China National Aviation Fuel Group

Name

China National Aviation Fuel Group

Legal name

China National Aviation Fuel Group Co., Ltd. (中国航空油料集团有限公司)

Website

https://111.203.202.45

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Acquired

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Fuel Services

NAICS

Pipeline Transportation of Refined Petroleum Products (486910)

SIC

Air Transportation, Scheduled (4512)

akta.pro primary industry

Jet Fuel / Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) Pipeline Transportation (TLAGABAD)

Keywords

• Aviation fuel supply
• Airport refueling services
• Jet fuel logistics
• Aviation fuel procurement
• Airline fuel distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Haidian

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aviation Fuel Services: Provides aviation fuel refueling services to airlines at airports across China. Revenue derived from fuel sales and service fees charged to commercial airlines. The company handles procurement, storage, and distribution of jet fuel to airline customers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

China National Aviation Fuel Group (CNAF) provides integrated aviation fuel services — procurement, transportation, storage, quality management, and airport refueling — to domestic and foreign commercial airlines across China. It historically operated as Asia's largest aviation fuel services provider under a decades-long monopoly, and following the State Council-approved merger into Sinopec is transitioning into a vertically integrated operator spanning refining, logistics, and airport refueling.

Product overview

China National Aviation Fuel Group is a vertically integrated aviation fuel operator providing a comprehensive suite of services including aviation fuel supply (its core offering as Asia's largest jet fuel services provider), logistics and transportation services, international business services for foreign airlines, and market research and procurement services. Following its State Council-approved merger into Sinopec (China Petrochemical Corp.), the company now operates as part of a vertically integrated operator spanning refining, logistics, and airport refueling. The company's offerings are organized into distinct business segments: aviation fuel services (yh), logistics services (wl), international business (gj), and other business operations (qita), with additional platforms for procurement information and public announcements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aviation Fuel Services Core aviation fuel supply and refueling services for domestic and international airlines at airports across China, including jet fuel procurement, storage, and airport refueling operations. The company was formerly Asia's largest aviation fuel services provider before its merger into Sinopec.
• Logistics Services Transportation and logistics services for aviation fuel and related petroleum products, including pipeline transport and storage solutions, delivered through a dedicated logistics portal.
• International Business International aviation fuel supply and refueling services for foreign airlines operating in China, accessed via a dedicated foreign airline service portal.
• Market Services Market research, analysis, and consulting services related to aviation fuel procurement and distribution.
• Procurement Services Centralized procurement information platform and tender announcements for aviation fuel and related supplies.

Quantifiable outcome

• Jet fuel demand growth of 4% annually through 2030

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• China Petrochemical Corp. (Sinopec)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 February 2026State Council-approved restructuring merging CNAF into Sinopec. This merger ends CNAF's decades-long monopoly as Asia's largest aviation fuel services provider and creates a vertically integrated operator spanning refining, logistics, and airport refueling. The consolidation aims to accelerate sustainable aviation fuel development and position China competitively in the growing jet fuel market.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• PetroChina: Major Chinese state-owned energy company with refining, pipeline, and fuel distribution operations overlapping CNAF's logistics and refined product pipeline transport. Comparable as a domestic Chinese bulk fuel logistics and refining peer.
• Sinopec (China Petrochemical Corp.): Acquiring parent and now vertically integrated operator spanning refining, logistics, and airport refueling post-merger. Directly comparable in downstream jet fuel refining and bulk fuel logistics, though Sinopec's broader portfolio spans petrochemicals, refining, and retail far beyond aviation fuel.

Direct peers

• China Aviation Oil (Singapore): Singapore-listed jet fuel trader and supplier with significant exposure to Chinese aviation fuel demand via offtake and trading arrangements. Comparable as a specialized jet fuel trading and supply company serving the same Chinese carrier customers.
• BP Aviation (Air BP): One of the world's largest aviation fuel suppliers, offering into-plane refueling, fuel management, and logistics at airports globally. Directly comparable as an aviation-focused fuel supplier serving commercial airlines, with similar business model of wholesale procurement and airport-based distribution.
• Shell Aviation: Global aviation fuel division of Shell supplying jet fuel and lubricants to airlines and airports worldwide. Closely comparable in core aviation fuel refueling, technical services, and SAF development, with similar mix of commercial customer base.
• TotalEnergies Aviation: Aviation fuel arm of TotalEnergies providing jet fuel supply, refueling, and SAF solutions to airlines across global hubs. Comparable vertically integrated refiner-to-wing business serving commercial carriers with similar product scope.
• ExxonMobil Aviation: Global jet fuel and lubricants supplier serving commercial airlines, business aviation, and military operators. Comparable as an integrated oil major with dedicated aviation fuel sales, refining access, and airport refueling operations.
• World Fuel Services (World Kinect): Global aviation, marine, and land fuel services provider offering into-plane refueling and fuel management at airports worldwide. Directly comparable as an aviation fuel specialist serving commercial airlines with similar third-party logistics and supplier model.

Regional players

• Kunlun Energy (CNPC subsidiary): CNPC-affiliated natural gas and refined products distributor with pipeline and terminal assets in China. Comparable in domestic Chinese bulk fuel logistics and pipeline operations, though broader product mix than CNAF's aviation focus.

Emerging players

• Neste (SAF): Leading global producer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel, supplying into airline and fuel supplier channels. Comparable as a SAF-focused player that could compete with or supply into CNAF/Sinopec's planned SAF buildout.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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Investors

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