UK Airlines Rely on Chinese Cooking Oil for Greener Fuel — But for How Long?
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The UK's aviation industry could be flying into a sustainable aviation fuel supply crisis without a solid plan to ramp up production.
The UK’s push for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) could be facing turbulence.
New government figures reveal that around 90% of the country’s SAF in 2024 came from used cooking oil imported from China. A supply that may not last.
A new law that took effect in January requires airlines flying in and out of the UK to use at least 2% SAF in their fuel mix. This mandate will rise to 10% by 2030 and up to 22% in 2040 as part of the country’s plan to cut aviation emissions.
