The General Policy for Sustainable Aviation Fuel aims to decarbonise the aviation sector and position the UAE as a regional hub for low-carbon aviation fuel. To achieve this, the UAE intends to develop its local capacity for ‘Sustainable Aviation Fuel’ (SAF), enabling the production of 700 million litres of SAF annually.
This policy includes a voluntary target, aiming to supply 1 per cent of fuel to national airlines at the UAE airports, using locally produced SAF by 2031.
The policy aims to drive technological advancement and innovation in the aviation sector. It seeks to establish a national regulatory framework for SAF. This involves exploring potential policies to support long-term economic operation of SAF facilities in the UAE, building local capacities to improve in-country value and enhancing the governance maturity of the National SAF Programme.
It sets standards for the production and use of SAF to make the aviation sector more sustainable. It aligns with a larger plan to reach net zero emissions and contribute to climate change mitigation efforts.
The policy is in line with the objectives of the UAE Energy Strategy 2050, the UAE Net Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative, and the National Energy and Water Demand Side Management Programme.
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