Vietnam plans to raise SAF share in international aviation to 10%

Vietnam plans to introduce a mandatory minimum share of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in civil aviation for the first time. The requirements are included in a draft environmental framework for the aviation sector that is currently under consultation.

For international flights departing from Vietnamese airports, the minimum SAF share would start at 1% in 2030, rise to 2% in 2031, 3% in 2032, 4% in 2033–2034, 5% in 2035–2037, 7% in 2038–2039 and 10% from 2040.

Domestic flights would follow a later schedule. The SAF share would be set at 1% in 2032–2034, 2% in 2035–2037, 3% in 2038–2039 and 5% from 2040.

The draft also provides for monitoring of SAF origin, volumes, quality and sustainability, as well as rules for trading, supply and blending. It also sets out a methodology for calculating emission reductions and a monitoring, reporting and verification system under CORSIA.

The proposed requirements are part of Vietnam’s broader policy to reduce aviation emissions and achieve Net Zero by 2050. However, the current draft does not include a separate incentive mechanism for airlines to use SAF ahead of the mandated dates or above the minimum levels.

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