Fueling Tomorrow: Asia SAF Industry Series (Oct 2025)

Direct Air Capture (DAC) and other Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) solutions can complement Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to meet ICAO’s net-zero target. This webinar will unpack the differences between CDR and conventional carbon capture, the role of CDR credits in addressing residual aviation emissions, and how linking SAF carbon intensity (CI) thresholds with DAC can help close gaps when SAF volumes alone are insufficient. We will also discuss policy approaches that maximize CO₂ reduction, support diverse SAF pathways, and enable fair market pricing across producers.

Ms. Sylvia Low has 15 years with Occidental and joined 1PointFive in 2023 as Director leading the effort in of business development in Asia. Prior to that she helped set up and lead the team in Occidental Oil Asia in Singapore. Her main role within Oxy is manage a team in marketing crude oil produced by Oxy and physical and paper trading activity supporting the business. She joined the company in 2009 in Houston, Texas where she worked to set up the marketing arm for Oxy to be run out from Singapore before returning to work in it in 2011. Prior to that, she has more than 10 years of experience in a variety of roles in crude oil trading including risk, economic analysis for energy commodities in various oil trading companies including Koch, Totsa and Sempra. Sylvia has a degree in Bachelor in Business Administration from the National University of Singapore.

Philip New is a recognized leader in the global energy transition with over 30 years of experience shaping low-carbon strategies and innovation. He currently serves on the boards of Norsk Hydro ASA, Renew Energy Global plc, and Fotowatio Renewable Ventures, is a Senior Fellow of the Mission Possible Partnership, and a Fellow of the Energy Institute. Philip chaired the UK Government’s EV Energy Taskforce, advised on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) policy, and sits on several advisory panels guiding climate and energy policy. From 2015 to 2022, he was CEO of Energy Systems Catapult, the UK’s flagship innovation agency accelerating energy system transition through systems modelling, market insights, and demonstration projects. Earlier, he spent over three decades at BP, where he launched BP Ultimate globally, built the company’s biofuels and biotechnology businesses, and ultimately led BP’s global Alternative Energy division. He is based in Oxford, UK.

The series aims to provide industry professionals and stakeholders with comprehensive insights and analyses of the latest developments and trends in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) specifically within the Asian context. Targeting fuel producers, policymakers, investors, technology licensers and other key players in the SAF value chain, the webinars will delve into technical and specialized topics that address the complexities of SAF.

Participants can expect in-depth discussions on production technologies, regulatory frameworks, market trends, and investment opportunities tailored to the unique needs and interests of the Asian market. Each session will adopt a rigorous, evidence-based approach, leveraging the expertise of leading experts and practitioners in the field.

The format will include detailed presentations, case studies, and interactive panel discussions, fostering an environment for participants to engage with complex topics and exchange ideas with peers. Ultimately, the series aims to equip stakeholders with valuable insights and actionable intelligence to inform their decision-making and strategic development in the rapidly evolving SAF landscape.