{"id":171813,"date":"2025-02-20T14:00:15","date_gmt":"2025-02-20T14:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/?p=171813"},"modified":"2025-02-20T22:05:30","modified_gmt":"2025-02-20T22:05:30","slug":"sas-calls-for-political-measures-to-unlock-potential-of-e-saf-in-europe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/en\/2025\/02\/sas-calls-for-political-measures-to-unlock-potential-of-e-saf-in-europe.html","title":{"rendered":"SAS Calls for Political Measures to Unlock Potential of e-SAF in Europe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Scandinavian Airlines (SAS)<\/strong>, as a prominent member of Project SkyPower, has joined 75 leading players in the aviation and energy sectors to urgently request political support to accelerate the development of e-SAF (Electric Sustainable Aviation Fuel) in the European Union.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a recently signed open letter, these 75 organizations highlight the transformative potential of e-SAF to enhance energy resilience, strengthen the European industrial base, and support the aviation industry&#8217;s future climate goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is e-SAF and why is it important?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>e-SAF is produced using clean electricity and represents a significant step forward in aviation sustainability. It is projected to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create approximately 20,000 high-value jobs by 2050.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reinforce Europe&#8217;s leadership in cleantech (clean technology) innovation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduce aviation emissions by 400 million tons annually, making a crucial contribution to the EU&#8217;s sustainability and industrial ambitions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Boost demand for renewable energy sources such as wind, hydro, and solar.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>\u2192 <a href=\"https:\/en\/2025\/02\/sas-opens-new-lounge-in-stockholm-arlanda-in-partnership-with-mastercard.html\">SAS Opens New lounge in Stockholm-Arlanda in Partnership with Mastercard<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With a projected global market of over 350 billion euros, e-SAF is not only essential for meeting climate goals but also for consolidating Europe&#8217;s leadership in sustainable aviation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Investment Challenges and Barriers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite strong industry interest, investment obstacles and regulatory uncertainties have hindered e-SAF production. To date, no facility has reached a Final Investment Decision (FID), underscoring the need for a clear and supportive political framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Call to Action: 5 Key Measures<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To unlock the potential of e-SAF, SAS, along with other industry leaders, urged the European Union to implement five fundamental policy measures:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Prioritize e-SAF in the Clean Industrial Deal and the Sustainable Transport Investment Plan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recycle ETS (Emissions Trading Scheme) revenues to fund a market intermediary that ensures revenue certainty and mitigates price risks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Introduce a support mechanism in 2025 for early adopters, before long-term policy frameworks come into effect.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure regulatory certainty regarding mandates, production criteria, and penalties to encourage investment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Establish a government-backed guarantee mechanism to mitigate project-by-project risk and facilitate financing.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Anko van der Werff, President and CEO of SAS, emphasized the airline&#8217;s commitment to a sustainable future: &#8220;SAS is committed to forging a path toward a sustainable future, where innovation and shared responsibility drive progress for both our planet and our societies. e-SAF is a critical part of the solution. 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