Singapore, Nov. 8 -- Singapore will only purchase sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) that delivers at least a 40% reduction in lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions compared with conventional jet fuel, as part of efforts to ensure tangible environmental benefits from its aviation emissions reduction roadmap.
The requirement is among new criteria announced by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) on November 5, The Straits Times reported.
Daniel Ng, chief sustainability officer of CAAS, said the 40% reduction target was a "modest starting point" but demonstrated Singapore's commitment to ensuring that the transition to green fuels delivers tangible environmental benefits.
The country also requires the SAF it purchases to qualify unde...