The new platform aims to enhance the adoption of eco-friendly fuels in aviation, set to launch in early 2025.
On June 4, 2024, the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) announced a partnership with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to develop a globally recognized registry for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). This initiative aims to facilitate the transition towards alternative fuels in Singapore’s aviation sector and is scheduled to launch in the first quarter of 2025.
The registry will serve to track and document the emissions reductions achieved through the use of sustainable aviation fuel. It will be designed with an interoperable accounting and reporting system, aligning with international sustainability standards, including those established by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) under the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation.
The platform will enable CAAS to accurately monitor the types and quantities of sustainable aviation fuel purchased. It will also generate SAF credits and allocate these credits back to airlines based on the levies collected under the sustainable aviation fuel target. Additionally, businesses and organizations that voluntarily purchase sustainable aviation fuel will also benefit from the credits.
This initiative aligns with the Singapore Sustainable Air Hub Blueprint, launched in February, which mandates the use of sustainable aviation fuel for flights departing Singapore beginning in 2026. Han Kok Juan, the Director-General of CAAS, emphasized that the development of this registry will be essential for achieving the Republic’s national sustainable aviation fuel target.
IATA is leading the creation of the registry as part of its broader initiative to promote the adoption of sustainable aviation fuels. The collaboration between CAAS and IATA, formalized through a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed earlier this year, seeks to enhance cooperation to support the growth of aviation in Singapore and the Asia-Pacific region. The involvement of government authorities ensures the registry meets civil aviation requirements and standards.
