On July 9, 2026, with the official completion of the business registration procedures in Beijing, the equity structure of China Aviation Fuel Group Co., Ltd. quietly changed and was officially incorporated into the China Petroleum and Chemical Corporation. This official document marks the successful conclusion of the trillion level energy central enterprise restructuring coordinated and promoted by the State owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council, and a more resilient aviation energy industry chain is unfolding over China.

The integration of aviation fuel industry has come to an end

This restructuring was launched at the end of 2025 with the approval of the Party Central Committee and the State Council. After six months of efficient promotion, it obtained all regulatory approvals both domestically and internationally on June 18, 2026. Sinopec, as the largest integrated refining and chemical enterprise in China, possesses strong upstream resources and refining capabilities; AVIC Oil is the largest aviation fuel guarantee service provider in Asia, occupying a monopolistic distribution network in China. The combination of the two completely connects the entire process from the refinery to the wings, achieving seamless integration of production and sales.

Green aviation fuels into new engines

Faced with the global aviation industry's net zero emissions target by 2050, sustainable aviation fuels have become the key to breaking through. Sinopec is the earliest enterprise in China to master SAF production technology, while AVIC Oil has significant advantages in terminal refueling and application scenarios. After the restructuring, both parties will integrate research and market resources, create a source of SAF technology, accelerate the large-scale commercial operation of green products such as bio aviation coal, and help China's civil aviation industry fulfill its low-carbon commitments. Keywords: Infrastructure News、Infrastructure

Enhance international competitiveness

As the world's second-largest aviation fuel consumption market, China has enormous potential for future growth. This restructuring not only ensures the national aviation energy security, but also significantly enhances the bargaining power in the international aviation coal market. Relying on Sinopec's global trade network and AVIC Oil's guarantee experience, Chinese enterprises will participate in international competition with a stronger attitude, transforming from simple oil suppliers to world-class aviation energy comprehensive service providers.Editor/Gao Xue