Archive · 29 Sep 2025
Study: Financial Aid Crucial for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production in India
Imagine airplanes using a special kind of fuel that's better for the environment.
India could make a lot of this fuel from things like leftover sugarcane and trash.
A new study says that to get started, it will be helpful if the government gives money to build the factories that will make the fuel.
The study suggests that providing financial help, like grants and loan guarantees, can help reduce costs.
They also mention long-term agreements and stable policies will make it easier for companies to invest.
This special fuel is a key to reducing pollution from planes.
A study suggests financial aid can reduce the cost of SAF production in India.
India has enough feedstock to produce a significant amount of SAF annually.
Potential SAF production could meet up to 70% of India's jet fuel needs.
The alcohol-to-jet (AtJ) process is the most promising for SAF production in India.
Long-term mandates and agreements are needed for investment in SAF facilities.
- Who
- The ICAO ACT-SAF Assistance Project
- What
- Published a study on reducing the initial cost of sustainable aviation fuel production.
- When
- Study released September 29th.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To promote the production and use of sustainable aviation fuel in India.
Pro-Mandates
Anti-Mandates
Mandates vs. Incentives
Pro-Mandates
Long-term mandates, combined with long-term agreements, are needed to drive SAF consumption.
Anti-Mandates
Mandates alone are inadequate; incentives are also needed.
- Study Focus
- ICAO ACT-SAF Assistance Project
- SAF Production Feedstocks
- Sugarcane bagasse, rice straw, municipal solid waste
- Potential SAF Production
- 14-33+ million tonnes annually
- SAF Blend Potential
- Up to 70% of jet fuel used in India
- Key Process
- Alcohol-to-jet (AtJ)
- Financial Assistance
- Capital grants, loan guarantees