The implementation of this project will increase Uzbekistan’s domestic supply of aviation kerosene from the current 40–50% to 70–80%.

The Fergana Oil Refinery has launched serial production of Jet A1 aviation fuel incorporating a synthetic kerosene component produced at the Uzbekistan GTL plant.

The project is operated by Saneg JetWhites, a company specializing in the distribution of both domestically produced and imported aviation fuel.

To implement the project, Saneg specialists developed a phased action plan and signed an agreement with the Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas (Moscow) to conduct technical assessments and testing of semi-synthetic aviation kerosene samples. The studies were carried out using a comprehensive set of qualification assessment methods recognized in international practice.

Following the tests, positive conclusions and recommendations were received, enabling the launch of industrial-scale production. This led to the official approval from the Civil Aviation Authority of the Republic of Uzbekistan (Uzaviatsiya) for the use of Jet A1 semi-synthetic kerosene produced at the Fergana Refinery to refuel civil aircraft.

The semi-synthetic Jet A1 aviation kerosene is a blend of 40% synthetic component, manufactured at the Uzbekistan GTL plant, and 60% conventional Jet A1 fuel, produced at the Fergana Refinery. This composition ensures high-performance characteristics, including enhanced combustion quality, thermo-oxidative stability, and compliance with international standards. Most importantly, it allows a more than 60% increase in the production volume of aviation kerosene, which is in short supply in Uzbekistan.

"The development of semi-synthetic Jet A1 production is a significant step towards enhancing the country’s fuel security. We aim to meet a major portion of domestic demand for aviation kerosene and reach a new level of technological advancement in our product," – commented Azizbek Gayupov, Director of Saneg JetWhites.

At the first stage, production volumes will reach up to 10,000 tons per month, with the potential to grow to 20,000–25,000 tons in the second phase.