In India, BioEnergy Times reported that Thailand is set to enter a new phase of sustainable aviation as the Department of Energy Business prepares to introduce new standards for SAF and make blending mandatory in jet fuel from next year, reports.
Under the new framework, Jet A-1 fuel specifications and quality requirements at both production and sale stages will be divided into three categories: conventional Jet A-1 fuel, fuel produced through co-hydroprocessing, and conventional Jet A-1 blended with pure SAF, according to the report.
The department has also defined standards for SAF itself. Feedstocks and production processes must comply with ASTM D7566 norms, and, at this stage, production will be limited to HEFA (Hydroprocessed Esters and Fatty Acids) technology. The new regulations will come into force on January 1, 2026.
Sarawut Kaewtathip, Director-General of the Department of Energy Business, said the regulations aim to ensure that SAF produced and supplied in Thailand meets recognized international standards, the report added.
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