Australians back push for domestic SAF industry
In India, BioEnergy Times reported that a research conducted by Sydney Airport has found strong public support for developing a domestic sustainable aviation fuel industry in Australia, with many Australians seeing it as an opportunity to create regional jobs, support farmers and strengthen local manufacturing.
The study showed that Australia already produces several feedstocks required to make SAF, including agricultural crops, crop residues, used cooking oil and household waste. However, much of this material is currently exported overseas for processing into fuel, the report added.
Sydney Airport CEO Scott Charlton said Australia has a significant opportunity to build a new regional industry around sustainable aviation fuel.
He said producing SAF locally could help cut aviation emissions while creating jobs, supporting farmers and improving the country’s fuel security. Charlton added that the airport continues to advocate for policy measures that encourage demand for low-carbon liquid fuels.
Category: SAF
