Public policy is required to promote the production of SAF in Mexico

MEXICO - According to Javier Villazón Salem, general director of Aeropuertos y Servicios Auxiliares (ASA), although Mexico has signed international commitments to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions to zero in the aeronautical sector, the so-called sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is still not produced in the country, although everything is in place to produce it.

Therefore, a public policy is needed to promote technology transfer and research, as well as technological development for the production of SAF.

The executive explained that in Latin America, Brazil has a slight advantage, but Mexico can be the leader if things are done well in the production of SAF.

According to Javier Villazón Salem, general director of Aeropuertos y Servicios Auxiliares (ASA), although Mexico has signed international commitments to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions to zero in the aeronautical sector, the so-called sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is still not produced in the country, although everything is in place to produce it.

Therefore, a public policy is needed to promote technology transfer and research, as well as technological development for the production of SAF.

The executive explained that in Latin America, Brazil has a slight advantage, but Mexico can be the leader if things are done well in the production of SAF.

He also stressed the need for incentives and access to financing for the sustainable production of raw materials and their diversification, in order to involve small entrepreneurs.