In India, BioEnergy Times reported that the Ministry of Civil Aviation, in collaboration with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and backed by the European Union, officially launched the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Feasibility Study for India.
Conducted under the ICAO ACT-SAF Program, the study explores the potential for producing and deploying drop-in SAF in India. It analyzes the availability of domestic feedstocks, viable production pathways, existing infrastructure, policy readiness, and the enabling environment needed to build a sustainable SAF market. The report adapts global best practices to India’s socio-economic and environmental realities and lays out a comprehensive roadmap for SAF adoption.
Union Civil Aviation Minister Shri Ram Mohan Naidu emphasized the pivotal role of SAF in driving India’s sustainable aviation ambitions. He reiterated India’s commitment to becoming self-reliant in SAF production, with a phased blending target of 1% by 2027, 2% by 2028, and 5% by 2030, according to the report.
“SAF offers a practical and immediate pathway to decarbonize aviation, with the potential to reduce lifecycle carbon emissions by up to 80% compared to conventional jet fuel,” the minister said. He added that with over 750 million metric tons of biomass and nearly 230 million metric tons of surplus agricultural residue, India is well-positioned not only to meet domestic SAF needs but also to become a global SAF hub and exporter.
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