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[[Sustainable Aviation Fuel]] ([[SAF]]) is one of six key measures to meet net zero in aviation in the UK by 2050, supporting the Government's ''Transport Decarbonisation Plan''<ref>https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/transport-decarbonisation-plan</ref> and wider ''Net Zero Strateg''y<ref>https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/net-zero-strategy</ref>.

[[Sustainable Aviation Fuel]] ([[SAF]]) is one of six key measures to meet net zero in aviation in the UK by 2050, supporting the Government's ''Transport Decarbonisation Plan''<ref>https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/transport-decarbonisation-plan</ref> and wider ''Net Zero Strateg''y<ref>https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/net-zero-strategy</ref> in a [[Waste to Chemicals]] approach.

==Context==

In March 2023 a consultation commenced<ref>https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/pathway-to-net-zero-aviation-developing-the-uk-sustainable-aviation-fuel-mandate</ref> (closing in June 2023) on proposals for the UK [[Sustainable Aviation Fuel]] ([[SAF]]) mandate (proposed to commence in 2025) which it is proposed will remove it from the [[RTFO]] framework and require that [[SAF]] is made from biofuels derived from wastes or residues, recycled carbon fuels (RCFs) or power to liquid (PtL) using low carbon electricity. It is also proposed that [[SAF]] will comprise at least 10% of the UK aviation fuel market by 2030<ref>https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1147350/pathway-to-net-zero-aviation-developing-the-uk-sustainable-aviation-fuel-mandate.pdf</ref>.

In March 2023 a consultation commenced<ref>https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/pathway-to-net-zero-aviation-developing-the-uk-sustainable-aviation-fuel-mandate</ref> (closing in June 2023) on proposals for the UK [[Sustainable Aviation Fuel]] ([[SAF]]) mandate (proposed to commence in 2025) which it is proposed will remove it from the [[RTFO]] framework and require that [[SAF]] is made in a [[Waste to Chemicals]] approach from biofuels derived from wastes or residues, recycled carbon fuels (RCFs) or power to liquid (PtL) using low carbon electricity. It is also proposed that [[SAF]] will comprise at least 10% of the UK aviation fuel market by 2030<ref>https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1147350/pathway-to-net-zero-aviation-developing-the-uk-sustainable-aviation-fuel-mandate.pdf</ref>.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) estimates that [[SAF]] could contribute to a reduction of 65% of emissions in aviation to reach net zero by 2050<ref>https://www.iata.org/en/programs/environment/sustainable-aviation-fuels/</ref>

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Key waste fuels include used cooking oil, [[Rendering|tallow]], forestry residues and [[Municipal Solid Waste]] and the waste material required has significant ramifications for the availability of waste feedstocks and associated infrastructure to deliver the objectives of the consultation.

There are 7 biofuel production pathways (with 11 planned by 2025) which are certified to produce [[SAF]], to perform at operationally equivalent levels to JetA1 fuel<ref>https://www.iata.org/en/iata-repository/pressroom/fact-sheets/fact-sheet---alternative-fuels/</ref>. The development of pathways and technologies to process waste to meet the specification required will be required at an international level.

==Future==

There are 7 biofuel production pathways (with 11 planned by 2025) which are certified to produce [[SAF]], to perform at operationally equivalent levels to JetA1 fuel<ref>https://www.iata.org/en/iata-repository/pressroom/fact-sheets/fact-sheet---alternative-fuels/</ref>. The development of pathways and technologies to process waste to meet the specification required will be required at an international level.

A recent report by Philip New<ref>https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1150482/developing-a-uk-sustainable-aviation-fuel-industry-independent-report.pdf</ref> was an independent report commissioned by the Government to explore the challenges and opportunities for the market.

==References==

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-[[Sustainable Aviation Fuel]] ([[SAF]]) is one of six key measures to meet net zero in aviation in the UK by 2050, supporting the Government's ''Transport Decarbonisation Plan''<ref>https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/transport-decarbonisation-plan</ref> and wider ''Net Zero Strateg''y<ref>https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/net-zero-strategy</ref>.
+[[Sustainable Aviation Fuel]] ([[SAF]]) is one of six key measures to meet net zero in aviation in the UK by 2050, supporting the Government's ''Transport Decarbonisation Plan''<ref>https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/transport-decarbonisation-plan</ref> and wider ''Net Zero Strateg''y<ref>https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/net-zero-strategy</ref> in a [[Waste to Chemicals]] approach.
 ==Context==
-In March 2023 a consultation commenced<ref>https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/pathway-to-net-zero-aviation-developing-the-uk-sustainable-aviation-fuel-mandate</ref> (closing in June 2023) on proposals for the UK [[Sustainable Aviation Fuel]] ([[SAF]]) mandate (proposed to commence in 2025) which it is proposed will remove it from the [[RTFO]] framework and require that [[SAF]] is made from biofuels derived from wastes or residues, recycled carbon fuels (RCFs) or power to liquid (PtL) using low carbon electricity. It is also proposed that [[SAF]] will comprise at least 10% of the UK aviation fuel market by 2030<ref>https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1147350/pathway-to-net-zero-aviation-developing-the-uk-sustainable-aviation-fuel-mandate.pdf</ref>.
+In March 2023 a consultation commenced<ref>https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/pathway-to-net-zero-aviation-developing-the-uk-sustainable-aviation-fuel-mandate</ref> (closing in June 2023) on proposals for the UK [[Sustainable Aviation Fuel]] ([[SAF]]) mandate (proposed to commence in 2025) which it is proposed will remove it from the [[RTFO]] framework and require that [[SAF]] is made in a [[Waste to Chemicals]] approach from biofuels derived from wastes or residues, recycled carbon fuels (RCFs) or power to liquid (PtL) using low carbon electricity. It is also proposed that [[SAF]] will comprise at least 10% of the UK aviation fuel market by 2030<ref>https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1147350/pathway-to-net-zero-aviation-developing-the-uk-sustainable-aviation-fuel-mandate.pdf</ref>.
 The International Air Transport Association (IATA) estimates that [[SAF]] could contribute to a reduction of 65% of emissions in aviation to reach net zero by 2050<ref>https://www.iata.org/en/programs/environment/sustainable-aviation-fuels/</ref>
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 Key waste fuels include used cooking oil, [[Rendering|tallow]], forestry residues and [[Municipal Solid Waste]] and the waste material required has significant ramifications for the availability of waste feedstocks and associated infrastructure to deliver the objectives of the consultation.
-There are 7 biofuel production pathways (with 11 planned by 2025) which are certified to produce [[SAF]], to perform at operationally equivalent levels to JetA1 fuel<ref>https://www.iata.org/en/iata-repository/pressroom/fact-sheets/fact-sheet---alternative-fuels/</ref>. The development of pathways and technologies to process waste to meet the specification required will be required at an international level.
+==Future==
+There are 7 biofuel production pathways (with 11 planned by 2025) which are certified to produce [[SAF]], to perform at operationally equivalent levels to JetA1 fuel<ref>https://www.iata.org/en/iata-repository/pressroom/fact-sheets/fact-sheet---alternative-fuels/</ref>. The development of pathways and technologies to process waste to meet the specification required will be required at an international level.
+A recent report by Philip New<ref>https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1150482/developing-a-uk-sustainable-aviation-fuel-industry-independent-report.pdf</ref> was an independent report commissioned by the Government to explore the challenges and opportunities for the market.
 ==References==