UCO for Aviation Fuel
UCO Feedstock for SAF: A Proven, Traceable Supply Source
As one of the most established feedstocks used globally in HEFA-based Sustainable Aviation Fuel production, UCO Feedstock for SAF is central to our supply model, sourced through a documented HORECA collection network across Maharashtra.
UCO Feedstock for SAF refers to used cooking oil used as an input for Sustainable Aviation Fuel production, typically through HEFA processing. Ranjit Oil Mills India supplies documented, traceable UCO for this purpose, collected through a scheduled HORECA network based in Maharashtra.
The world's most-used SAF feedstock
Why used cooking oil leads SAF feedstock supply today
Of the various feedstocks used in Sustainable Aviation Fuel production worldwide, used cooking oil is currently the most widely relied upon. Its widespread use as UCO Feedstock for SAF comes down to a combination of factors: it is a genuine waste product with no competing food use, it is chemically well suited to HEFA processing, and collection networks already exist in many food-service-heavy economies, India included.
Ranjit Oil Mills India supplies UCO into this demand through our own HORECA collection network, built around hotels, restaurants, caterers and institutional kitchens across our operating region. Every pickup follows a documented process, so the oil that eventually reaches a biodiesel plant or SAF refiner carries a traceable history back to its kitchen of origin.
As global SAF mandates push demand for UCO higher, having a supplier who has already formalised this collection process, rather than one still relying on informal sourcing, becomes an increasingly important consideration for buyers.
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Why choose us
What makes our UCO SAF-supply-ready
Buyers sourcing UCO Feedstock for SAF need more than volume; they need documentation and consistency, which our collection model is built around.
Documented Collection
An 8-step process tracks UCO from kitchen source through to dispatch.
HORECA-Wide Network
Hotels, restaurants, caterers and institutional kitchens all feed our supply.
Quality Screening
Incoming oil is checked against the parameters relevant to downstream processing.
Expanding Coverage
Our collection network continues to grow to meet rising SAF-driven demand.
From kitchen to SAF-ready UCO
How used cooking oil becomes SAF feedstock
Our process is designed with the traceability SAF buyers require built in from the start.
Kitchen Onboarding
HORECA generators are onboarded into our scheduled collection network.
Scheduled Pickup
UCO is collected based on each kitchen's generation volume.
Segregation & Storage
Oil is kept separate from general waste and stored appropriately.
Quality Inspection
Incoming UCO is checked against buyer-relevant quality parameters.
Documentation
Source, quantity and movement records are maintained for every batch.
Dispatch to Buyers
Documented UCO is supplied to biodiesel and SAF-focused customers.
Feedstock diversification
UCO alongside other SAF feedstock options
While UCO Feedstock for SAF remains the most established category globally, growing SAF demand is expected to outpace available UCO supply in coming years, which is part of why we also supply non-edible Pongamia oil as a complementary feedstock. Buyers working with us can access both streams from a single, traceable source rather than managing separate supplier relationships for each.
Whether your production strategy leans primarily on UCO or blends multiple feedstock types, our combined Pongamia and UCO supply chain is built to support a flexible sourcing approach as your requirements evolve.
Common questions
UCO feedstock for SAF — common questions
It is a genuine waste product with no competing food use, is well suited to HEFA processing, and benefits from existing collection infrastructure in many food-service economies.
Every pickup is logged as part of an 8-step documented process covering onboarding, collection, segregation, storage, quality checks and final dispatch.
Yes, both feedstock streams run through our operation, so buyers can source a combined or single-feedstock supply depending on their needs.
Our collection network is currently strongest around Pune and Maharashtra's HORECA hubs, with ongoing plans to expand coverage further.
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