In India, Chini Mandi reported that the Sustainable Aviation Buyers Alliance (SABA) has issued a request for proposal (RFP) aimed at significantly boosting the supply of next-generation sustainable aviation fuel. This includes innovative power-to-liquids fuels and those derived from advanced biobased feedstocks. This unprecedented aggregated procurement effort is designed to provide a crucial impetus for the long-term, scalable production of SAF, according to the report. By specifically targeting next-generation fuels in this RFP, SABA intends to direct investment towards SAF options that face fewer limitations in feedstock availability compared to currently commercialized SAF. The report noted that SABA’s membership comprises over 35 companies spanning diverse industries such as finance, technology, media and entertainment, and business consulting. These organizations are committed to reducing their aviation emissions through investments in sustainable aviation fuel. Through this RFP, SABA will facilitate 5 to 10-year forward purchasing commitments on behalf of its members, at volumes sufficient to support a final investment decision (FID) for a new, next-generation SAF production facility.
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