EVA Air has taken a significant step towards advancing its sustainability goals by securing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) procurement agreements with three key suppliers: Associated Energy Group, LLC (AEG FUELS) from the United States, COSMO Oil Marketing Co., Ltd. (COSMO) from Japan, and Formosa Petrochemical Corporation from Taiwan. This move not only broadens EVA Air’s SAF initiatives but also establishes enduring partnerships with both international and local suppliers, underlining the airline’s long-term commitment to a more eco-friendly aviation industry.
“Today, sustainable development is not just a choice—it is a responsibility,” said EVA Air President Clay Sun. “Our bilateral collaborations with AEG FUELS, COSMO, and Formosa Petrochemical Corporation reflect our commitment to net-zero emissions. By actively introducing SAF across our global network, we are reducing our operational carbon footprint and fostering transformation and growth throughout the aviation supply chain.”
As the world strives toward the collective goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) has emerged as one of the aviation industry’s most effective solutions for carbon reduction. EVA Air is fully aligned with the European Union’s SAF supply policy, with all flights departing from Europe now operating with a 2% SAF blend since the beginning of 2025. The signing of new SAF agreements represents the next milestone in EVA Air’s sustainability journey, with plans to begin regular SAF integration at key hubs in North America, Japan, and Taiwan starting in the second quarter of 2025. These actions are set to significantly reduce flight emissions and pave the way for wider SAF adoption across the aviation industry.
EVA Air has forged partnerships with three prominent suppliers to further its SAF initiatives. AEG FUELS, a globally recognized aviation fuel provider, brings an extensive and reliable international logistics network. COSMO, one of Japan’s leading energy companies, will supply SAF in the Kansai region, including for the Osaka-Kansai Japan Expo through October 2025. Meanwhile, Formosa Petrochemical Corporation, Taiwan’s first company to supply domestically produced SAF, is bolstering the resilience of the local supply chain. These collaborations enhance EVA Air’s fuel supply flexibility, expand SAF usage throughout the Asia-Pacific region, and accelerate the sustainable transition of aviation fuel in the area.
In a significant step forward for SAF adoption, EVA Air successfully introduced domestically produced SAF on April 23, 2025, as part of the Civil Aviation Administration’s pilot program for SAF usage. The SAF was blended into two international flights: BR156 from Taipei Songshan Airport to Seoul Gimpo International Airport, and BR148 from Kaohsiung International Airport to Kansai International Airport in Japan. This marked the official launch of SAF usage at Taiwan’s local airports, showcasing EVA Air’s strong sustainability commitment and highlighting the maturity of Taiwan’s domestic SAF supply chain.
EVA Air has made considerable strides in sustainability in recent years. Its efforts on the environmental front include fleet modernization with new, fuel-efficient aircraft such as the Boeing 787 and Airbus A350-1000, as well as optimizing flight routes to reduce fuel consumption and emissions.
Looking to the future, EVA Air will continue to increase its use of SAF and engage actively in global sustainability initiatives. The airline remains committed to strengthening partnerships to drive the sustainable transformation of aviation on a global scale.
