Green Skies Ahead! India’s SAF Revolution Gets a Boost with Praj Industries, IATA, and ISMA Alliance

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India is making bold strides toward decarbonizing its aviation sector, with a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blending mandate targeting 1% by 2027 and 2% by 2028. In a significant move, Praj Industries, the International Air Transport Association (IATA), and the Indian Sugar & Bio-energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to drive SAF certification and adoption in the country.

This partnership will focus on conducting a comprehensive Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of SAF derived from Indian sugarcane feedstock via the Ethanol-to-Jet (ETJ) pathway. The goal is to determine an accurate Carbon Intensity (CI) number, a key metric that measures greenhouse gas emissions per unit of energy generated, ensuring SAF’s environmental and economic viability.

The collaboration will also work toward defining a certification methodology tailored to India, aligning with international sustainability standards such as ISCC CORSIA and RSB CORSIA. This initiative is expected to boost India’s leadership in biofuels, positioning the country as a model for emerging economies in sustainable aviation.

With India already the third-largest civil aviation market, this MoU marks a pivotal step in advancing clean energy solutions for the aviation industry.

Sources: Business Standard, ChiniMandi, IATA Press Release

Sources: Business Standard, ChiniMandi, IATA Press ReleaseIndia is making bold strides toward decarbonizing its aviation sector, with a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blending mandate targeting 1% by 2027 and 2% by 2028. In a significant move, Praj Industries, the International Air Transport Association (IATA), and the Indian Sugar & Bio-energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to drive SAF certification and adoption in the country.

With India already the third-largest civil aviation market, this MoU marks a pivotal step in advancing clean energy solutions for the aviation industry.

Sources: Business Standard, ChiniMandi, IATA Press Release

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