India: A Rising Power in Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production
India could become a leading South Asian hub for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by 2030, with potential biomass feedstock of around 100–105 million tonnes, according to an IATA–Worley study. Leveraging sugar/starch-based ethanol, waste oils, and agri-residues, India’s ethanol blending progress positions it strongly to expand SAF capacity.
India is set to emerge as a significant hub for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production in South Asia, with a potential biomass feedstock of 100 million tonnes by 2030, according to a study released recently.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), in collaboration with Worley Consulting, emphasized that despite the global requirement of 500 million tonnes of SAF by 2050, current production lags at just 2 million tonnes. India’s ongoing ethanol blending initiative could position the country favorably in the SAF domain.
The study points out that India’s vast SAF feedstocks, including sugar/starch-based ethanol, waste oils, and agricultural residues, could significantly contribute to SAF capacity. By 2030, feedstock availability could reach 105 million tonnes, with future increases driven by agricultural expansions and ethanol industry growth.
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