Sustainable Aviation Fuel assessment in Southeast Asia
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Sustainable Aviation Fuel assessment in Southeast Asia

Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam
Sustainable aviation fuel

At a glance

GHD was engaged by CTIF to deliver a range of assessment services in partnership with ASEAN and Boeing. The project focused on supply from seven ASEAN countries: Malaysia, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Thailand, the Philippines, and Vietnam. It aimed to evaluate SAF feasibility through technical, environmental, and financial lenses, culminating in a hybrid knowledge-sharing event with over 150 stakeholders.

GHD was engaged by CTIF to deliver a range of assessment services in partnership with ASEAN and Boeing. The project focused on supply from seven ASEAN countries: Malaysia, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Thailand, the Philippines, and Vietnam.

The challenge

Aviation is one of the most difficult sectors to decarbonise due to its reliance on high energy-density fuels and long asset lifecycles. While SAF offers a drop-in solution compatible with existing aircraft and infrastructure, its production remains limited and costly. Southeast Asia has untapped potential in biomass resources, but further work is needed to unlock scalable, economically viable SAF pathways that meet global sustainability standards.

Our response

We conducted a comprehensive assessment covering feedstock availability, technology pathways, supply chains, carbon intensity (CORSIA-based), environmental and social impacts, policy frameworks, and financial viability. Our team also developed knowledge-sharing materials and facilitated regional engagement through hybrid events in Jakarta and online.

Further details can be found here and within the completed SAF Southeast Asia Techno-Economic Assessment Report.

The impact

The project provided a foundational roadmap for SAF development across ASEAN. It enabled informed decision-making, fostered regional collaboration, and aligned stakeholders with global sustainability goals. The insights shared helped position Southeast Asia as a potential leader in SAF innovation and production.

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