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SMBC Researchers Identify Structural Hurdles in Sustainable Aviation Fuel Scaling

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 11
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Researchers from Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, SMBC Aviation, and Trinity College Dublin identified over a dozen hurdles limiting the scaling and development of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAFs). These challenges include bottlenecks related to technology, finance, infrastructure, regulation, and feedstock availability. Separately, Adina-Ioana Vălean advocated for the ReFuelEU Aviation program, which promotes increased SAF use to reduce emissions in the aviation sector.

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The European Union views SAFs as a key strategy for decarbonizing air transport. However, the report indicates that while demand for SAFs continues to grow, supply remains structurally limited due to various bottlenecks. This suggests potential friction between regulatory goals and current industry capacity.

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  • Sumitomo Mitsui Financial GroupConducted research highlighting structural challenges in SAF adoption
  • Adina-Ioana VăleanAdvocated for the ReFuelEU Aviation program

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