Singapore Launches First Voluntary SAF Procurement Trial With Nine Companies

Singapore has initiated its first national voluntary sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) procurement trial, bringing together nine major companies and organisations to test mechanisms for centralised SAF purchasing and help scale up the use of low-carbon aviation fuels. The initiative was formalised at the Changi Aviation Summit and marks a key step in building Singapore’s SAF ecosystem as the city-state prepares to implement broader SAF policies later in 2026.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) partnered with the newly established Singapore Sustainable Aviation Fuel Company (SAFCo) and the nine participating entities to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on 2 February 2026. The trial will allow SAFCo to aggregate voluntary SAF demand and test end-to-end processes for procurement, delivery and environmental attribute accounting, complementing the regulated SAF demand that will come with future SAF levies.

Participants include a mix of aviation industry stakeholders and major local corporations, reflecting broad interest in decarbonising air travel and related operations. By coordinating voluntary SAF purchases, Singapore aims to create economies of scale that help reduce cost barriers and provide early experience with centralised SAF procurement before compulsory measures take effect.

The trial also supports Singapore’s long-term sustainable aviation targets, which include deploying 1 per cent SAF for flights departing Singapore in 2026, with plans to increase usage incrementally toward 3–5 per cent by 2030. As SAF is a critical tool for reducing lifecycle emissions from aviation, this pilot helps lay the groundwork for wider industry adoption and supports Singapore’s broader commitments to clean transport and climate neutrality.

A voluntary SAF procurement trial with nine anchor buyers is exactly how aviation-fuel demand aggregation typically starts, and it accelerates commercial-scale SAF supply appetite well before mandates land. Our energy-transition and supply-chain-and-operations teams help clients evaluate SAF procurement strategy and Scope 3 disclosure implications.