Overview

Southeast Asia is set to become a key hub for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), as producers export fuels to established buyers in Europe as well as fulfilling increasing demand from Asia, driven by new sustainability targets in the region.

The Argus RED SAF (HEFA-SPK) fob strait of Malacca assessment provides the robust pricing mechanism needed to bring transparency to these flows, helping the market to take informed decisions and manage price risk exposure.

Along with our fob China SAF (HEFA-SPK) and hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) assessments — launched in January 2023 — and Singapore SAF and HVO netbacks with price history going back to November 2020, Argus provides uniquely comprehensive coverage of renewable fuel prices in Asia-Pacific.

Price assessment details

What are the advantages of Argus SAF fob strait of Malacca price assessments?

Prices are assessed by our market experts, based on firm and indicative market bids, offers and deals received and discussions with market participants daily up until 4.30pm Singapore time.

As the leading source of price and market intelligence for the global SAF and HVO markets, Argus brings a wealth of expertise to support price discovery and keep market participants informed and up to date on the latest developments.

 

Who uses these assessments?

Argus SAF prices are trusted and used by a wide range of market participants, including:

  • HEFA SAF producers that need a market value for their molecules. 
  • Airlines and offtakers looking for independent market prices. 
  • Fuel suppliers obligated under Asian and European countries’ mandates. 
  • Feedstock originators looking to understand the value of the finished product to help them price their feedstock. 
  • Traders that connect producers and buyers around the world. 
  • Analysts requiring a valuation tool for renewable fuels. 
  • Banks evaluating investment opportunities, offering SAF risk management products to their clients or simply trading SAF futures.
  • HVO market participants. For example, HVO producers looking to understand values for alternative hydrotreated products. 

 

How to access the Argus RED SAF (HEFA-SPK) fob strait of Malacca price assessments

The Argus RED SAF (HEFA-SPK) fob strait of Malacca assessments are published as part of the Argus Biofuels and Argus Jet Fuel reports. These services provide independent price assessments alongside the latest news and expert analysis of market and regulatory developments.

The PA code for Argus RED SAF (HEFA-SPK) fob Strait of Malacca is PA0046627.

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