Promote and achieve 5% average SAF usage across Asia: Currently, only Japan and Singapore have confirmed SAF blend targets for 2030, with limited clarity beyond that. Most Asian countries are expected to achieve SAF blends of 1-3% by 2027 or later, and there are few incentives for investment in SAF plants. The desired outcome is a harmonized SAF blend across Asia, with developed countries blending over 5%, a clear SAF timeline until 2040, and strong government and industry alignment to de-risk SAF projects.

Achieve a total production of 8 million tons of SAF in Asia: Currently, companies in Asia are building the first wave of HEFA plants, primarily for export to Europe, with limited AtJ and FT projects. Relying solely on HEFA technology could result in a production plateau at 5 million tons. The desired outcome is for Asia to become a net exporter of SAF, not just feedstocks, with a pipeline of 8 million tons of SAF projects and support for new technologies and first-of-its-kind plants through fair taxation and incentives.

Advance all technological pathways for SAF production: Currently, there is limited development of AtJ, biomass FT, and eSAF projects in Asia, though more pathways, such as pyrolysis of plastics, are expected soon. Countries need to leverage local resources to optimize SAF production technologies. The desired outcome includes building industry capacity, creating a long-term roadmap to support a variety of SAF technologies, and establishing an Asia SAF Seed Fund ($10-30 million) to catalyze new technologies and companies.

Establish an Asian SAF ASTM clearing house:

Currently, the ASTM approval process for new SAF is complex and takes 3-5 years, limiting participation to well-resourced companies. UK and EU clearing houses have been established to help European companies navigate this process. The desired outcome is to create a dedicated Asia clearing house, providing advice, guidance, and grants for pre-screening and product development, along with industry-recognized processes for SAF evaluation and qualification, and access to experts and stakeholders.

Harmonize international, regional, and national systems
for emissions tracking and SAF usage:

Currently, various emission and SAF credit platforms exist, including book-and-claim systems, SAF credits, and carbon emissions markets. There is an urgent need to harmonize these platforms for broader acceptance. The desired outcome is to develop national standards for SAF certification, emissions reporting, and tracking, ensure interoperability among different systems for effective data sharing, and align policies and regulations across jurisdictions to minimize discrepancies and overlaps.