India steps up preparations for sustainable aviation fuel
In India, DD India reported that the country’s Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu recently reviewed India’s preparedness for the adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and implementation of the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA), directing all stakeholders to expedite key action points ahead of the mandatory global compliance deadline beginning January 1, 2027.
Chairing a high-level stakeholder meeting organized by the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Naidu reviewed progress in SAF production, certification, supply chain development and the country’s roadmap for meeting future blending requirements under the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) global carbon reduction framework.
During the meeting, officials assessed the status of SAF production projects being developed by oil marketing companies and reviewed commissioning timelines to ensure adequate fuel availability from 2027 onwards. Discussions also focused on certification standards, supply chain development and measures required to support India’s growing aviation sector while reducing carbon emissions, according to the report.
Addressing the meeting, Naidu said India views Sustainable Aviation Fuel not merely as a regulatory obligation but as a strategic opportunity to strengthen its aviation ecosystem and contribute to global decarbonisation efforts.
“India is committed to building a robust and globally competitive Sustainable Aviation Fuel ecosystem that supports the growth of our aviation sector while contributing meaningfully to global decarbonisation efforts,” the minister said, adding that the SAF value chain would also create opportunities for multiple stakeholders, including farmers.
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