Open Letter: E-SAF Tender Funded By National Governments To Unlock The First Projects In Europe - CleanTechnica

The article discusses a coordinated open letter from over 40 leading companies across the aviation and energy sectors urging European national governments to fund a pilot auction for e-SAF (electrofuels sustainable aviation fuel) through a double-sided auction mechanism. E-SAF, which can reduce CO₂ emissions by more than 90% compared to conventional fossil jet fuel, is recognized as the most sustainable aviation fuel and has the potential for large-scale production. Despite favorable conditions, e-SAF projects in Europe face significant barriers, including high energy costs, infrastructure limitations, and challenges in sourcing CO₂. The letter, coordinated by Project SkyPower, calls for a joint commitment from EU national governments to finance this pilot tender to help overcome these hurdles and accelerate the development and scaling of e-SAF across Europe. The proposed double-sided auction mechanism aims to create a market framework that supports both supply and demand, thereby unlocking the first e-SAF projects and fostering a sustainable aviation fuel industry on the continent.