The Philippines is laying the groundwork in leading the production and usage of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) with its sufficient agricultural waste feedstock that is expected to meet the country’s jet fuel demand and capacity to export. During the Philippines’ hosting of the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Forum 1, the Department of Transportation (DOTr), in collaboration with leading global aerospace company, Boeing, reinforced its commitment to advancing sustainable aviation fuel by innovating and collaborating with aviation stakeholders.
The DOTr said the country has sufficient agricultural waste feedstock to meet all its own jet fuel consumption needs with potential for exports. “The success of the Philippines Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Forum underscores our commitment to a sustainable aviation sector. By fostering innovation and partnerships, we are paving the way for the Philippines to become a leader in SAF production and usage,” the DOTr said. The SAF innovation and partnerships also result in job generation and opportunity to acquire know-how of the initiative, the DOTr added.
The forum pushed to fast-track aviation’s carbon footprint reduction through SAF, which is a key lever to decarbonising aviation. SAF has the potential to lower emissions by up to 80% compared to conventional jet fuel, according to industry experts.
Boeing Southeast Asia President Penny Burtt cited the Philippines’ relations with the global aerospace company and shared the common goal of advancing aviation decarbonisation. “Boeing has a longstanding relationship with the Philippines and its aviation industry. We’re committed to continuing our work with the Philippines Department of Transportation and multi-industry partners to accelerate aviation decarbonisation and capacity building locally,” said Burtt. “The Philippines has sufficient agricultural waste feedstock to cater to all of its jet fuel needs, helping the country do its part as commercial aviation pursues its net-zero goal by 2050,” she added.
The conference highlighted vital components to achieve Sustainable Aviation Fuel such as strategic roadmap feedstock availability, financial and policy support, and workforce development.
Southeast Asia’s feedstocks can supply approximately 12% of global SAF demand to meet the commercial aviation industry’s net-zero goal by 2050, according to a report developed by Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB) and supported by Boeing. The report added the Philippines and its Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN) neighbours Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia’s total feedstock availability accounts for about 90% of the region’s SAF supply capacity. Meanwhile, the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) targets using 10% SAF blend by 2030.
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