UK Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) Clearing House

The UK SAF Clearing House is a programme funded by the Department for Transport (DfT) that provides cross-industry support for the development, testing, qualification, and production of sustainable aviation fuels.

Compared with conventional jet fuel, SAF are a key technology that can reduce aviation emissions and achieve lifecycle CO₂ emissions savings of over 70% and help the UK to achieve net zero aviation by 2050.

Our work supports the UK Government’s ambition to build a thriving UK SAF production industry, bring innovations to the commercial market, support thousands of green jobs and enhance the country's fuel security. The UK SAF Clearing House has a key role in the Government’s ambition to establish the UK as a global leader in the development, production and use of SAF. It is aligned with the Government's wider package of policy measures (including the Jet Zero strategy and SAF mandate) to achieve this.

Photo of sustainable aviatino fuel testing - test tubes and airplane refuelling for UK SAF Clearing House

An overview of the UK SAF Clearing House

Please note that grant funding amounts have been updated since the recording.
The application deadline has also now been extended to 14 September.
Please see the SAF testing grants page for the latest information.

LATEST NEWS – SAF Mandate update January 2025

Find out about the UK’s key policy to decarbonise aviation fuel by encouraging the supply of sustainable aviation fuels. Read the latest guidance documents published by the Department for Transport on the SAF Mandate.

Watch the launch webinar recording

Find out more about the UK SAF Clearing House and hear directly from the team, DfT and industry partners View the agenda | WATCH ONLINE

Support provided by the UK SAF Clearing House includes:

Advice, guidance and grants on pre-screening and/or early product development and optimisation
Signposting toward recognised aviation fuel testing facilities
Guidance on the evaluation and qualification of SAF via industry recognised processes
Providing access to industry experts and stakeholder groups
Providing additional support through the Clearing House Advisory Group (CHAG)
Acting as forum for UK based fuel production, test and users to optimise and coordinate efforts towards increased SAF deployment.