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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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.
Industry Insights with Ralf Diemer, CEO, eFuel Alliance
In this exclusive interview, Ralf Diemer, the CEO of eFuel Alliance answers a round of quickfire-questions on lessons aviation can learn from efuel adoption in other sectors, from policy support to overcoming technical and financial hurdles.
Financing Aviation Decarbonisation & SAF: Striking the public-private sector balance
In this recorded webinar, our panel of experts discussed exactly what it will take for SAF and aviation decarbonisation more broadly to secure the investment required to scale, from the role of policy in supporting investment, to addressing risk perception, and more.
What is Global Sustainable Aviation Markets (GSAM)? 1,000 stakeholders set to meet in Abu Dhabi to set out global pathways to aviation decarbonisation
GSAM is a brand-new initiative, led by the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority, and supported by ICAO and Sustainable Aviation Futures. GSAM offers a world-first opportunity to network with 100s of senior government and industry leaders, while attending 3 powerful aviation events under one roof. Read on to find out more....
Executive Summary: Fueling nature: how e-fuels can mitigate biodiversity risk in EU aviation and maritime policy
In their recent report on the opportunities sustainable fuels, and eFuels specifically, offer to minimise the climate impact of transportation, the SASHA Coalition explore EU policy, and the lessons that aviation can learn from both maritime, and road transportation. Read this executive summary for the key takeaways.
What can we learn from RSB’s study on sustainable feedstock potential in Southeast Asia?
As global demand for SAF surges, understanding the potential and sustainability of feedstock sources is essential – not just for the aviation sector, but also for stakeholders in adjacent fields. In this article, RSB summarise their recent exploration of sustainable feedstocks.
Airline Efficiency for Immediate Emission Reductions
Matthew Fischbacher, an airline captain with over 20 years of experience and an author, explores what operational and technological efficiencies can be implemented immediately, while SAF reaches scale.
Lessons Learned from Oil & Gas: The Risk Landscape for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)
As Donald Trump prepares to take office again, the future regulatory landscape for SAF is uncertain. Traditional oil and gas companies have faced enforcement challenges from authorities that had an unfavorable view of them. SAF providers and customers can look to those experiences to survey the changing landscape of regulation and enforcement.
Forest-Based Carbon Offsets: Airlines Should Taxi With Caution
For years carbon credits have been used to offset emissions by companies the world over. Increasingly, issues like leakage and the risk of fraud are raised as potential challenges to their effectiveness. This article explores some of those challenges, and how companies can prioritise direct emissions reductions.
Industry Insights with Olivia Ruggles-Brise, VP Sustainability, BCD Travel
In this interview, Olivia Ruggles-Brise, an expert in travel and tourism policy and stakeholder sustainability engagement, and the Vice President of Sustainability at leading global travel management company BCD Travel, shares her insight into how the corporate travel community are engaging with SAF, and the importance of all sustainability initiatives, as well as some of the key challenges facing aviation in its path to net-zero.
SAF Expert Insights with Matthew Bennison, Business Development, Johnson Matthey
Matthew Bennison, a Business Developer at Johnson Matthey, explores what makes the North American SAF market so exciting for innovative technology providers, as well as sharing details on Johnson Matthey's latest developments.
SAF Expert Insights with Joe Rodden, Co-founder and CEO, Lydian
On-site at Sustainable Aviation Futures North America Congress, Joe Rodden, the Co-founder and CEO of Lydian examines the current state of the SAF marketplace, and how Lydian's technology stands out as an exciting route to scale production.
Top-line Takeaways from Sustainable Aviation Futures North America Congress 2024
The Sustainable Aviation Futures North America Congress focused on what is required to develop and rapidly scale the North American SAF production landscape, from unpacking federal and state-level policy, to developing feedstocks. Shamin Hosseini Nami, University of Houston, and Audrey Fan, Entrepreneur and Aviation Enthusiast, both volunteers at the congress, share their takeaways from the congress.