MAIRE has signed an MoU with Kazakhstan’s sovereign wealth fund Samruk-Kazyna and the Italo-Kazakh Trade Association (ACIK) to jointly explore the development of a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) platform in Kazakhstan.

 

The initiative will assess the feasibility of producing SAF using HEFA (Hydroprocessed Esters and Fatty Acids) feedstocks available in the country, supporting Kazakhstan’s ambition to position itself as a regional SAF production hub.

 

Under the agreement, the parties will evaluate infrastructure requirements, engage key stakeholders, and define a potential investment framework, including options within the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC). 

 

MAIRE’s technology arm Nextchem will lead on identifying suitable technology pathways while also assessing technical, commercial, and financial viability.

 

Alessandro Bernini, CEO of MAIRE, commented: “This Memorandum of Understanding represents a meaningful step in advancing sustainable aviation fuel production in Kazakhstan. 

 

"The country’s strategic position at the intersection of key Europe-Asia routes creates favorable conditions for the development of SAF supply chains, and thus a compelling opportunity to combine industrial development with long-term market potential. 

 

"MAIRE, through Nextchem, will bring its technological expertise to support the definition of efficient solutions, contributing to the country’s ambition to strengthen its role as a regional SAF hub.”