IATA highlights Brazil’s opportunity to be a SAF powerhouse
In Brazil, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) highlighted Brazil’s opportunity to become a SAF powerhouse as its 82nd Annual General Meeting gathered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This would make Brazil a key player in air transport’s decarbonization, strengthen energy security, and grow Brazil’s economy.
IATA noted that Brazil has one of the world’s largest biomass feedstock potentials, around 180 million tons by 2050, which could generate around 60 million tons of SAF.
Looking to 2030, Brazil’s sustainably sourced sugar-based ethanol, as well as virgin and waste oils feedstock could reach around 18 million tons, translating into approximately 12 million tons of SAF production potential. That equates to five times the estimated global SAF production in 2026 of 2.4 million tons, IATA said.
Currently, Brazil has around 15 SAF projects underway. If all are completed, it would bring around 2 million tons of SAF online.
“Brazil has all the ingredients to be a global SAF powerhouse. It has one of the cleanest electricity mixes in the world as well as abundant feedstock. Moreover, as the second largest producer of liquid biofuels in the world, the country benefits from deep expertise and developed infrastructure. Brazil has a real opportunity to be a global leader in aviation’s decarbonization. Embracing this opportunity will create jobs, reduce dependence on foreign fossil fuels, build new energy and agriculture industries, and grow the economy. With the right policies implemented in the right order, Brazil is ready to jump-start the market,” said Willie Walsh, IATA’s Director General.
Category: SAF
