SAF Spotlight
Brought to you by Sustainable Aviation Futures, this content hub will provide the latest strategies for scaling SAF and aviation decarbonisation via a series of exclusive interviews, whitepapers, reports, and industry news.
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Now is the Moment for Industry Alignment: Make Your Expertise Count
Scaling SAF production requires the right industry collaboration, policy support, and infrastructure. We are excited to announce that Sustainable Aviation Futures is conducting research in partnership with PA Consulting to understand attitudes and activities around Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF), the results from which will be used to develop a first-of-its-kind market report. Learn more here…
LATAM's Natural Advantage: Leveraging regional feedstocks and refining capacity
Although the opportuinities for the LATAM region to be a SAF leader are many, challenges remain, including the need for stronger regional policies, global regulatory engagement, and fair sustainability criteria. With the right policies and investments, SAF development could drive economic growth, create jobs, and more...
Brazil's Leadership in Sustainable Aviation Fuel: Investments, Capacity, and Global Opportunities
Ahead of SAF LATAM, Yuri Schmitke, ABREN/Global WtERT, explores biogas-to-SAF pathways, Brazil’s estimated production capacity, and the economic and policy challenges of scaling SAF. Government incentives, investment in infrastructure, and regulatory support will be crucial in bridging the price gap and positioning Brazil as a key SAF exporter.
Paving the Way for SAF Adoption in Chile: The Role of Vuelo Limpio as a Collaborative Platform
The aviation sector in Chile has strongly recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic, reaching an all-time high in 2024 by transporting just above 28 million passengers. Vuelo Limpio has been tasked with leading the way toward sustainable aviation in Chile, by enabling alignment and coordination across the value chain.
Defining Latin America’s SAF and aviation decarbonisation landscape: How can the region scale sustainability and SAF production in the region
In this webinar recording, five industry experts from government and industry explored the scalability of SAF in LATAM, from the impact of policy and prospective mandates and incentives, to technology and feedstock scaling with the potential to develop the region into a leading producer of SAF by 2025.
Uniting the Industry to Develop LATAM’s SAF Market
Latin America is uniquely positioned to play a pivotal role in the global SAF market. As the industry faces mounting pressure to decarbonise, regions with abundant sustainable feedstocks, established refining infrastructure, and emerging policy support are critical to scaling SAF production, and LATAM offers all three advantages…
Sustainable Aviation Futures 2024 in Review and Crystal Ball Gazing Survey
2025 marks a crucial juncture for scaling SAF and implementing innovative technologies to meet 2030 decarbonisation targets. With this in mind, we carries out a snapshot survey with our expert speakers and supporters from 2024 and 2025, to capture the industry's pulse on progress towards targets, and readiness to navigate this transformative period.
Guiding airports for SAF strategy implementation
In this whitepaper, NACO explores insights into the impact of SAF on an airport environment, with a particular focus on the role it could play and how it can connect with airlines. Read on for the executive summary, and where to download the full report...
The Missing Piece: Rethinking Biomass for Decarbonizing Aviation – Carbon Compensated Aviation Fuel (CCAF) as a Game Changer
In this article Dr. Hassan El-Houjeiri explores the opportunity for Carbon Compensated Aviation Fuel (CCAF) to scale alongside SAF and eSAF, with the potential to redefine aviation sustainability. CCAF pairs conventional jet fuel with biochar, a negative emissions mechanism that locks carbon away. Read on to discover more...
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum: The Global Sustainable Aviation Marketplace to Launch Next Month in Abu Dhabi
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, 1500 Representatives from ICAO Member States to Gather in Abu Dhabi Next February to Shape the Future of Civil Aviation, The 4th ICAO Global Implementation Support Symposium 2025 & the Global Sustainable Aviation Marketplace to Launch Next Month in Abu Dhabi. Read on to find out more about this exciting event…
How U.S. Leadership Can Bolster Energy Security Through Sustainable Aviation Fuel
As the new administration moves full steam ahead on its renewed energy policy, America is uniquely positioned to seize several innovative opportunities to further their energy production. Read on to discover where best opportunities for scaling SAF with policy lay...
The Middle East’s Growing Momentum for SAF and eFuels
The Middle East is emerging as a strategic hotspot for SAF and eFuel production. Already known as a global aviation hub, the region also benefits from abundant renewable energy resources, ambitious policy frameworks, and a willingness to invest heavily in emerging clean technologies. Read on to find out more....
Developing Value Chain Collaboration for a Global SAF Scale-Up Action Plan
In this webinar recording four industry experts representing different parts of the SAF value chain, from different parts of the world, discussed what it will take to enable collaboration and drive SAF scale up, from alignment of policy frameworks, to insights into the SAF procurement process.
Advancing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: Challenges, Opportunities, and the Path Forward
As a leader in global energy supplies, the KSA has an opportunity to pioneer the rapid scaling of SAF. This article briefly explores the current landscape of SAF in the KSA, highlighting the challenges, opportunities, and a roadmap for deployment.
Treasury and IRS Issue Final Regulations Implementing Section 45V Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit
On January 3, 2025, the IRS and Treasury issued long-awaited final regulations (the “45V Final Regulations”) implementing the clean hydrogen production tax credit (the “45V Credit”) under Section 45V of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). This Client Report from King & Spalding summarizes the key elements of the 45V Final Regulations.
Building a Sustainable Future for Aviation: Insights and Inspiration from the MENA Region
Aviation connects cultures and drives economic growth but faces tough decarbonisation challenges. The MENA region, with its visionary strategies and clean energy initiatives, can play a pivotal role in transforming aviation into a sustainable, net-zero industry.
What's on the SAF Horizon? Meeting the Challenges to Growing Global SAF Capacity
Although hundreds of SAF projects have been announced around the world, there is still a risk that as early as 2030 supply will not meet projected demand. This article explores the major challenges to SAF growth, from cost recovery to regulatory uncertainty, and what can be done to overcome them.
SAF Expert Insights with Steven Plas, Director, Lower Emission Fuels and Business Development, ExxonMobil
Steven Plas, the Director of Lower Emission Fuels and Business Development at ExxonMobil shares details of how ExxonMobil is working to produce lower emission fuels, including SAF, what is needed to support energy companies in driving the energy transition, and exciting new technologies in the works at ExxonMobil.
SAF Expert Insights with Michael Avery, President, 1PointFive
In this interview, Michael Avery, the President of 1PointFive shares his insights on how direct air capture (DAC) can help the aviation sector reach net zero, the importance of carbon removals as a complement to SAF, and how 1PointFive are driving these technologies to the forefront.
The SAF Crystal Ball: 2024 in Review and Predictions for the Journey to 2030 Targets
For Sustainable Aviation Futures’ last webinar of the year, six industry experts joined forces to unpack developments in the SAF landscape throughout 2024, and what those will mean for the industry in the next 5 years approaching 2030. Tune in for the key lessons learnt, and to begin 2025 with a strong SAF action plan.