How Many Emissions Could Sustainable Fuels Theoretically Save?

Summary Sustainable Aviation Fuel is crucial for reducing aviation emissions; could contribute up to 65% of reductions by 2050. Currently, SAF is often blended with traditional fuels, but the goal is to transition all aircraft to full SAF by 2030. Growth of SAF production is slow; while volumes doubled in 2023, it is only 0.

2% of all aviation fuel used. As the aviation industry looks to reduce emissions, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is one of the keys to reaching targets. The aviation industry is working on a huge range of levers to reduce emissions , including more efficient aircraft, various smart systems, and even weather forecasts to avoid aircraft contrails (which are thought to contribute to global warming) .

In the future, it is hoped electric and hydrogen aircraft will be able to be introduced on many routes . But for now, SAF is seen as key. But how much could SAF help the industry? What are SAFs? Sustainable Aviation Fuels are liquid fuels produced from various sources (feedstock), including waste oil and fats, green municipal waste, and non-food crops.

Sometimes called eFuel, SAF can be produced using green hydrogen, capturing carbon dioxide, and using renewable electricity to create synthetic fuels. "Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is certified jet fuel (Jet-A/A1). However, unlike traditional jet fuel fully derived from fossil resources, today's SAF is a blend of conventional fossil fuel and synthetic components made from a range of renewable “feedstock” (s.