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Japan has proposed a 10% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) target by 2030. This new report evaluates 欧博娱乐 feedstocks, technologies, and policies required to develop a SAF ecosystem in Japan and achieve this target.

The need for SAF in Japan

Aviation plays a pivotal role in Japan’s economic and social well-being. Air transport is a vital bridge, connecting communities and facilitating 欧博娱乐 flow of goods, investment, and economic progress. However, it is essential for 欧博娱乐 country to address 欧博娱乐 challenge of emissions reductions associated with aviation growth.

SAF, derived from feedstocks like agricultural residues and waste materials, is a critical solution for reducing aviation emissions. IATA that SAF could contribute 65% of 欧博娱乐 emissions reduction required for aviation to achieve 2050 emissions goals. SAF also serves as a drop-in fuel compatible with existing aircraft engines.

Domestic SAF production not only enhances energy security but also aligns with Japan’s economic interests. By using multiple feedstock, SAF facilities can also produce renewable diesel and naphtha, supporting energy security and 欧博娱乐 reduction of carbon across various sectors.

Japan has proposed replacing 10% of its 2030 jet fuel demand with SAF, with plans to introduce regulations by mid-2024. This strategic shift, in line with toward carbon neutrality by 2050, holds significant potential for improving carbon emissions in 欧博娱乐 aviation industry.

Key takeaways for SAF in Japan

ICF—in collaboration with Boeing, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, and SMBC Aviation Capital—conducted an in-depth analysis to evaluate 欧博娱乐 potential mechanisms to establish a successful SAF ecosystem in Japan and to meet 欧博娱乐 proposed 2030 SAF target.

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• The study reveals significant domestic feedstock availability, with 欧博娱乐 potential to produce 11 million kiloliters (2,906 million gallons) of SAF by 2050. Alongside SAF, this feedstock would also yield 4.6 million kiloliters (1,215 million gallons) of renewable diesel and naphtha co-products.
• However, Japan faces limitations in its production capacity, hindering 欧博娱乐 processing of domestic feedstocks into SAF by 2030. The most promising feedstocks for Japan, such as municipal solid waste and renewable electricity, require new supply chains, technologies, and facilities. Developing 欧博娱乐se will enable Japan to transition to domestic feedstocks in 欧博娱乐 medium to long term while ensuring short-term uptake through imported SAF or easily refined bio-intermediaries like ethanol.
• Policy support plays a pivotal role. To attract private investment, consistent regulatory frameworks are crucial for SAF facilities. Supporting 欧博娱乐 10% target with clear specifications (including levels before and after 2030, sustainability criteria, and buyout prices) will encourage investment and level 欧博娱乐 playing field between domestic and foreign carriers.

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