Research Reports
Global Sustainable Aviation Fuel Development Briefing
Issue 05 This issue reviews the main global SAF developments in Q3 2026 across policy, technology, industry collaboration and markets.
Sustainable Aviation Fuel 2026: Global Developments and China’s Path to Scale
This report reviews major developments in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) policy, technology, certification, market demand and supply chains over the past year. It examines key barriers to scale, including sharing the green premium, strengthening feedstock governance, aligning certification systems and converting announced capacity into usable supply. Drawing on China's industrial strengths and aviation market potential, the report identifies priorities for creating predictable demand, improving risk-sharing mechanisms, developing domestic lifecycle database, strengthening physical and digital supply chains, and piloting integrated market mechanisms through regional aviation hubs.
Global Sustainable Aviation Fuel Development Briefing
Issue 04 This issue highlights key developments in the global sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) sector in Q2, 2026, covering policy developments, technology innovation, industry collaboration, and market trends.
Scaling Sustainable Aviation Fuel in China Taking-off Green (III) : Addressing Market Barriers and Certification Challenges Across Key Technology Pathways
As the aviation sector accelerates its transition toward net-zero emissions, Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) has emerged as one of the few viable pathways for achieving substantial emissions reductions. Yet despite growing policy support and industry commitments, SAF deployment remains constrained by high production costs, limited supply, and evolving regulatory requirements. This report argues that scaling up SAF is not merely a fuel supply challenge, but a broader system-level challenge shaped by the interaction of three critical factors: market support mechanisms, technology pathways, and sustainability certification frameworks. Together, these factors will determine the pace, scale, and direction of SAF deployment worldwide.
Global Sustainable Aviation Fuel Development Briefing
Issue 03 This issue summarizes global sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) developments in Q1 2026 across policy evolution, technology progress, industry collaboration, and market trends.
Global Sustainable Aviation Fuel Development Briefing
Issue 02 This issue summarizes the latest global developments in SAF technology R&D, capacity expansion, and industry collaboration since the second half of 2025, as well as key market trends.
Global Sustainable Aviation Fuel Development Briefing
Issue 01 The year 2025 marks a critical phase in global Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) deployment.
Advancing Zero-Emission Port Freight: Strategic Recommendations and Case Analyses for China's Leading Coastal Ports
As key nodes in the global integrated transport network, ports play a vital role in both regional and global economies, serving as indispensable links in international trade and supply chains. In the context of climate action, the highly open and internationalized nature of ports makes them a priority for zero-emission transition. This report focuses on port freight, including both terminal equipment and port-hinterland transport. It first reviews major international zero-emission port freight initiatives to benchmark global progress.
China Sustainable Aviation Fuel Development Report Taking-off Green (II):Key Issues and Recommendations for Mid- to Long-Term Strategies
To advance the development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in China and support the decarbonization of the aviation sector, the Innovation Center for Energy and Transportation (iCET) launched the “Green Takeoff” research series in 2023. The series aims to review the current status and challenges of SAF development in China and to propose localized, long-term strategies and recommendations to promote its adoption and application. This report is the second full report in the “Green Takeoff” series, providing a systematic analysis of the key issues affecting the medium- and long-term development of SAF in China and offering feasible policy recommendations.
Taking Off Green: A Long-Term Proposal for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Development in China
This report explores how China can leverage its renewable energy resources, green hydrogen capacity, and industrial capabilities to become a global leader in SAF. Through an assessment of emerging technologies, international policy developments, and domestic market conditions, the report identifies the key barriers to SAF deployment and outlines practical pathways for scaling production.