The National Biofuel Coordination Committee (NBCC) has set the initial indicative targets for blending of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) with aviation turbine fuel (ATF), potentially setting the ball rolling for introduction of compulsory blending mandates in the future.
“Based on the comments received from the stakeholders… the capacities of sustainable aviation fuel plants coming up in the country and projected ATF sales, the following initial indicative blending percentages of SAF in ATF are approved: 1% SAF indicative blending target in 2027 (initially for international flights) (and) 2% SAF blending target in 2028 (initially for International flights),” the Petroleum Ministry said in a statement on Saturday following the NBCC’s meeting on Friday.
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