On April 2, the Asian Sustainable Aviation Fuel Association (ASAFA) announced a strategic partnership with the World Bioenergy Association (WBA). This landmark partnership marks a critical step in the deployment of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and bioenergy solutions in the Asia Pacific region.
In the face of increasing decarbonization pressures on the aviation industry, bio-based SAF is the most promising emission reduction option in the near future, with up to 80% reduction in lifecycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, making it an important pathway to achieving the industry’s net-zero emissions target by 2050. WBA has a global network of leading technologies and professional resources, while ASAFA has a strong industry presence in the Asia-Pacific region. Both parties are committed to accelerating the implementation and market application of SAF technology.
The strategic objectives of this collaboration include: strengthening regional collaboration to drive SAF deployment in the Asia-Pacific market; promoting feedstock diversification and production technology development through workshops, policy dialogues and technology exchanges; building a favorable policy environment to attract investment and reduce industrialization risks; and strengthening the ties between global stakeholders in the aerospace and bioenergy sectors.
