Powering Hong Kong’s Green Skies: Infrastructure for a Sustainable Aviation Hub

Sustainable Aviation Fuel (“SAF”) is at the heart of the decarbonisation efforts of the hard-to-abate aviation sector. This session will explore the critical infrastructure needed to support the widespread adoption of SAF and position Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) as a leading regional and global SAF hub. Drawing insights from the recently released Policy Whitepaper on SAF Strategy for Hong Kong, the session will explore the challenges and opportunities for building SAF infrastructure.
Key topics include the feasibility of local SAF blending facilities, opportunity that SAF infrastructure can bring to Hong Kong, and the role of cross-sector collaboration in overcoming hurdles. Through expert perspectives and actionable recommendations, this session aims to provide insights for fostering resilient SAF infrastructure—paving the way for Hong Kong’s aviation sector to meet global decarbonisation targets.

Learnings

• Understand the current state of SAF infrastructure at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) and its capacity to handle pre-blended SAF.
• Explore the challenges and opportunities in developing local SAF blending facilities and strengthening supply chain resilience.
• Learn about recommendations from the Policy Whitepaper on SAF Strategy for Hong Kong, including proposed feasibility studies and policy measures.
• Gain insights into the role of Government policies, financial incentives, and cross-sector collaboration in de-risking investments for SAF infrastructure.
• Discover practical strategies for integrating SAF into existing airport fueling systems and scaling its adoption.

Post-event Actions

• Advocate for and support feasibility studies into local SAF blending facilities.
• Engage with Government bodies, industry stakeholders, and financial institutions to promote policies and incentives that lower SAF adoption barriers.
• Foster collaborations between airlines, fuel suppliers, airport operators, and investors to build robust SAF supply chains.
• Prioritise investments in SAF infrastructure development as part of corporate sustainability and decarbonisation strategies.
• Educate organisational teams about SAF benefits and advocate for greater uptake within the aviation ecosystem.