Singapore & Thailand Gear Up for Greener Skies with Sustainable Aviation Fuel

The governments of Singapore and Thailand have announced major steps in accelerating the adoption of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) as part of their aviation-decarbonisation strategies. Singapore’s new policy includes a fixed levy on departing flights aimed at funding SAF procurement and signalling a national target of 1 % SAF usage by 2026 rising to 3-5 % by 2030. In parallel, Thailand is moving to establish its first national standard for SAF specifications, effective from January 1 next year, which will help ensure production and imports meet safety, quality and sustainability criteria. Together, these efforts reflect broader regional ambition: Southeast Asia’s feedstock potential and strategic position mean it could supply about 12 % of global SAF demand by 2050, offering both climate-impact and economic opportunity.