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Exploring the Future of Sustainable Aviation Fuel

On September 8, 2025, the Japan Planning Institute (JPI) will host a significant seminar featuring Takahisa Yano, the Head of the Biomass Unit in the Renewable Energy Department of the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO). The seminar aims to unveil the latest trends and technological developments related to Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), a crucial topic for the aviation sector aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050.

The Importance of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)

As the aviation industry races toward achieving carbon neutrality, the introduction of SAF stands as a key challenge. These fuels contribute to a significant reduction in CO₂ emissions and, on an international level, the ICAO’s CORSIA system will mandate carbon emission reduction efforts from airlines across various nations starting in the fiscal year 2027. The moves toward broader implementation are already gaining momentum.

During the presentation, participants will gain a fundamental understanding of SAF, recent manufacturing technologies, and both domestic and international trends and challenges surrounding its adoption. The seminar will especially focus on NEDO's technical development support through past demonstrations, as well as future initiatives and prospects in the development and implementation of SAF.

Seminar Overview

This seminar will cover the following key topics:

1. Background and Requirements for SAF Development
- (1) What is SAF?
- (2) Climate Change Mitigation in the Aviation Sector
- (3) Essential Criteria for SAF

2. Manufacturing Processes, Challenges, and Regulations of SAF
- (1) Conversion processes from various raw materials to SAF
- (2) Challenges associated with SAF manufacturing and supply
- (3) Fuel standards (ASTM D7566) and CEF certification
- (4) Domestic and international trends

3. Recent Technical Development Support by NEDO
- (1) Biojet Fuel Production Technology Development Projects
- • Pilot-scale testing of integrated manufacturing processes
- • Establishing supply chain models through demonstrations
- • Development of microalgae-based technologies
- (2) Green Innovation Fund initiatives

4. Future Initiatives and Prospects for SAF Development and Implementation
- (1) Expectations for development across different manufacturing pathways
- (2) Support for constructing SAF manufacturing and supply systems, along with policies to promote domestic production in strategic sectors
- (3) Development of stable and efficient production technologies for SAF

5. Related Q&A Session

6. Networking Opportunities
- An exchange session where participants can network with the lecturer and other attendees, expanding their professional connections to support business growth.

Participation Options

Participants can choose from attending in-person, joining a live stream, or accessing an archived version (available for two weeks, viewable at your convenience).

Participation Fees

• - Individual Rate: ¥37,700 (tax included)
• - Group Rate: ¥32,700 (for each additional participant from the same company or related organization)
• - Local Government Employees: Up to two participants for ¥11,000 each (note: in-person or live stream only, and both participants must select the same mode).

Additional Information

• - After the seminar, participants can submit questions to the speaker or requests for follow-up discussions.
• - This seminar supports networking between speakers and attendees, fostering new business creation.
• - The application for the archived distribution will remain open even after the seminar concludes.

Contact Information
Japan Planning Institute,
5-2-32 Minami Azabu, Minato-ku,
Tokyo 106-0047, Japan
Tel: 03-5793-9761
Fax: 03-5793-9767
Website: JPI

About JPI

Since its establishment, JPI has been dedicated to bridging knowledge between government, private sectors, and the public. For over half a century, it has provided exclusive seminars filled with valuable information for senior executives engaging in national policymaking and projects.