Government brings SAF-blended aviation fuel under ATF control order
In India, News on Air reported that the Indian Government has notified an amendment to the Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) (Regulation of Marketing) Order, 2001 (ATF Control Order) to bring Aviation Turbine Fuel blended with SAF under the ambit of the ATF Control Order.
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said that SAF consists of specially processed aviation-grade hydrocarbons that are chemically similar to ATF and fully compatible with aircraft engines. It said that SAF does not alter the fundamental nature, safety, or performance of aviation fuel.
The Ministry said that the International Civil Aviation Organization recognizes SAF as a renewable fuel derived from alternative feedstocks such as crops, biogenic residues, and waste materials, offering significant reductions in Greenhouse gas emissions.
Recognizing its global requirement, the Government of India had already announced indicative blending targets of SAF in ATF for international flights as 1% in 2027, 2% in 2028, and 5% in 2030. This amendment is also essential to keep India aligned with global supply chain of SAF, according to the report.
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