Sustainable jet fuel standard nears completion

Thailand is expected to issue specifications on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) next year based on an international standard to hasten efforts to cut carbon dioxide emissions from aircraft, says the Department of Energy Business.

- YUTHANA PRAIWAN

Authorities are using “ASTM D7566", introduced by Pennsylvania-based ASTM International, as a guideline to draft the country’s first SAF standard for the aviation industry, said department director-general Sarawut Kaewtathip.

Formerly known as the American Society for Testing and Materials, ASTM International set a standard to ensure that SAF, when blended with conventional jet fuel, meets the necessary quality and safety requirements for use in commercial aviation.

SAF produces up to 80% fewer greenhouse gas emissions than conventional fuel, according to media reports citing various forecasts.