The Singapore-rooted collaboration would connect Project Beacon’s first-of-a-kind next-generation SAF pathway with modular blending technology first launched in Singapore.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Non-binding MOU to jointly explore potential SAF supply-chain, blending and related activities in support of Project Beacon and future Aether SAF projects.
- Project Beacon is designed as a first-of-a-kind next-generation commercial SAF project in Singapore, using Aether AuroraTM technology to convert industrial waste gas and biomethane into CORSIA-certified SAF.
- FlyORO will assess how its modular AlphaLiteTM blending platform – first launched in Singapore and later deployed at Wellcamp in Australia – can support flexible downstream deployment and last-mile supply-chain integration.
- The collaboration brings together two companies with strong Singapore roots and operating presence to support local innovation, decarbonisation and aviation energy diversification.
SINGAPORE, 12th May 2026 — FlyORO Technologies Pte. Ltd. (“FlyORO”), a Singapore-based SAF blending and supply-chain technology company, and Aether Fuels (“Aether”), a sustainable fuels company with headquarters in Singapore and Chicago, today announced the signing of a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) to jointly explore the potential development of SAF supply-chain, blending and associated activities in support of Aether’s Project Beacon and future Aether Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) projects.
Through the MOU, the parties will evaluate how a next-generation SAF production pathway can be paired with flexible blending, storage interface, certification workflow, logistics and downstream market-delivery models. The collaboration is intended to assess practical ways to accelerate operational readiness and commercial adoption while supporting Singapore’s role as a leading hub for aviation, innovation and sustainable industrial development.
At the center of the collaboration is Project Beacon, Aether’s planned commercial demonstration facility at Aster Pulau Bukom refinery in Singapore. Aether expects Project Beacon will be the first next-generation, commercial-scale SAF production facility in Southeast Asia. The facility is designed to use the Aether Aurora technology platform to convert industrial waste gas and biomethane into CORSIA-certified SAF, with expected output of up to 50 barrels of fuel per day, or approximately 2,000 tonnes per year, and lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions reductions anticipated to exceed 70% versus conventional jet fuel.
Project Beacon stands out from a SAF conversion-pathway perspective because it is intended to demonstrate a more feedstock-flexible route to production using waste-carbon. Whereas the first wave of commercial SAF has been driven largely by HEFA pathways, Aether reports that Aether Aurora can use a wide range of waste carbon feedstocks and aims to deliver higher yields at lower capital intensity. That first-of-a-kind positioning is central to why the proposed collaboration matters: if next-generation production is to scale, downstream infrastructure must also become more adaptable, modular and market-responsive.
FlyORO’s role in the collaboration centers on downstream enablement. The company will contribute its modular blending expertise to assess how flexible, on-demand blending could complement Project Beacon and future Aether projects. FlyORO’s AlphaLite system – first launched in Singapore as the world’s first modular SAF blending system – is designed to integrate with existing fuel infrastructure and enable scalable, site-deployable blending capability closer to the point of use. The platform also draws on operational experience from FlyORO’s 2025 deployment with Wagner Sustainable Fuels and Boeing at Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport in Queensland, Australia.
“Singapore is one of the few markets where advanced fuel production, airport demand, logistics capability and policy momentum can come together at meaningful speed. Through this MOU, we want to explore how smarter downstream infrastructure can complement next-generation SAF production and help make supply more flexible, transparent and practical for the local market.”
Jonathan Yeo, Chief Executive Officer, FlyORO Technologies Pte. Ltd.
“Project Beacon is intended to demonstrate Aether’s breakthrough Aurora technology in commercial operation and unlock new and more abundant waste carbon feedstocks for SAF production. Working with FlyORO on this project gives us an opportunity to evaluate how downstream blending and supply-chain innovation can support commercialization in Singapore and accelerate overall SAF industry development.”
Conor Madigan, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Aether Fuels
The proposed collaboration also reflects the strength of Singapore’s clean-energy innovation ecosystem. By bringing together advanced conversion technology and modular downstream blending expertise in the same market, FlyORO and Aether aim to explore practical solutions that can expand SAF availability, diversify aviation energy pathways through sustainable fuels, and reinforce Singapore’s role as a launchpad for scalable decarbonisation solutions. The MOU is non-binding and non-exclusive, and any future collaboration would remain subject to further technical, commercial, regulatory and definitive-agreement discussions between the parties.
Project Beacon at a glance
- Planned location: Aster Pulau Bukom, Singapore, within Aster’s integrated refining and chemical hub.
- Publicly described by Aether as a commercial demonstration facility and the first next-generation, commercial-scale SAF production facility in Southeast Asia.
- Designed output: up to 50 barrels per day, or approximately 2,000 tonnes of fuel per year.
- Project Beacon will convert industrial waste gas and biomethane into CORSIA-certified SAF with lifecycle GHG emissions reductions expected to exceed 70% versus conventional jet fuel.
- Construction expected to start in 2026, with commercial operations targeted for 2028
About FlyORO Technologies Pte. Ltd.
FlyORO Technologies Pte. Ltd. is a Singapore-based SAF blending technology company and a pioneer in SAF blending infrastructure. Its flagship AlphaLite platform is a modular, 40-foot blending unit powered by FlyORO’s proprietary, patented technology and designed to integrate with existing fuel infrastructure, enabling SAF delivery wherever it is needed across the supply chain – upstream at production sites, midstream at fuel terminals, or downstream at airport fuel farms. This versatility allows airport fuel operators to serve customers more effectively through a simplified supply chain, while giving airlines and fuel buyers the flexibility to align SAF uptake with their sustainability commitments.
In 2025, FlyORO deployed an AlphaLite unit with Wagner Sustainable Fuels and Boeing at Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport in Queensland, Australia – the first SAF blending terminal co-located at an airport globally, a milestone that advanced AlphaLite to Technology Readiness Level 9 (TRL 9). As of 2025, FlyORO has blended more than 500,000 litres of SAF across its AlphaLite deployments.
For more information, visit www.flyoro.co
About Aether Fuels
Aether Fuels is a climate technology company revolutionizing sustainable fuel production to help hard-to-abate industries like aviation and ocean shipping achieve their decarbonization goals. Our breakthrough Aether Aurora™ technology converts waste carbon into drop-in liquid fuels with near-ideal carbon conversion efficiency. The scalable solution addresses the core requirements of next-generation sustainable fuels by increasing production yields and reducing capital costs while utilizing a diverse range of feedstocks. Founded in 2022 and backed by global investors and partners, Aether maintains principal offices in the United States and Singapore. To learn more, visit www.aetherfuels.com or follow us on LinkedIn.
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