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Global Mandates Drive Demand for Cleaner Jet Fuel
The sustainable aviation fuel sector is at an inflection point, with countries around the world proposing or implementing SAF blending mandates, voluntary blending programmes, or tax and subsidy incentives. The European Union and the United Kingdom are leading the charge, with the EU’s ReFuel EU Aviation Regulation and the UK’s SAF Mandate aiming to increase SAF use in the coming years. However, SAF supply is struggling to meet demand, and certification and feedstock constraints pose significant challenges. This article was first reported by Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP.