Huan Qiu Wang·2026-01-09 01:24Core Viewpoint - The restructuring of China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec) and China National Aviation Fuel Group Corporation (CNAF) aims to enhance the integration of the aviation fuel industry chain, reduce supply costs, and promote a green and low-carbon transition in aviation energy supply [1][3]. Group 1: Industry Integration and Innovation - The merger will leverage Sinopec's oil product research and development capabilities alongside CNAF's market supply advantages, facilitating the integration of innovation within the aviation fuel industry chain [3]. - Currently, there is a disconnect between the research, production, sales, and application sectors in China's aviation fuel industry, which the restructuring aims to address [1]. Group 2: Green and Low-Carbon Transition - The restructuring is expected to support the high-quality development of sustainable aviation fuel, contributing to the aviation industry's green and low-carbon transition [3][5]. - Sustainable aviation fuel technology is recognized as a key pathway for reducing carbon emissions in the aviation sector, which faces significant challenges in emission reductions [3]. Group 3: Sustainable Aviation Fuel Development - Sinopec is the first company in Asia to develop and commercialize bio-jet fuel production technology, and the restructuring will accelerate the research, usage, and iteration of sustainable aviation fuel technologies [5]. - The global sustainable aviation fuel consumption is projected to reach 6 million tons by 2025 and 18 million tons by 2030, highlighting the growing demand for such fuels [7].