EU Aviation fuel shifts to sustainable sources
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In 2025, suppliers delivered 1.1 million tons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) across the European Union, exceeding the mandatory 2% target set by European regulations.
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) reported a nearly sixfold increase in SAF supply compared to 2024, when 193,000 tons were delivered. This growth occurred as the ReFuelEU Aviation regulation began requiring increased use of SAF to lower greenhouse gas emissions from air travel.
SAF includes synthetic fuels, advanced biofuels, and fuels made from recycled carbon, offering an alternative to traditional fossil-based jet fuel. EASA data shows SAF was available at 121 airports in the 27 EU member states, a jump from only 33 airports the previous year. Using SAF instead of conventional fuel prevented 3.33 million tons of greenhouse gas emissions from EU airports in 2025.
While 84% of the SAF used in the EU was produced within the region, most of the raw materials came from outside of Europe. Portugal supplied 34,710 tons of SAF in 2025, representing 2.04% of the country’s total aviation fuel. Several SAF production projects are underway in Portugal, including one by Galp and Mitsui expected to begin operations in 2026.
