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Published Feb 17, 2026
Exploring Digital Infrastructure for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Book-and-Claim in Australia
Viva Energy and NoviqTech Research Activity Overview
NoviqTech has entered into a formal agreement with Viva Energy Australia to support a research and exploration program focused on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) book-and-claim systems. The project forms part of Viva Energy’s ARENA-supported initiative to establish SAF infrastructure to supply Brisbane Airport.
Supporting Emerging SAF Markets Through Digital Systems
Research Context
As SAF markets develop globally, credible digital accounting and chain-of-custody systems are increasingly required to support sustainability claims and avoid double counting or greenwashing. Blockchain-based systems offer immutable records and transparent audit trails that can adapt to evolving standards and regulatory expectations.
In Australia, physical SAF supply constraints, and growing demand, create a need to explore alternative accounting and attribution mechanisms that can support early SAF uptake.
NoviqTech and Viva Energy's SAF Research Objectives
Validating Digital Approaches to SAF Traceability
The research collaboration focuses on exploring, validating, and refining digital approaches to SAF book-and-claim systems, including:
Governance models for SAF accounting.
Certificate lifecycle management.
Alignment with emerging sustainability standards.
Suitability of different chain-of-custody models, including mass balance and book-and-claim.
SAF Book and Claim Research Activities
Scope of Investigation
Research activities that include:
Investigating how digital SAF accounting systems and blockchain technology can support a future domestic SAF supply chain and reduce barriers to SAF uptake in Australia.
Assessing how digital systems can support lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions calculation and reporting across a SAF supply chain.
Comparing chain-of-custody models to identify implementation considerations and barriers.
Exploring the role of blockchain-based book-and-claim systems in enabling SAF uptake where physical infrastructure is limited.
Examining how SAF end users can demonstrate carbon reduction outcomes through book-and-claim mechanisms.
Sharing learnings and insights generated through the research program.
How NoviqTech’s Digital Platforms Support This SAF Research Pathway
NoviqTech’s Fuel Central and Carbon Central platforms are designed to work together to support the types of digital systems explored through this research.
Carbon Central supports the supply side by structuring feedstock processing, SAF production, energy, and emissions data through digital twins, enabling sustainability accounting and reporting.
Fuel Central extends this capability into post-production activities, including certificate lifecycle management, credit inventories, transfers, customer allocation, and book-and-claim interactions.
Together, the two platforms form an integrated digital infrastructure that connects production data with trading and certification. This end-to-end approach supports complex fuel supply chains involving multiple parties, strengthens audit readiness, and is designed to adapt as standards and market frameworks evolve.
Next Steps
As research and demonstration activities progress, findings will inform future system design, governance frameworks, and potential commercial pathways.
If you are exploring SAF production, Book and Claim structures, or digital systems for emissions and certificate management, we can support both sides of the equation. Production tracking through Carbon Central digital twins and verified chain of custody and credit management through Fuel Central, designed to work together from day one.
