In Thailand, Bangkok Post reported that Thailand is expected to issue specifications on sustainable aviation fuel next year based on an international standard to hasten efforts to cut carbon dioxide emissions from aircraft, according to the Department of Energy Business.
Authorities are using “ASTM D7566”, introduced by Pennsylvania-based ASTM International, as a guideline to draft the country’s first SAF standard for the aviation industry, said department director-general Sarawut Kaewtathip.
Formerly known as the American Society for Testing and Materials, ASTM International set a standard to ensure that SAF, when blended with conventional jet fuel, meets the necessary quality and safety requirements for use in commercial aviation, according to the report.
“We expect to finish drafting of the SAF standard by September before seeking opinions in a public hearing for another two weeks,” said Sarawut.
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