London – On Thursday 4 September 2025, Dr Andrew Odjo, CEO of Clean Planet Technologies (CPTech), and CTO of Clean Planet Energy, part of the Clean Planet Group, unveiled the UK’s first Plastics-to-Sustainable Aviation Fuel (P2SAF) technology during a keynote speech at the prestigious SAF Global Summit 2025.
Speaking to an audience of over 500 policymakers, energy leaders, airlines, and investors, Dr Odjo introduced the company’s proprietary SAFe-P2SAF system – a groundbreaking process designed to convert hard-to-recycle waste plastics into ultra-clean, low-carbon jet fuel that meets the stringent aviation standards.
The technology, currently undergoing ASTM certification, transforms mixed waste plastics into a direct drop-in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) that can be blended with conventional jet fuel and used in existing aircraft and fuel infrastructure. With the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 70% compared to fossil jet fuels and the ability to divert thousands of tonnes of plastic from landfill and incineration, SAFe-P2SAF represents a significant step towards decarbonizing one of the most challenging sectors in the race to achieve Net Zero by 2050 and promoting clean air.
“Our mission is simple: to address two global challenges simultaneously – plastic pollution and aviation emissions,” said Dr Odjo. “With SAFe-P2SAF, we’re turning a waste problem into a climate solution, supporting the UK’s ambitions for SAF production and diversifying feedstocks beyond traditional pathways like HEFA, which are facing growing supply pressures.”
CPTech’s innovation comes at a critical time for the industry. With REFUEL EU Aviation’s 2% SAF blend target launching in 2025, the UK’s pioneering SAF mandate, and increasing investor interest in circular feedstocks, there is a race to scale production and secure supply chains for sustainable aviation fuels.
The SAFe-P2SAF technology builds on Clean Planet Technologies’ flagship SAFe Hydroprocessing system, which has already been successfully scaled for upgrading pyrolysis oils into low-carbon fuels. By adapting this platform to process plastic-derived feedstocks into ultra-clean SAF, CPTech aims to position the UK at the forefront of feedstock diversity and innovation for sustainable aviation.
The company’s upcoming roadmap includes progressing ASTM certification, developing its first pilot-scale P2SAF facility in the UK later in 2025, and expanding partnerships with key industry stakeholders to accelerate deployment and make it more attractive to investors.
“Today marks the beginning of an exciting few months for Clean Planet Technologies,” added Dr Odjo. “With a new facility announcement coming at the end of this year, our focus remains on scaling solutions that deliver real environmental impact while supporting the UK’s leadership in sustainable aviation.”
Clean Planet Technologies (CPTech) is part of the Clean Planet Group, dedicated to developing proprietary technologies that enable the sustainable use of plastics and reduce carbon emissions. Its portfolio includes innovations in Plastics-to-SAF, Plastics-to-Hydrogen, Plastics-to-Monomers, and containerized pyrolysis systems (CPS²). CPTech’s technologies support the circular economy by transforming low-value waste into high-value, low-carbon fuels and chemicals.
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