Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)

Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is a lower-carbon alternative to traditional jet fuel, produced from renewable sources like waste oils, biomass, and captured CO₂. It helps cut aviation emissions while maintaining performance standards.

SAF is produced using various technologies, including hydroprocessing, gasification, and alcohol-to-jet conversion. Feedstocks range from used cooking oil to agricultural residues, reducing reliance on fossil fuels.

SAF can lower lifecycle emissions by up to 80%, supporting net-zero goals. It works with existing aircraft and infrastructure, enabling a smoother industry transition.

Production costs remain high, and supply is limited. Scaling SAF requires policy support, investment, and advances in feedstock availability and refining capacity.

With growing demand, SAF production is expected to expand through new technologies, policy incentives, and global collaboration, driving aviation toward a more sustainable future.