Japan steps up efforts on cooking oil in race for sustainable aviation fuel​​ - Reuters

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Japan is racing to develop sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from cooking oil, joining a global push to decarbonize aviation. The country's government and industry players are scaling up efforts to convert used cooking oil and other waste materials into jet fuel that meets strict aviation standards. Japan sees SAF production as both an environmental imperative and an economic opportunity, positioning itself competitively in a market expected to grow significantly as airlines face pressure to reduce carbon emissions. The initiative reflects broader competition among nations to dominate the emerging SAF sector.