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SAF Association Pushes for Stronger Feedstock Collection to Meet 5% Blending Target
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News18•21-09-2026, 19:00
SAF Association Pushes for Stronger Feedstock Collection to Meet 5% Blending Target
- •India generates 1.8–2.6 million tonnes of Used Cooking Oil (UCO) annually, but only 6% is formally collected, leaving significant potential untapped for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
- •The Ministry of Civil Aviation is reviewing India's SAF adoption and compliance with CORSIA, reaffirming government support for a robust SAF ecosystem.
- •India's indicative SAF blending targets for international flights are 1% in 2027, 2% in 2028, and 5% by 2030, requiring 0.4–0.5 million tonnes of SAF annually.
- •Beyond UCO, other feedstocks like crop residues, bagasse, and municipal waste can diversify SAF supply and support farmer incomes, with agricultural-residue SAF potentially generating US$50+ million for 300,000 farmers.
- •The SAF Association has proposed a UCO Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework to government stakeholders to build a transparent and traceable supply chain from kitchen and farm to refinery.
Key Questions Answered
India's indicative Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blending targets for international flights are set at 1% in 2027, 2% in 2028, and reaching 5% by 2030.
The proposed Extended Producer Responsibility framework covers mandatory collection targets, EPR certificates linked to verified recovery, collector and aggregator registrations, digital traceability, and recognition of the last-mile collection workforce to build a transparent supply chain from kitchen and farm to refinery.
The 2nd India SAF Conclave & Awards 2026 is scheduled for 28–29 September 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi under the theme 'Powering the SAF Transition Together'.
