Wellcamp Airport SAF Upgrade
We are proud to partner with Wagner Sustainable Fuels to deliver a pioneering Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) project at Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport, Queensland.
Location: Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport
Service: SAF Upgrade
Client: Wagner Sustainable Fuels
Project Manager
Aaron Vandersteen
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Wellcamp Airport SAF Upgrade
Project Overiew
The Wellcamp Airport SAF Upgrade involved upgrading the existing Jet A1 facility to incorporate SAF blending, storage, and dispensing capability. This positions Wellcamp Airport as one of Australia’s early adopters of SAF infrastructure and a leader in renewable aviation fuel innovation.
Wellcamp Airport SAF Upgrade
Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is one of the most practical pathways to decarbonising aviation. Derived from renewable feedstocks, SAF can be blended with conventional Jet A1 and used directly in existing aircraft without modifications.
Meeting strict international standards such as ASTM D7566 and ASTM D1655, SAF is recognised globally as a certified “drop-in” fuel.
With net-zero targets driving aviation’s transition, regional airports are emerging as hubs for SAF adoption — and this project positions Wellcamp Airport at the forefront of that movement
Wellcamp Airport SAF Upgrade
Project Challenges
The project required close collaboration to overcome several key challenges:
• Integration of SAF blending and F34 dosing with the existing Jet A1 facility
• Compliance with ASTM D7566, ASTM D1655, EI1530, and EI1533 standards
• Site layout restrictions and heavy vehicle (road train) access
• Environmental considerations and design limitations
• Automation requirements, alarms, and interlocks to ensure safe concurrent fuel operations
• Tie-ins to the existing facility within limited shutdown windows
Wellcamp Airport SAF Upgrade
Project Deliverables
Nqpetro delivered a turnkey upgrade that included:
• Repurposed and new fuel storage tanks (SAF, Jet A1, FSII, Nalco)
• Proprietary SAF blending system with controls integration
• Pump skids for SAF, Jet A1, and dosing operations
• New pipelines, sampling systems, and metering assemblies
• PLC/HMI-based fuel control system with alarms and interlocks
Wellcamp Airport SAF Upgrade
Project Outcomes
The upgraded facility now delivers:
• Blending, storage, and dispensing of SAF alongside Jet A1
• Enhanced safety, automation, and reliability
• Establishment of Wellcamp Airport as a regional leader in SAF infrastructure and export capability
Why Nqpetro?
Wagner Sustainable Fuels engaged Nqpetro for our specialist expertise in aviation fuel infrastructure and automation systems. Our ability to integrate a proprietary SAF blending system with an existing Jet A1 facility—while ensuring full compliance and safety—was central to project success.
As a trusted national partner, Nqpetro is committed to delivering innovative hydrocarbon solutions such as this project, supporting Australia’s transition toward renewable aviation fuels.
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