Revo International

What Revo International does

Revo International is a Kyoto-headquartered biofuel manufacturer founded in 1999 that operates a closed-loop waste-to-fuel business converting used cooking oil into biodiesel (branded C-FUEL) and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The company runs three business segments: biofuel manufacturing, engineering services for custom fuel plants, and oil and fat raw materials development through Jatropha cultivation in Vietnam. Its proprietary manufacturing technology achieves a 100% conversion rate of used cooking oil to biofuel and is supported by at least eleven fuel manufacturing patents.

The company operates approximately 141,000 kiloliters per year of total biofuel production capacity across four sites: the Kyoto Factory (10,000 KL/year, ISCC EU certified since 2012 as the first Japanese site), the Aichi Factory (10,000 KL/year, operational from April 2025 with ISCC EU and ISCC CORSIA certification), the Sakai Plant operated via the SAFFAIRE SKY ENERGY joint venture (30,000 KL/year of SAF capacity), and a third factory (16,000 KL/year). Revo supplies C-FUEL to municipal fleets (Kyoto City since 1997 and other prefectures), sells SAF to airlines at Haneda Airport through the joint venture, exports turnkey fuel plants internationally (including a 2007 delivery to PTT Thailand), and runs a nationwide used cooking oil collection network anchored by partners such as FOOD & LIFE COMPANIES (Sushiro chain, ~680 stores), Takashimaya, and Tokushukai healthcare group.

Revo International is publicly listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (ticker 5022) but applied for delisting following the June 2026 shareholder meeting, citing governance restructuring. Subsequent disclosures noted auditor contract termination and delays in submitting the March 2026 fiscal year issuer information, which together with an October 2024 subordinated loan financing indicate capital and governance pressure even as the underlying business expands into aviation fuel.

Name

Revo International

Legal name

株式会社レボ国际机场ナル

Website

https://revo-international.co.jp

Company type

Public

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Ipo

Short description

Revo International is a Kyoto-based biofuel manufacturer converting used cooking oil into C-FUEL biodiesel and SAF. It operates 141,000 KL/year of production capacity across four facilities, supplies municipal fleets and Haneda Airport airlines, and holds Japan's first ISCC EU certification (since 2012).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Biofuel and Sustainable Aviation Fuel Manufacturing

NAICS

Fats and Oils Refining and Blending (311225), Petroleum Refineries (32411), Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing (3241)

SIC

Petroleum Refining (2911), Fats & Oils (2070)

akta.pro primary industry

Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Production (HEFA, FT, ATJ) (EUAAAHAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Renewable Diesel (HVO/HEFA) Production (EUAAAHAD), Biofuels & Renewable Fuels Switching (Biomethane/RNG, Bio-oils, Sustainable Biomass) (EUABAJAD), Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) & Alternative Fuels (e-fuels, biofuels, hydrogen) (THABANAA), Biofuel Plant EPC, O&M & Process Technology Providers (EUAAAHAK)

Keywords

• Biodiesel fuel production
• Sustainable aviation fuel
• Used cooking oil recycling
• Biofuel plant engineering
• Waste-to-fuel manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Kyoto

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Biofuel Product Sales (C-FUEL BDF): Production and sale of biodiesel fuel (C-FUEL) made from 100% used cooking oil. Sold to municipal governments for waste collection vehicles and buses, and to commercial customers. ISCC certified for sustainability.
2. SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) Production and Sales: SAF production through joint venture SAFFAIRE SKY ENERGY and supply to airlines at Haneda Airport starting 2025. Part of Tokyo Metropolitan Government Domestic SAF Initiative.
3. Used Cooking Oil Collection Services: Collection of used cooking oil from restaurants, food service companies, households, and commercial establishments across Japan. Raw material sourcing for biofuel production.
4. Custom Fuel Plant Design and Manufacturing (Engineering): Custom design, manufacturing, and sale of fuel plants to customer specifications. International plant exports (e.g., PTT Thailand).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Revo International manufactures biodiesel fuel (C-FUEL, B100) and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from 100% used cooking oil using proprietary conversion technology across facilities in Kyoto, Aichi, and Sakai. The company also operates a custom biofuel plant engineering business that designs, manufactures, and exports turnkey fuel production facilities, and cultivates Jatropha in Vietnam as a non-edible oilseed feedstock. Its complete supply chain covers used cooking oil collection, biofuel refining, and direct sales to municipal fleets, airlines, and international energy customers.

