Bain Capital bets on sustainable aviation fuel demand growth

by@Reuters

Summary

Bain Capital, a significant investor in sustainable aviation fuel producer EcoCeres, anticipates that blending mandates in various countries, notably Hong Kong and potentially China, will propel long-term growth for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). James Tam, a partner at Bain and co-chair of EcoCeres, noted that while the SAF sector is currently facing weak demand and excess production capacity, it is poised for a multi-decade expansion as more regions implement regulations aimed at reducing aviation emissions. EcoCeres, which is preparing for a Hong Kong initial public offering potentially worth $1 billion, supplies SAF primarily derived from waste feedstocks, aligning with both Hong Kong's and China's plans to increase SAF usage in the coming years.

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EcoCeres: EcoCeres is a producer of sustainable aviation fuel using entirely waste-based feedstocks such as used cooking oil collected from restaurants in China. The company supplies airlines worldwide and is preparing a Hong Kong IPO while advancing plans for additional production capacity to meet anticipated regulatory demand. James Tam: James Tam is a partner at Bain Capital and serves as co-chair of EcoCeres. In recent comments, he emphasized that sustainable aviation fuel represents the primary near-term solution for decarbonizing long-haul aviation as mandates expand from Europe into Asia. Bain Capital: Bain Capital is a global private equity firm that invests across multiple sectors including sustainable energy and infrastructure. As a major shareholder in EcoCeres, the firm anticipates that blending mandates in Asia and beyond will support long-term expansion in sustainable aviation fuel production. Policy: China's 15th Five-Year Plan lists sustainable aviation fuel among priority fuels for development, signaling potential future domestic mandates. Industry: Sustainable aviation fuel is viewed as the main commercially available option for reducing aviation emissions in the near term. Regulation: Hong Kong's five-year plan sets targets for sustainable aviation fuel to account for a share of fuel used by departing flights.

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