New South Wales (NSW) is well place to respond to the global aviation industry’s decarbonisation efforts. NSW is home to a diverse range of feedstocks accounting for approximately 22% of Australia’s potential biogenic feedstock for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production.
Modelling commissioned by Regional Economic Development found biogenic SAF is expected to make up around 52% of all aviation fuel in Australia by 2050, with the market value estimated to be A$11.9 billion in Australia and AUD$4.8 billion in NSW. It is predicted that NSW will need between 4,000 and 4,300ML/year of SAF by 2050.
With the establishment of the Jet Zero Council in June 2023, Australia is poised to launch its SAF refining capability.
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Large volumes of feedstock availability in strategic regional areas, namely Riverina-Murray, New England North West and the Central West
Metropolitan municipal solid waste (MSW) and commercial & industrial waste (C&I) can potentially be combined with regional feedstocks to service Sydney Airport, the Western Sydney Airport and/or export markets through Port of Newcastle and Port Kembla
Highest demand for aviation fuel in Australia
Sydney has the greatest airport traffic in Australia and uses the majority of NSW aviation fuel consumption. By 2026, NSW will also be home to Western Sydney Airport – expected to handle 10 million passengers annually
Highly qualified workforce with transferrable skills for the SAF supply chain in existing and future workforce
World-leading NSW industry-led innovation networks and universities
NSW SAF development opportunities
The map of feedstock density in NSW provides a closer view of the potential sites for SAF production.
