Indonesia Pushes Forward with Sustainable Aviation Fuel Adoption

Strategic Initiatives for Decarbonization

The Indonesian government is taking significant steps to reduce carbon emissions from the aviation sector through the adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Key initiatives include:

1. Developing a comprehensive SAF roadmap to guide industry development
2. Implementing MRV mechanisms to monitor and report emissions
3. Adopting CORSIA standards set by ICAO for international aviation

These measures are designed to not only reduce emissions but also position Indonesia as a potential major SAF supplier in Southeast Asia ¹

Industry Collaboration and Future Plans

Major industry players are actively collaborating on SAF development:

• Pertamina is developing an integrated SAF ecosystem, from waste oil collection to production and distribution
• Cathay Pacific is exploring partnership opportunities with Pertamina for SAF production and supply chain development ²
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The government has established a task force to accelerate SAF industry development, focusing on both domestic implementation and international collaboration. The initiative is part of Indonesia's broader commitment to achieving Net Zero Emission by 2060 ²

Challenges and Opportunities

While Indonesia has significant potential to become a SAF producer using domestic feedstock like used cooking oil and agricultural waste, challenges remain in terms of production costs and supply chain development. Industry leaders emphasize that collaboration and innovation will be crucial to overcoming these challenges and achieving a sustainable aviation sector.