The Implementation of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) in the BASIC countries – Brazil, South Africa, India and China.

Abstract

The main contribution of this research is to advance on studies of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF), specifically in the BASIC countries - Brazil, South Africa, India and China. The mitigation of civil aviation emissions is negotiated in the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization), of the United Nations. Countries are committed to carbon-neutral growth from 2020 onwards and its neutrality by 2050. The essential alternative to achieving the targets is the use of SAF, gradually replacing traditional fuels.  Manufacturing technologies and methodologies have already been approved, depending on the production model and the raw material used, such as biomass, oils, residues or algae. BASIC countries have conditions for the development and use of SAF. This research aims to answer two questions: How is the development and implementation of SAF in BASIC countries? The hypotheses are that the four countries have interest and potential to meet national needs and export alternative fuels, according to national characteristics.