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From kitchen waste to sky-high costs: inside Hong Kong’s quest for green jet fuel

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Hong Kong is pursuing the production of sustainable aviation fuel by utilizing recycled kitchen and drainage waste, historically known as gutter oil. This once-notorious substance has nearly vanished from dining tables as it has transformed into a highly sought-after feedstock for clean energy, earning the nickname liquid gold due to its skyrocketing value.

The city's quest for green jet fuel highlights a broader global shift toward alternative aviation energy sources, though it also introduces significant economic challenges. As demand surges for this recycled material, the cost of acquiring the feedstock has risen dramatically, resulting in sky-high production expenses for sustainable jet fuel within the region.

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South China Morning Post (HK) Explores the economic transformation of gutter oil into expensive green jet fuel feedstock.
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