India eyes to mandate use of 1% Sustainable Aviation Fuel by 2025: Oil Minister
The Hindu
Puri said for jet fuel mixed with 1 per cent SAF, about 140 million litres of biofuels are needed. The mandate for SAF could rise to 4-5 per cent if more volumes of biofuels are available, he added.
India plans to mandate the use of 1% of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for domestic airlines by 2025, Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on May 19, in a bid to cut emissions from the sector.
Unlike the United States and the European Union, India does not have policies governing sustainable aviation fuel yet. The European Commission SAF mandate is expected to start in 2025 with a minimum volume of SAF at 2%.
Mr. Puri said for jet fuel mixed with 1% SAF, about 140 million litres of biofuels are needed. The mandate for SAF could rise to 4-5% if more volumes of biofuels are available, he added.
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An Indian panel had suggested for the rollout of 1% SAF in the country by 2025.
The final mandate would require approval by the cabinet, Mr. Puri said at an event to receive the country's first local flight powered by biojet.
Flight AI177 will depart Bengaluru at 1.05 p.m. and arrive at London Gatwick at 7.05 p.m. (local time). From London Gatwick, flight AI178 will depart at 8.35 p.m. (local time) and arrive in Bengaluru at 10.50 a.m. (next day arrival). From Bengaluru, the flight will operate on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays.