The Readiness of Indonesia in Producing SAF: Analysing Indonesia’s Roadmap in Implementing SAF

As global discussions on sustainable alternative fuels raises, countries are racing to see who can reach the highest levels of sustainable energy the fastest. In the context of aviation, the ICAO has established a framework outlining the minimum standards that member states can rely on to implement SAF within their respective countries. Indonesia, as one of the leading countries in one of the highest volumes of air travel, does not want to fall short from that race as it releases a roadmap on its initial plans to push the production and usage of SAF in Indonesia. In Indonesia’s efforts to advance the adoption of SAF are accompanied by challenges that warrant further analysis and discussions. Within this paper, the readiness of Indonesia in applying its proposed framework will be analysed. From concerns of deforestations, standardized certifications for SAF producers that adheres to international standards, the effects of airfare prices, and the lack of a solid legal framework.