Cathay Pacific has welcomed the release of the policy whitepaper on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) strategy for Hong Kong, issued by the Hong Kong Sustainable Aviation Fuel Coalition (HKSAFC) under the Business Environmental Council (BEC).
The analysis and recommendations outlined in the whitepaper aim to support the Hong Kong SAR government in adopting a comprehensive SAF policy that will foster robust SAF adoption and ecosystem development in Hong Kong.
The whitepaper highlighted a need for the government to develop “local SAF blending capacity” which included arrangements for neat SAF imports.
The government is suggested to conduct a feasibility study on the construction of a SAF blending facility, which will eventually facilitate the establishment of such a facility locally.
Cathay Group general manager sustainability Grace Cheung commented: “Making SAF accessible and affordable at Hong Kong International Airport is pivotal to maintain and raise its status as a leading international aviation hub."
“The policy whitepaper emphasises the necessity of a long-term policy framework and provides practical recommendations addressing supply, demand, infrastructure, and commercial considerations,” added Cheung.
Cathay has a usage target of 10% SAF in total fuel consumption on its operating flights by 2030.