Product overview

Revo International is a biofuel pioneer company operating a multi-faceted portfolio centered on environmentally friendly biofuel manufacturing. The core offerings include C-FUEL (100% used cooking oil biodiesel) and SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel), supplemented by custom fuel plant engineering services and Jatropha cultivation in Vietnam. The company operates production facilities across Japan (Kyoto, Aichi, Sakai) with combined annual capacity of 141,000 KL, positioning it as Japan's leading domestic biofuel manufacturer with complete supply chain capability from waste oil collection to fuel production and distribution.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• C-FUEL: Biodiesel fuel (BDF) produced from 100% used cooking oil feedstock. Certified under ISCC EU and ISCC CORSIA schemes.
• CF-5

Products and services

• C-FUEL (C-FUEL Biodiesel Fuel) B100 biodiesel fuel (BDF) manufactured from 100% used cooking oil (UC-O) through Revo's proprietary conversion technology, delivering an 87.87% CO2 reduction versus conventional diesel. Produced at Kyoto Factory and Aichi Factory (each 10,000 KL/year) and supplied to municipal governments for waste collection vehicles and city buses and to commercial fleet customers.
• SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) produced from used cooking oil for jet fuel replacement, with a 2.48 tCO2/KL emission coefficient. Supplied to airlines at Haneda Airport through the SAFFAIRE SKY ENERGY joint venture with Cosmo Oil and JGC Holdings as part of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Domestic SAF Initiative.
• CF-5 (CF-Five B5 Biodiesel Blend) CF-5 is a 5% biodiesel blended diesel fuel (B5) sold as a premium low-carbon diesel alternative, reducing CO2 emissions by approximately 5% versus regular diesel while meeting Japanese quality standards.
• Custom Biofuel Plant Engineering Services Turnkey custom design, manufacturing, and sale of biofuel production plants engineered to customer specifications, capable of processing various feedstocks including high free fatty acid palm oil, Jatropha, and used cooking oil. Plants delivered internationally, including to PTT Thailand (Ayutthaya facility completed 2007).

