Osaka, 9 September 2025: FATHOPES ENERGY, a pioneering biofuels group developing solutions in Used Cooking Oil Collection, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with NTT DATA Corporation (NTT DATA) to jointly scale a waste cooking oil collection enterprise application in Japan and thereafter in other markets.
The signing ceremony took place at EXPO 2025 Osaka, which welcomed over 20,400 visitors on 9 September and has received more than 2.8 million visitors to the Malaysian Pavilion since April 2025. The event was witnessed by YBhg Dato’ Haji Mad Zaidi bin Mohd Karli, Secretary General, Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA).
SAF is widely recognised as one of the most effective solutions to decarbonise the aviation industry. However, its adoption is challenged by the need for a stable supply of raw materials, efficient collection and distribution, and traceability. FatHopes Energy has been addressing these challenges for more than a decade across Southeast Asia by leveraging advanced technologies such as IoT-based oil level monitoring and automatic collection notifications in real time via its proprietary digital app stack.
FatHopes Energy, in collaboration with NTT DATA, will develop a cutting-edge waste oil collection application, allowing businesses to track collection volumes and locations, automatically generate necessary documentation, and streamline certification processes.
As part of the ongoing development, Artificial Intelligence (Ai) is incorporated into the Waste Recycling Management System (WRMS) and future software products. This will enhance how waste is tracked, analysed, and optimised across the recycling value chain. Key AI-enabled capabilities will include:
- Predicting and optimising collection routes to reduce fuel consumption and emissions.
- Detecting anomalies and ensuring compliance through intelligent monitoring.
- Delivering real-time insights for recyclers, collectors, and enterprises to make faster, data-driven decisions.
Pilot deployments of the Ai-enabled app will begin in Malaysia-Japan in collaboration with NTT DATA learning into their vast generative Ai experience and knowhow, with plans to scale across other markets.
FatHopes Energy is also actively expanding its SAF ecosystem, including a partnership with BinZayed Energy for the development of its own SAF refinery in Port Klang, further strengthening its capacity to supply Sustainable Aviation Fuels.
“This collaboration with NTT DATA reflects our commitment to innovation, efficiency, and sustainability. By combining our expertise in waste oil collection with advanced digital and Ai technologies, we are taking a significant step towards scaling SAF adoption both regionally and globally,” shared Vinesh Sinha, CEO & Founder of FatHopes Energy.
This enterprise solution will provide multi-billion-dollar SAF refinery investments with secure and transparent feedstock management, ensuring each refinery operates with a guaranteed supply. By maintaining the highest standards of traceability and accountability, all feedstock can be reliably tracked throughout the supply chain.
This partnership underscores FatHopes Energy’s and NTT DATA’s commitment to innovation, sustainability, and the global transition towards circular economies.
It’s exciting to see companies like FatHopes Energy leading the charge in sustainable aviation fuel. This waste cooking oil collection app could be a game-changer in making SAF more accessible and scaling it globally.