ReFuelEU’s First Year Shows the Mandate Works

EASA's first annual ReFuelEU Aviation report for 2025 shows EU airports supplied about 1.1 million tonnes of SAF, 2.8% of total fuel, up from 0.6% a year earlier. However, 85% of feedstock is imported, and none of ~60 e-SAF projects reached final investment decision.

• SAF supplies in EU 2025: 1.1 million tonnes, or 2.8% of aviation fuel
• 80% of SAF produced from used cooking oil (UCO)
• 85% of feedstock imported, mainly from China, up from 69% a year earlier
• None of ~60 e-SAF projects in Europe reached final investment decision