Japan Airlines (JAL), Secoma, Toyota Tsusho, and Chitose Airport Motor Service have started year-round operation using biodiesel fuel produced from waste cooking oil of Secoma’s in-store cooking “HOT CHEF” for service vehicles at New Chitose Airport.
The waste cooking oil generated from Secoma’s in-store cooking “HOT CHEF” is refined into biodiesel fuel (BDF) by the group’s Shiraoi Yushi, then distributed and supplied by Toyota Tsusho before being fueled into JAL’s service vehicles by Chitose Airport Motor Service. By installing a dedicated tank within the airport, it’s estimated that approximately 54 tons of carbon dioxide emissions will be reduced annually through the utilization of about 2,300 liters per month during summer and about 1,150 liters per month in winter.
During a demonstration experiment conducted from August 1 to November 14, 2023, 2,275 liters were used, reducing carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 6 tons.
In severe winter conditions, BDF may freeze inside the fuel tank and affect the quality. To prevent this, a mixture of BDF and light oil is used, and a warm air unit is installed in the fuel tank.
The target vehicles include nine towing tractors, one forklift, and one aircraft tug, with one of the towing tractors featuring wrapping with logos from the four companies.
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