ENA Sectors 2025-06-05 16:22:28 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Pune, Jun 5 (KNN)</strong> India is advancing its efforts to reduce carbon emissions in aviation by promoting Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">In line with the governments target to blend 1 per cent SAF by 2027 and 2 per cent by 2028, Praj Industries, the International Air Transport Association (IATA), and the Indian Sugar &amp; Bio-energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">This partnership aims to certify and boost the use of SAF made from Indian sugarcane through the Ethanol-to-Jet (ETJ) process.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The collaboration will conduct a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) to determine the Carbon Intensity (CI) of sugarcane-based SAF.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">CI measures greenhouse gas emissions per unit of energy and is crucial to verify how much cleaner SAF is compared to regular jet fuel. The group will also develop an India-specific certification framework aligned with global standards such as ISCC and RSB CORSIA.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Pramod Chaudhari, Founder Chairman of Praj Industries, highlighted Indias strong potential in sustainable aviation fuels, emphasizing the scientific approach and international alignment.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Praj has already demonstrated SAF production with Indian Oil Corporation and AirAsia India and operates Indias first integrated SAF demonstration plant at its Pune R&amp;D facility, Praj Matrix.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Marie Owens Thomsen, IATAs SVP of Sustainability, noted the importance of certification to accelerate SAF adoption in India and its global recognition.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Deepak Ballani, ISMA Director General, praised Indias ethanol blending program success and the sugar industrys role in producing low-carbon biofuels.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">This collaboration marks a significant step in Indias commitment to sustainable aviation, supporting global decarbonisation and fostering innovation in green technologies.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently reaffirmed Indias dedication to SAF at the 81st IATA Annual General Meeting, urging worldwide cooperation for eco-friendly aviation.</span></p> <p><em><strong><span style="font-size:14px">(KNN Bureau)</span></strong></em></p> 42338 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/sectors/praj-industries-iata-and-isma-join-hands-to-develop-saf-certification-in-india 2025-06-05 16:22:28 knnindia.co.in