Landfill Gas Aviation Solutions

Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT) researchers have demonstrated that aviation fuel can be produced sustainably from landfill gas generated by organic waste, such as food scraps. The pilot facility, roughly 100 square metres in size, is capable of producing about 100 kilograms of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) per day, showing that the technology is viable beyond the lab.

The project was led by KRICT in partnership with local firm Intocore Technology. Together, they developed an end-to-end process that captures landfill gas and converts it into usable aviation fuel, turning waste into a valuable energy resource.

For the aviation sector, which is under growing pressure to cut emissions, this research offers a practical pathway to a lower-carbon fuel supply. SAF made from waste materials can significantly reduce carbon emissions compared to conventional jet fuel.

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