF production in Malaysia started in October 2025 at the EcoCeres plant in Johor. The facility's licensed annual capacity is 420,000 metric tonnes.
A further facility, the PETRONAS-Enilive-Euglena biorefinery in Pengerang, is expected to begin operating in the second half of 2028. Its processing capacity is 650,000 metric tonnes per annum.
