WBA and ASAFA Join Forces to Accelerate Sustainable Aviation Fuel Adoption in Asia
The World Bioenergy Association (WBA) and the Asia Sustainable Aviation Fuel Association (ASAFA) are delighted to announce a new strategic partnership set to advance the development, deployment, and adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) and bioenergy solutions across the Asia-Pacific region.
The aviation sector is at a critical juncture, urgently requiring scalable and sustainable solutions to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Sustainable Aviation Fuel, particularly biofuel-based SAF, is a key solution that can significantly reduce lifecycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by up to 80% compared to conventional fossil jet fuel.
WBA, with its extensive global network and deep technical expertise in bioenergy technologies and policy frameworks, brings invaluable insights into sustainable biomass sourcing, feedstock diversification, and advanced biofuel technologies. ASAFA, representing stakeholders across Asia’s aviation industry, is actively driving policy advocacy, market development, innovation, and regional cooperation to rapidly scale SAF adoption to meet regional targets—including a goal of achieving 5% SAF usage across Asia by 2030.
The strategic partnership between ASAFA and WBA aims to:
Bharadwaj Kummamuru, Executive Director of the World Bioenergy Association, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, noting, “WBA is excited to partner with ASAFA to leverage our collective knowledge and resources to foster sustainable bioenergy solutions for the aviation sector in Asia. The deployment of SAF derived from sustainable biomass is critical to achieving the aviation industry’s ambitious decarbonization targets and strengthening regional bioeconomies.”
Gabriel Ho, CSO of ASAFA, welcomed the collaboration, emphasizing, “Joining forces with WBA enhances our collective capability to drive forward the deployment of bio-based SAF. By aligning our efforts with global bioenergy best practices and standards, we aim to catalyze transformative change within Asia’s aviation industry, delivering meaningful reductions in emissions and a sustainable pathway toward net-zero aviation.”
This new partnership reflects a significant milestone, reinforcing ASAFA’s commitment to international collaboration, industry innovation, and policy advocacy to accelerate the energy transition in aviation and strengthen the region’s sustainable bioeconomy.
About Asia Sustainable Aviation Fuel Association (ASAFA):
ASAFA is a new member of the World Bioenergy Association and Asia’s first independent, non-profit association exclusively dedicated to accelerating the commercialization, adoption, and production of sustainable aviation fuels to decarbonize the aviation sector and support Asia’s transition toward net-zero emissions.
For more information on this strategic partnership, please contact ASAFA at info@asiasaf.org or visit www.asiasaf.org.