USGC SAF Consultant Mark Ingebretson (left) moderates a panel on current SAF applications at the 2024 Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and Bioethanol Summit in Tokyo, Japan. SOURCE: USGC
November 5, 2024
BY U.S. Grains Council
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The USGC recently released a set of infographics designed to share the environmental and financial benefits of ethanol, the carbon reduction assessment models for SAF and a map displaying ethanol blending policies around the world.
Legislation introduced in the California State Assembly on Sept. 11 aims to prevent the California Air Resources Board from amending the state’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard regulations prior to Jan. 1, 2026.
Thailand’s newly proposed National Energy Plan is expected to set a target for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) starting in 2026, according to a report filed with the USDA. The plan also includes targets for ethanol and biodiesel.
The U.K. Department for Transport on July 22 sent a written statement to the U.K. Parliament confirming that, subject to Parliamentary approval, the agency will introduce a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) mandate starting on Jan. 1, 2025.
American Airlines consumed 2.7 million gallons of SAF in 2023, according to its 2023 Sustainability Report. While that volume of SAF use was up 4% when compared to 2022, it accounted for less than 1% of total fuel use during the year.