Project SkyPower coalition calls on EU governments to support e-SAF

In Sweden, SAS, as a leading member of Project SkyPower (https://project-skypower.org/), joins 75 leading aviation and energy stakeholders in calling for urgent policy support to accelerate the development of e-SAF (Electric Sustainable Aviation Fuel) in the EU.

In a newly signed open letter from Project SkyPower, 75 organisations highlight the transformative potential of e-SAF to enhance energy resilience, strengthen Europe’s industrial base, and support aviation’s future climate goals.  Despite strong industry interest, investment barriers and regulatory uncertainties have stalled e-SAF production, with no facility yet reaching Final Investment Decision (FID). To unlock its potential, SAS, together with industry leaders and energy stakeholders, urges the EU to implement five key policy measures:

Prioritize e-SAF in the clean industrial deal and sustainable transport investment plan.

Recycle ETS revenues to fund a market intermediary that secures revenue certainty and mitigates price risks.

Introduce a bridging mechanism in 2025 to support early adopters before long-term policy frameworks take effect.

Ensure regulatory certainty on mandates, production criteria, and penalties to encourage investment.

Establish a government-backed backstop mechanism to mitigate project-on-project risk and facilitate financing.