Quantifiable outcome

• CO2 reduction of 87.87% compared to conventional diesel fuel (ISCC certified)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• SAFFAIRE SKY ENERGY (合同会社SAFFAIRE SKY ENERGY)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Joint venture with Cosmo Oil and JGC Holdings established in November 2022 to produce domestic SAF. Production facility at Cosmo Oil Sakai Refinery with 30,000 KL/year capacity. First domestic SAF production in Japan targeting supply to Haneda Airport airlines from 2025. Supported by NEDO.
• JGC Holdings (日揮ホールディングス株式会社)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading Japanese engineering company as co-investor in SAFFAIRE SKY ENERGY JV. Responsible for overall SAF supply chain construction and project coordination. Fry to Fly Project co-organizer. Major partner in Tokyo Metropolitan Government SAF Initiative.
• Cosmo Oil / Cosmo Energy Holdings (コスモ石油株式会社)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOil company providing SAF manufacturing facilities at Sakai Refinery location. Quality verification of collected used cooking oil and SAF production. Part of Tokyo Metropolitan Government Domestic SAF Initiative (3-company joint proposal selected). Carbon neutrality target by 2050.
• FOOD & LIFE COMPANIES (株式会社 FOOD & LIFE COMPANIES)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerFirst major restaurant chain in Japan to sign nationwide agreement for used cooking oil supply to domestic SAF production. Sushiro (~600 stores) and Sushi Kono Sake Sagami (~80 stores) with approximately 900,000 liters of used cooking oil annually. Fry to Fly Project founding member.
• Takashimaya Group (高島屋・東神開発・アール・ティー・コーポレーション)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerDepartment store group signing basic agreement for continuous used cooking oil supply for domestic SAF. Participation in Fry to Fly Project. 6-company joint initiative with JGC Holdings, Revo International, and SAFFAIRE SKY ENERGY.
• Tokushukai Group (徳洲会グループ)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerLargest private healthcare group in Japan (理事長: 東上震一). First healthcare group in Japan to participate in used cooking oil collection for SAF production. Nationwide hospitals and care facilities providing waste oil. Participation in Fry to Fly Project.
• Tokyo Metropolitan GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSelection for Tokyo's Domestic SAF Initiative. 3-company joint proposal (Revo, JGC Holdings, Cosmo Oil) selected for waste cooking oil collection promotion. First selection 2023-2025; second selection 2026-2028. Project aims to establish complete domestic SAF supply chain.
• Dining Innovation Investment (ダイニングイノベーション)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant group investment company signing basic agreement for used cooking oil supply from restaurant operations for domestic SAF manufacturing. 4-party agreement with JGC Holdings, Revo International, and SAFFAIRE SKY ENERGY.
• Shinsekai Town Association / Kansai Airports (新世界町会連合会・関西エアポート)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal community association in Osaka Shinsekai area partnering for waste cooking oil collection. Fry to Fly Project promotion at Tsutenkaku Tower. Collaboration with Kansai Airports for regional collection expansion.
• Kobe City GovernmentmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPilot program starting October 2024 for household used cooking oil collection at 4 locations (Higashinada Ward, Hyogo Ward, Suma Ward, Kobe Airport) for SAF production. Publicity event and awareness promotion activities.
• Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (三菱UFJフィナンシャル・グループ)minorOthersCEO interview featured on MUFG Sustainability AT WORK platform. Business details and future vision shared for customer acquisition and brand visibility.
• NEDO (国立研究開発法人新エネルギー・産業技術総合開発機構)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment research funding organization supporting domestic SAF supply chain project since 2021. Project originated with NEDO support for establishing Japan's first domestic SAF production system.
• Kyoto Shinkin Bank (京都信用金庫)minorOthersKyoto-based regional bank providing 京銀SDGs宣言サポート (SDG Declaration Support program) to help companies pursue sustainable development goals.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• SkyNRG: Dutch sustainable aviation fuel specialist developing SAF projects globally. Directly comparable in SAF-focused business model and certification-driven customer relationships.
• JGC Holdings: Japanese engineering major and SAFFAIRE SKY ENERGY JV co-investor. Comparable engineering capability for biofuel/SAF plant design and Fry to Fly Project co-organizer.
• Cosmo Energy Holdings: Japanese oil refiner and SAFFAIRE SKY ENERGY JV partner co-locating Sakai SAF production. Direct counterparty in domestic SAF supply chain and competing petroleum/biomass fuel producer.

Broad incumbents

• Idemitsu Kosan: Japanese petroleum company developing and importing SAF. Comparable downstream fuel-distribution footprint and competing for SAF blending mandates at Japanese airports.
• ENEOS Holdings: Japan's largest petroleum group investing in SAF and renewable fuels. Competes for both feedstock (used cooking oil) collection and for SAF supply at domestic airports.
• Neste: Global leader in renewable diesel (HVO) and SAF from waste and residues. Direct product overlap with Revo's C-FUEL and SAF, and primary competitor for SAF supply into Japanese airports.

Emerging players

• Gevo: US-based renewable fuels and SAF developer using low-carbon pathways. Comparable in pivoting from biodiesel to SAF commercialization with proprietary technology.

Others

• IHI Corporation: Japanese engineering firm with biofuel/SAF technology and infrastructure programs. Comparable in plant engineering and adjacently positioned in the domestic SAF supply-chain buildout.
• Chiyoda Corporation: Japanese EPC contractor with biofuel and energy transition projects. Comparable as Japan-based plant engineering peer though not direct feedstock-to-fuel competitor.

Regional players

• Euglena (Euglena Co., Ltd.): Japanese biotech/biofuels company developing microalgae-based biojet fuel and biodiesel. Comparable Japanese-domiciled biofuel pioneer with aviation sustainability partnerships.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/revointernational_official
• YouTubeyoutu.be/fg60Sl52m4I

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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