Ghana Eyes Sustainable Aviation Fuel Market to Cut Emissions | By Gifty Odamtten
Ghana is positioning itself to become a key player in the emerging Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) market as part of its broader strategy to achieve net-zero carbon emissions in the aviation sector by 2050.
The initiative aligns with global decarbonisation targets and reflects growing recognition that alternative aviation fuels will be central
Speaking on Tuesday, February 24, at the ACT-SAF Feasibility Study Delivery Programme, themed “Feasibility Study on the Use of Sustainable Aviation Fuels”, GCAA Director-General Rev. Stephen Wilfred Arthur described the workshop as a pivotal milestone in the country’s drive towards a greener, more resilient aviation sector.
“This workshop marks the transition from the delivery of the feasibility study into the critical stage of the business implementation study vehicle. Today represents a significant milestone in Ghana’s journey towards a greener and even more resilient aviation sector,” Rev. Arthur said.
The programme, funded by the UK Department for Transport and supported by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) through capacity-building initiatives, aims to integrate SAF into Ghana’s aviation system while aligning with international safety, security, and environmental standards.
Rev. Arthur noted that the GCAA’s role is to provide an enabling environment through regulation, oversight, and international collaboration that ensures SAF adoption is safe, sustainable, and credible.
According to IATA’s Net Zero Roadmaps, airlines will require 500 million tonnes of SAF annually by 2050. This can be achieved from two key sources from biomass and Power-to-liquid. This presents an opportunity that Ghana seeks to tap into.
Ghana Eyes Sustainable Aviation Fuel Market to Cut Emissions | By Gifty Odamtten
