We already know that Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) provides cleaner alternatives to fossil fuels, achieving up to 80% reduction in lifecycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions compared to fossil jet fuels. But what is less well known is the fact that SAF also provides additional climate and public health benefits due to its purity and clean-burning properties.
Alex Menotti is the US Federal Affairs Manager of Neste.
In fact, SAF has near-zero sulfur and does not include “aromatic” components found in fossil jet fuels that disproportionately contribute to the environmental impact of jet fuel. With jet fuel including substantially higher amounts of sulfur than are currently allowed in ground transportation fuel (roughly 500 parts per million on average vs 10 parts per million for European road diesel fuel), SAF offers a significant opportunity to benefit the climate while clearing the air.