Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)

Supporting the Growth of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)

The rapid expansion of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is driving major investment in production facilities, storage terminals, and distribution infrastructure across the UK and globally. Ensuring these assets are safe, compliant, and operating efficiently requires specialist SAF inspection and quality assurance services.

At Libellum, we provide industry-leading Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), inspection, and QA/QC services for SAF infrastructure, supporting projects from design and fabrication through to operation and maintenance.

SAF Inspection Services Across the Asset Lifecycle

We support SAF projects at every stage, delivering reliable inspection and integrity assurance for:

• SAF production plants and refineries

• Fuel storage tanks and terminals

• Aviation fuel pipelines and transfer systems

• Blending and distribution facilities

Our inspectors ensure compliance with UK regulations, international standards, and client specifications—helping reduce risk and maintain operational reliability.

Quality Assurance & Vendor Inspection for SAF Projects

Libellum provides complete SAF quality assurance services, ensuring all materials, fabrication, and installation meet required standards:

• Vendor inspection & expediting services (UK & global)

• Supplier quality surveillance and audits

• Inspection Test Plans (ITPs) & Quality Control Plans (QCPs)

• Material certification verification & full traceability

• Welding qualifications (WPS, PQR, WPQ)

• Dimensional inspection and fabrication checks

• Documentation control, review & handover packs

• Factory & Site Acceptance Testing (FAT / SAT)

• Third-party inspection and client representation

Advanced NDT for SAF Infrastructure

We deliver a full range of NDT services for SAF assets, including:

• Ultrasonic Testing (UT)

• Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT)

• Time of Flight Diffraction (TOFD)

• Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI)

• Dye Penetrant Inspection (DPI)

• Visual Inspection (VT)

• Corrosion mapping and integrity monitoring

Why SAF Projects Require Specialist Inspection

SAF introduces new technical challenges that demand expert inspection and QA:

• Compatibility with existing aviation fuel systems

• Material performance under alternative fuel compositions

• Increased inspection requirements during conversion projects

• Strict regulatory and environmental compliance

Our expertise ensures that SAF infrastructure is fully compliant, traceable, and built for long-term performance.

SAF Inspection Services UK – Trusted by Industry

Based in the UK, Libellum supports SAF projects across Teesside, the North East, nation and worldwide, delivering responsive, high-quality inspection and QA services.