MANILA, The Philippines, February 28, 2025 — The Philippines is laying the groundwork in leading the production and usage of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) with its sufficient agricultural waste feedstock that is expected to meet the country's jet fuel demand and capacity to export.

During the Philippines' hosting of the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Forum 1 on Friday, the Department of Transportation (DOTr), in collaboration with leading global aerospace company, Boeing, reinforced its commitment to advancing sustainable aviation fuel by innovating and collaborating with aviation stakeholders.

The DOTr said the country has sufficient agricultural waste feedstock to meet all its own jet fuel consumption needs with potential for exports.

"The success of the Philippines Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Forum underscores our commitment to a sustainable aviation sector. By fostering innovation and partnerships, we are paving the way for the Philippines to become a leader in SAF production and usage,” the DOTr said.

The SAF innovation and partnerships also result in job generation and opportunity to acquire know-how of the initiative, the DoTR added.

The forum pushed to fast-track aviation’s carbon footprint reduction through SAF, which is a key lever to decarbonizing aviation. SAF has the potential to lower emissions by up to 80% compared to conventional jet fuel, according to industry experts.

Boeing Southeast Asia President Penny Burtt cited the Philippines' relations with the global aerospace company and shared the common goal of advancing aviation decarbonization.

“Boeing has a longstanding relationship with the Philippines and its aviation industry.  We’re committed to continuing our work with the Philippines Department of Transportation and multi-industry partners to accelerate aviation decarbonization and capacity building locally,” said Burtt.

“The Philippines has sufficient agricultural waste feedstock to cater to all of its jet fuel needs, helping the country do its part as commercial aviation pursues its net-zero goal by 2050," she added.

The conference highlighted vital components to achieve Sustainable Aviation Fuel such as strategic roadmap feedstock availability, financial and policy support, and workforce development.

Southeast Asia’s feedstocks can supply approximately 12% of global SAF demand to meet the commercial aviation industry’s net-zero goal by 2050, according to a report developed by Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB) and supported by Boeing.

The report added the Philippines and its Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN) neighbors Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia’s total feedstock availability accounts for about 90% of the region’s SAF supply capacity.

Meanwhile, the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) targets using 5% SAF blend by 2030.

About Department of Transportation, Republic of the Philippines

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is the primary policy, planning, programming, coordinating, implementing and administrative entity of the executive branch of the government on the promotion, development and regulation of a dependable and coordinated network of transportation systems, as well as in the fast, safe, efficient and reliable transportation services. As one of the first government agencies established under the Malolos Constitution on January 21, 1899, the DOTr plays a crucial role in accelerating the country’s economic development. It provides the backbone for growth and enhances the country’s competitive edge by providing effective and efficient transportation infrastructure systems that narrow the geographical and physical divide, connecting the country, its islands, and its people to the rest of the world.

About Boeing

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