Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. and ENEOS Corporation have reached an agreement to buy and sell Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to expedite its adoption in Japan. Under this agreement, ENEOS will be the first major Japanese energy company to import SAF and supply it to JAL, which is actively sourcing SAF both domestically and internationally.
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has set a target to achieve net-zero CO2 emissions from international flights by 2050 and aims to reduce emissions in international aviation by 15% compared to 2019 levels starting in 2024. To support the decarbonization of the aviation sector, promoting domestically produced SAF is essential. As a first step, the agreement between JAL and ENEOS focuses on developing a domestic SAF supply chain.
JAL and ENEOS will collaborate to advance the use of SAF in Japan and contribute to the aviation industry’s decarbonization efforts.
In addition to updating its fleet with more fuel-efficient aircraft, JAL is actively sourcing SAF both in Japan and abroad, with goals of replacing 1% of its total fuel with SAF by FY2025 and 10% by FY2030. JAL is also working to enhance the recognition of SAF’s environmental benefits through the “JAL Corporate SAF Program,” which certifies the CO2 reduction benefits of SAF to corporate customers using JAL flights in Japan.
According to ENEOS Group’s Long-Term Vision, ENEOS is committed to both ensuring a stable energy and material supply and achieving a carbon-neutral society. As part of this commitment, ENEOS is developing a comprehensive SAF system, covering everything from raw material procurement to in-house production and sales.
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