Germany, Denmark Seek More Ambition from EU on Green Aviation Fuel
by Kate Abnett (Reuters) European Union plans to require the aviation sector to use more sustainable fuels are not ambitious enough and the EU should let member states set their own tougher requirements, seven countries have said.
The European Commission last summer proposed measures to tackle greenhouse gas emissions from aviation, as part of the EU’s goal to cut overall net emissions 55% by 2030, from 1990 levels.
The EU plan would force suppliers to blend at least 2% of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) into their kerosene from 2025, rising to 5% in 2030 and 63% in 2050. read more
The countries said higher national targets would incentivise more SAF production and bring down costs sooner. Factors including high costs have hampered demand so far, and SAF currently account for less than 1% of Europe’s jet fuel consumption.
The EU proposal must be negotiated and approved by a majority of EU countries and the European Parliament. READ MORE
